Baseless Car Seats

Baseless infant car seats offer safe, secure installation without the need for a bulky base. They're ideal for families who rely on ride-shares, taxis, rental cars, or multiple vehicles. Unlike traditional infant car seats that require a separate base for everyday use, baseless models are designed for maximum flexibility: they’re lightweight, easy to carry, and quick to install using your vehicle’s anchors. If you want a simple, travel-friendly option without extra components to juggle, these are the seats built specifically for that purpose.

What Makes These Car Seats Different?

The baseless car seats in this collection aren’t standard infant seats simply used without the base—they’re purpose-built models with unique features:

• No base required — without a seat belt.
  These car seats do not include a base and—with the exception of the Joie Mint Latch—do not offer one as an accessory, eliminating extra parts and streamlining travel or multi-vehicle use.

• Built-in rigid LATCH connectors.
  Each seat installs securely using rigid LATCH, giving you a stable, straightforward connection directly to your vehicle’s anchors—without tightening straps or adjusting a leveling foot.

Together, these features make baseless car seats some of the most convenient, go-anywhere infant car seat options available.

Baseless Car Seat Options

• Joie Mint LATCH – true baseless infant seat with built-in rigid LATCH for quick, stable installs in any vehicle

• Clek Liingo – lightweight, flame-retardant-free carrier with rigid LATCH and a newborn support system that provides a secure fit—including for preemies

• Peg Primo Viaggio 4-35 Urban Mobility – baseless design with rigid LATCH and Peg Perego’s signature comfort and head support for newborns

FAQs About Baseless Car Seats

Are baseless car seats safe?
Yes. These models are designed to be used without a base and include built-in rigid LATCH connectors that create a secure, stable installation directly onto your vehicle’s anchors.

Do I need to purchase a base separately?
No. The car seats in this collection are true baseless models—they do not include a base and do not offer one as an accessory.

Can all infant car seats be used this way?
No. Only a small number of infant car seats are engineered for full-time baseless use with rigid LATCH. Most traditional infant car seats still require a base for everyday installation.

Are baseless seats good for travel or ride-shares?
Yes. Baseless seats are lightweight, easy to move between vehicles, and install quickly in taxis, ride-shares, and rental cars—making them ideal for families on the go.

What’s the benefit of rigid LATCH?
Rigid LATCH creates one of the most secure, stable installs because the connectors attach directly to your vehicle’s anchors—no tightening straps or adjusting angles. It reduces side-to-side movement, makes installation faster, and helps ensure a consistently correct setup every time.

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