The Best Car Seat For Your Child

The choices for car seats can be overwhelming. The best car seat is one that is suitable for your child's vehicle and car and is used correctly every time.

We looked beyond the weight and height limits to find the best seats, which have passed some of the most rigorous crash tests.

1. Axkid ONE 2

One of the most innovative car seats currently on the market and available, the Axkid ONE 2 allows children to travel rear-facing up to 7 years. The unique design of the Axkid One 2 comes with a sliding system that allows you to adjust the legroom. It can accommodate taller children and is compact enough to use only two seat belts.

The Axkid ONE 2 has been acknowledged for its high level of safety. It has been assessed by the world's toughest crash tests, and passed the Swedish Plus test - making it among the most secure car seats on the market. It has many other characteristics that differentiate it from other brands. For instance the ISOFIX installation is simple and secure in only 30 seconds.

Axkid's ONE 2 is also unique in that it offers several legroom positions, from the shortest to the longest. Each of them is marked with stickers for the safety of installation, and have been crash-tested. You can place your child in the most comfortable position by putting their legs against the backrest.

The Axkid One 2, like all Axkid's car seats are quite light and easy to move between vehicles or put away when not in use. It's also relatively compact, with a slim design that makes it a good choice for smaller cars and hatchbacks. Axkid also offers a comprehensive instructions manual that is easy to follow and helpful images that help you properly install the seat in your vehicle.

The Axkid ONE 2 isn't cheap, with a core color model costing PS600. The high price tag is due in part to the fact that it's a unique car seat that isn't able to be compared with other models, however its safety features that are top-of-the-line and durability make it a viable choice in many instances. Axkid offers a one-year warranty on all their products. This guarantees you peace of mind that you have made the right decision.

2. Cybex Sirona 360 Plus

The Cybex Sirona 360 Plus, one of the rotating seats that are becoming more popular, helps parents to get their toddlers into their seat with less effort. It's a great thing that it spins however, it's expensive, and doesn't perform well in crash tests, and cannot be used on planes (unless you're Canadian).

This is a great car seat for families that need to use the least amount of effort when getting their child in and out of the car seat inserts for newborns. The swivel allows you to quickly turn the seat to forward-facing, making it much easier to maneuver your Lightweight baby car seat. It's also very comfortable for your child with ample padding and a comfortable cover, and SensorSafe technology, which monitors your child during an accident.

Rear-facing allows your child to attain up to 50% more safety than a forward-facing seat. This is due to the fact that they are pushed towards the seat shell which decreases and distributes the impact force. Linear Side-impact Protection Integrated protects your child from crashes on the side of your vehicle.

If you're comparing the Cybex against other car seats, its installation can be an issue and it's not compatible with all vehicles So, make sure to make sure it fits in your car before purchasing it. The adjustment for the height of the shoulder is a non-rethread design with 12 height options as well as three crotch positions. So it can be difficult to find the perfect fit for your child but it's not too difficult to achieve. The harness buckle and chest clip are both easy to open and use.

Another benefit of the Cybex is that it's a good choice for extended rear-facing, since there's no limit to how long your child can ride in the rear-facing position (legally at least 15 months old and 76cm in height). However, this isn't something we'd recommend for all kids because children need to be switched around to different car seats as they grow and riding in a rear-facing car seat for too long can lead to neck and spine injuries.

3. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 car seat is a high-quality product that is surprisingly affordable. It's suitable from birth to the time your child is around four years old and it is able to rotate 360 degrees to make it easy to access. It also comes with a newborn car seat insert insert and 8 headrest positions that expand with your child to ensure they can sit in the most comfortable position.

This i-Size car seat also features a handy stowaway harness hook, which keeps the harness out of the way when you're ready for securing your child. This seat is also comfortable for children thanks to the memory foam padding. Children are less likely than adults to sit still when they're unhappy!

This car seat is no surprise that it won the Mother&Baby Awards for best car seats newborn Multi-Stage Car Seat 2022. It's certified to the latest R129 safety standard and rigorously tested, giving you complete security. It also received the highest score during the autumn test of ADAC car seats, so you can be sure it's safe and secure.

Another great thing about the Motion is that it's made to last for a long period of time. The Motion car seat will ensure your child's safety until they reach 12 years old. This is an excellent benefit for families that may need more than one seat throughout their child's life, or grandparents who may look after children of different stages of their lives.

The car seat does not come with a manual. However you can download the Silver Cross App for video tutorials and step-bystep instructions. It's a great feature to have, and it's definitely something worth checking out when you're looking for the best convertible car seat.

If you're thinking of buying the Silver Cross Motion, it's important to compare it with other models on market. Some of the competitors like the Cosatto Nania Revo and the Cuggl Owl, don't have a 360deg rotating seat but they do have an extended rear-facing until your child is 4 years old old and forward-facing up to 12 years old. The Silver Cross is also cheaper than Nania or Cuggle however they don't have the same safety ratings and longevity as these models.

4. Britax B-Safe 35

The B-Safe rear-facing, only car seat has been a staple in the market for many years. They are adored by parents due to their safety features and easy of use. The most recent version, the B-Safe 35 Gen 2 takes the beloved seat and gives it a fresh look with more internal space as well as updated features. The B-Safe 35 Elite also comes with an additional layer of safety called Complete Side Impact Protect PLUS. It utilizes energy-absorbing materials to shield your baby’s head and neck in an accident. The B-Safe 35 has SafeCell Technology, a honeycomb design that compresses in an accident to absorb energy and lower the center of gravity to prevent backward movement that can cause neck injuries. The base is small enough to fit a three-car seats across in most cars. The seat is available in a variety of trendy fabrics that include Black, Meadow and Red for the regular B Safe 35, and Aqua, Domino and CowMooflage for the B Safe 35 Elite.

The B-Safe is a fantastic infant car seat, but it isn't as good as the best options in our ratings due to other factors. It has low chest clip scores and an average HIC score which means it might not be as secure as other infant car seat in front seat car seats in the event of a frontal collision.

The new model, as its predecessor, comes with an excellent LATCH that has slide lockoffs that grab the vehicle belt firmly and lower connectors that push-on, making tightening easy. It also has a handy feature that lets you move the handle past the canopy without having to take it off it and rethread the harness. However, we noticed that it is more difficult to rotate than other models, and it could become more difficult to handle over time as it becomes grimier.

One thing we loved about the new model was the belt path for installing without the base is clearly accessible and clearly marked which is a nice feature for families who frequently are in ride share vehicles or installing their car seat with someone else. We also appreciated that the headrest can be shifted in a variety of positions to provide your child with plenty of space.