Does Uber Have Car Seats for Toddlers? Ages, Sizes & Cities
Yes — in the cities where Uber Car Seat exists, it works for most toddlers. But the seat itself switches modes at age 2, and in two specific cities a toddler under 2 cannot use it at all.
“Toddler” is a wide bracket — roughly ages 1 to 3 — and that range happens to straddle the exact point where Uber’s car seat changes from rear-facing to forward-facing. If you only check whether Uber “has” a car seat option without checking which mode your child needs, you can show up for a ride and find the seat isn’t actually usable for your kid. This guide covers the age and weight cutoffs specifically, plus the one gap that trips up parents of toddlers under 2. For the full list of cities, the exact fee, and how the booking flow works step by step, see our companion guide on whether Uber has car seats.
Does Uber Have Car Seats for Toddlers?
Yes. Uber’s dedicated “Car Seat” ride option is currently available in a handful of U.S. cities — New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. — for an extra $10 added to the fare. You select it from the ride list in the Uber app the same way you’d pick UberX or Comfort, and the car arrives with a child seat already installed.
What the older version of this guide got wrong is treating “toddler” as one fixed category with one fixed seat type. In reality, most cities use a convertible seat that changes orientation depending on your child’s age and weight, and two cities use a different seat that only works one way. That distinction matters more for toddlers than for any other age group, because toddlers are the ones actually sitting at the changeover point.
RIDES OUTSIDE THE COVERED CITIES
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What Type of Car Seat Does Uber Provide for a Toddler?
In most of the covered cities — New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Atlanta — Uber’s Car Seat rides use a Nuna RAVA convertible seat. A convertible seat isn’t one fixed orientation; it converts between rear-facing and forward-facing depending on the buckle position and your child’s size, which is exactly why the age cutoff below matters.
In Orlando and Washington, D.C., Uber instead uses an IMMI GO seat, which is forward-facing only. It doesn’t have a rear-facing mode at all — a detail the rest of this guide is built around, because it’s the one that most often catches parents of a younger toddler off guard.
The Age 2 Cutoff: Rear-Facing vs. Forward-Facing
Here’s the exact breakdown, by seat type and city group, for a toddler-aged child:
| Cities | Seat Used | Rear-Facing | Forward-Facing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC, LA, SF, Miami, Atlanta | Nuna RAVA (convertible) | 5–50 lbs, up to at least age 2 | 25–65 lbs, starting at age 2 |
| Orlando, Washington D.C. | IMMI GO | Not available – forward-facing only | 22–48 lbs, starting at age 2 |
In practice, that means a toddler who just turned 2 and weighs enough qualifies for forward-facing everywhere the service runs. A toddler under 2 rides rear-facing in the RAVA-equipped cities — but in Orlando and D.C., there’s no rear-facing option at all, so a toddler under 2 in those two cities cannot legally or safely use Uber’s Car Seat ride regardless of weight.
What If My Toddler Is Under 2 in Orlando or Washington, D.C.?
This is the gap most car-seat guides skip entirely. Because Orlando and D.C. use the forward-facing-only IMMI GO seat, and forward-facing isn’t appropriate — or legal in most states — for a child under 2, requesting Uber’s Car Seat option in those two cities won’t help you if your toddler hasn’t hit that age yet. The app doesn’t warn you about this before you book; you’d only find out from the driver on arrival.
If you’re traveling with a toddler under 2 in Orlando or D.C., your realistic options are a rideshare service that isn’t car-seat-specific paired with your own portable seat, a taxi where you install your own seat, or a car rental with a child seat add-on. Bringing a lightweight convertible seat that still rides rear-facing solves this regardless of which city you’re in.
How to Book Uber Car Seat for a Toddler
- Open the Uber app and enter your destination as usual.
- Scroll the ride list and select the “Car Seat” option — it only appears if the service is active in your current city.
- Book at least a little ahead of time if you can; fewer drivers carry a car seat, so availability is tighter than for a standard ride.
- When the driver arrives, confirm out loud which seat mode is installed (rear- or forward-facing) before your toddler gets in, especially if your child is close to the age-2 line.
For the full booking walkthrough, screenshots, and what to do if the option doesn’t show up in your app, see our main Uber Car Seat guide.
Tips for a Safer Ride With Your Toddler
- Check the harness straps are snug — you shouldn’t be able to pinch webbing at the shoulder once buckled.
- Make sure the chest clip sits at armpit level, not on the belly or the neck.
- If your toddler is right at the rear-facing/forward-facing line, ride rear-facing as long as the seat and your local law allow it — rear-facing stays safer longer, even past the minimum cutoff.
- Bring a favorite small toy or snack for longer rides; a fussy toddler in an unfamiliar seat is a common reason parents skip the option altogether.
If you’re weighing whether you legally need a car seat at all for a given ride, our guide on whether you need a car seat in Uber breaks down the state-by-state requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Uber’s Car Seat Option Work for a 1-Year-Old?
In New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Atlanta, yes — the Nuna RAVA seat rides rear-facing from 5 up to 50 lbs, which covers most 1-year-olds. In Orlando and Washington, D.C., no, because those cities use a forward-facing-only seat that requires age 2 and at least 22 lbs.
What Happens When My Toddler Turns 2?
Once your child is 2 and meets the weight minimum (25 lbs for the RAVA, 22 lbs for the IMMI GO), the seat can switch to forward-facing. You don’t need to do anything in the app — the driver’s seat is already set up in whichever mode fits your child when they arrive, based on the age and weight you’d typically confirm with the driver.
Is Uber’s Toddler Car Seat Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing?
It depends on the city and your child’s age. The Nuna RAVA used in most cities converts between both modes. The IMMI GO used in Orlando and Washington, D.C. is forward-facing only, with no rear-facing option at all.
Can I Request Rear-Facing for My Toddler in Orlando or D.C.?
No. Both cities currently use the IMMI GO seat, which only installs forward-facing. If your toddler still needs to ride rear-facing, the Uber Car Seat option in Orlando or D.C. isn’t a safe fit — bring your own rear-facing-capable seat instead.
Can I Bring My Own Car Seat for My Toddler Instead?
Yes, and it’s the only option outside the seven cities where Uber’s Car Seat service runs. A lightweight convertible seat that installs quickly with a vehicle seatbelt works well for this, since you’re not relying on any specific driver having the right seat mode installed.
Does Uber Charge Extra for the Toddler Car Seat Option?
Yes, there’s a flat $10 fee added to the fare for any ride booked with the Car Seat option, regardless of your child’s age or which seat type your city uses.
Conclusion
Uber does have car seats for toddlers, but the answer isn’t the same for every toddler. A child under 2 rides rear-facing in most covered cities but has no usable option at all in Orlando or D.C., while a child 2 and older can ride forward-facing anywhere the service operates. Check your child’s age and weight against the seat your city actually uses before you count on the option being there when you need it.
