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Where Are Car Seats Made?
Today, many families are hoping to purchase car seats that are "Made in the USA." But what car seats are actually made here? While some brands assemble car seats in the U.S. using globally sourced components, full manufacturing from start to finish in America is extremely rare. Most car seats are produced overseas, with parts and materials sourced from around the world.
One reason car seat prices are rising is due to increased tariffs on imported goods. These added costs impact brands that manufacture or source internationally — and unfortunately, those costs are passed down to consumers. While some American assembly helps support local jobs, it’s important to know that global manufacturing is the standard for nearly all major car seat brands today.
Most car seats sold in the United States are manufactured in China, though select brands manufacture some or all of their car seats in other countries. Here’s a closer look at where popular car seat brands are made:
Where are UPPAbaby car seats made?
UPPAbaby's car seats, including the Mesa series and Aria infant car seats, Rove convertible car seat, and Alta booster seat, are manufactured in China.
This is also where UPPAbaby's strollers are manufactured, and all UPPAbaby products are designed at their headquarters in Rockland, Massachusetts.
Where are Joie car seats made?
Joie's car seats, including the Rue, Mint Latch, Chili Spin, Saffron, and Basil booster, are made in China.
Joie is committed to creating high-quality, durable baby gear that prioritizes safety, comfort, and sustainability. Joie emphasizes rigorous product testing that surpasses EU safety standards, ensuring their products are built to last. Their core philosophy revolves around serving families, communities, and the environment, aiming to bring joy to everyday parenting experiences.
Read more about Joie's mission and values here.
Which car seats are made in China?
A majority of car seats on the U.S. market are manufactured in China. Here are the car seat brands carried at Strolleria which have some or all models manufactured in China.
- Baby Jogger
- Britax
- Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield
- Cybex
- Diono
- Doona infant car seat / stroller
- Joie
- Maxi-Cosi
- Orbit Baby
- UPPAbaby
- Romer
Which car seats are NOT made in China?
A few car seats are manufactured in other countries:
Car Seats Made in Canada
Car Seats Made in Italy
Car Seats Made in Netherlands
Car Seats Made in South Korea and Philippines
Which car seats are made in the United States?
Currently, there are almost no car seats that are fully manufactured in the United States. Even brands based in America typically either produce their car seats overseas or assemble them domestically using globally sourced components. High labor costs, tariffs, and strict regulatory standards make full U.S. production extremely challenging and costly.
Some brands come close, though. Britax assembles a number of their car seats in South Carolina, although many parts are still imported. Clek, a Canadian company, manufactures their seats in Canada, offering a higher level of quality control and proximity to the U.S. market. Dorel Juvenile, the parent company of Maxi-Cosi and Safety 1st, also operates a facility in Indiana where assembly occurs — again, with parts sourced from around the world. Bottom line: a car seat that is entirely made in America from start to finish simply doesn’t exist today.
Which car seat is best for me?
All of the brands listed above offer a diverse range of products for your baby from day one and beyond! You can shop from many different types of car seat options as they appear in each category:
- Infant Car Seats - portable and designed for baby's first year
- Toddler / Convertible Car Seats - stays in your car and lasts for many years, until your child is ready for a booster seat and seat belt - not all are suitable from birth, see product specifications
- All-in-One Car Seats - stays in your car, designed for birth up to booster age
- Booster Car Seats - stays in your car, and helps position the vehicle seat belt instead of a harness
Have more questions? Contact us at cs@strolleria.com!
