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UPPAbaby · Infant carrier

UPPAbaby Mesa v3

Based on 1 independent scored test: BabyGearLab (2026).

Tested for US & Canada
61
Shortlist score
Good
#184 of car seats for US & Canada
Single test

Where to buy

This seat is certified for US & Canada. Car seats may only be used in the market they're approved for, so we don't link to shops in Czechia.

Test results

Each score as the tester published it, converted to our 0–100 scale. Weight is how much the result counts towards the score.

BabyGearLab US · Editorial review
BabyGearLab best infant car seat review, 2026
61%
Our scale61
weight 0.60
Crash test
5.1
Ease of install latch
7.5
Ease of install belt
4.0
Ease of install w o base
7.5
Ease of use
7.3
Comfort quality
7.3
Weight size
6.2
Listed at $350 metric weights: Crash Test (40%); Ease of Install - LATCH (20%); Ease of Install - Belt (10%); Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%); Ease of Use (15%); Comfort/Quality (5%); Weight/Size (5%); overall listed on https://www.babygearlab.com/topics/vehicle-safety/best-infant-car-seat/ratings; review last modified 2026-01-30
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