Best car seat

kirstydriver

Look into an extended rear facing seat - will keep your baby rear facing for longer and therefore 5 times safer and last until they are about 4 years old.

Joie make 'affordable' ones which can be purchased in some Mothercare shops or the Two Way Elite is a fantastic seat.

Scotsbride

been reading with interest.

topdaddy_2

Pebble without a base.

dizziblonde

Gave up on the ones that clip onto travel systems very rapidly - I don't know if I'm weak or daft or what but I couldn't carry them without my arm being ripped out of its sockets and my shins bruised to hell. So went for a Britax First Class plus with the newborn bit left in that stayed in the car with both of mine.

bulktrans

We have a maxi cosi Cabriofix and it's very good.

kernewek

As a car seat fitter, I would never recommend the Britax First Class or any similar seat. The position for newborns is dreadful. Buy a specialist newborn seat. These are my views on the following popular seats all of which fit on the majority of travel systems:

Maxi Cosi Cabrio - Excellent safety when isofixed, poor safety when belt routed. Newborn position too upright and not really healthy. Fits many travel systems. Not a fan!

Maxi Cosi Pebble - Excellent safety when isofixed, average safety when belt routed. Good newborn position, nice and reclined. Fits many travel systems. iSize ready with 2-way fix base and 2 way Pearl. A good choice

BeSafe Izi Go - Excellent safety when isofixed or belt routed. Great newborn position, fits many travel systems. Light to lift. Great all rounder.

Cybex Aton 3 - Probably safest overall car seat if a little heavy. Great newborn position, fits many travel systems. Great seat but weight could be an issue.

jemb

We've got a mamas and papas Aton with base. Really good as is the move base. I've got a fiat 500 and fits in well as its notorious for its lack of space!

CathyP72

Maxi Cosi everytime!