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The Best Car Seat For Your Child
When it comes to car seats, the choices can seem overwhelming. The most effective car seat is the one that fits both your child and your vehicle and is used correctly every time.
We went beyond the weight and height limits to find the most comfortable seats that have passed some of 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 from 7 years old. Its unique design, which includes an adjustable rail system that adjusts legroom allows it to fit tall children and is also compact enough to use with just two seat belts for small cars.
The Axkid ONE 2 has been highly praised for its superior level of safety, having been evaluated by the 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 its competitors. For instance, the ISOFIX installation is quick and secure in just 30 seconds.
Another feature that makes the Axkid ONE 2 unique is the fact that it can provide various legroom positions to accommodate your child's height from the shortest to the longest. These are clearly labeled with stickers to ensure a secure installation, and all of them have been crash tested. This means you can rest your child's legs on the backrest, or put them in the most spacious position to ensure maximum comfort, which can aid them in sleeping better on long journeys.
The Axkid One 2, like all Axkid's car seats, is fairly lightweight which makes it easy to move between cars or store away when not in use. It's also small and slimline which makes it a great choice for smaller vehicles or hatchbacks. Axkid also provides an excellent instructions manual that is easy to follow as well as helpful photos that show you how to correctly install the seat into your vehicle.
The Axkid ONE 2 costs PS600 for a color version that is a core. The price is due in part to the fact that it's a distinctive car seat that cannot easily be compared with other models, but its high-end safety features and long-lasting design make it a viable choice in many instances. Axkid also provides a one-year warranty on their products, giving you peace of mind that you've made the right choice.
2. Cybex Sirona 360 Plus
The Cybex Sirona 360 Plus, one of the rotating-style seats that are gaining in popularity aids parents in getting their toddlers into their seat with less effort. It's great that it rotates however it's expensive, doesn't perform well in crash tests and is not suitable for use on planes (unless you are Canadian).
This is a great car seat for families that require the most minimal effort in getting their child into and out of the car. Its greatest feature is the swivel that lets you flip the seat back and forth between rear-facing and forward-facing in an instant which makes it much easier to maneuver your child. It's also extremely comfortable for your child, with ample padding and a nice cover, and SensorSafe technology, which detects your child's movements during a crash.
In lightweight baby car seat -facing mode your child will enjoy up to 50% better safety levels than a forward-facing car seat because they are pushed to the seat shell which helps distribute and reduce impact forces. The integrated linear Side Impact Protection protects your child against crashes either on the back or side of your vehicle.
If you're looking to compare the Cybex to other car seats, installation is a bit of a pain and it's not suitable for all vehicles and therefore, you must ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle before you buy it. The adjustment for the height of the shoulder is a non-rethread model with twelve height options and three crotch positions. So it can be difficult to find the right size for your child, but it's not hard to achieve. The buckle on the harness and chest clip are both easy to open and use.
The Cybex has another benefit: it is a good alternative for rear-facing children who want to stay in the rear. There's no lawful limit to how long your child can remain in the rear-facing position. This isn't something we recommend for most children because they'll have to change to a different car seat as they grow.
3. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360
The Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 is a high-end car seat that's actually quite affordable. It is suitable from birth until when your child is roughly four years old and it can rotate 360 degrees for easy access. It includes an infant insert, and eight headrest positions that grow with your child.
The iSize car seat comes with an stowaway hook that can keep the harness away when you're ready to ensure that your child is secured. The memory foam padding makes this car seat extremely comfortable for children, which is important because children are less likely to remain in a seated position when they're unhappy!
It's no wonder this car seat was named the Best Multi Stage Car Seat at the Mother&Baby Awards 2022. It's been certified to the newest R129 safety standard and thoroughly tested, giving you the ultimate assurance of safety. It also earned the highest score during the ADAC Autumn test and you can be assured that it is safe and secure.
The Motion is also designed to last many years. Contrary to other car seats that stop being safe when your child is taller than 145cm, this one will ensure that they're safe until they're at a minimum of 12 years old. This is a huge benefit for families that might require more than one seat during their child's life, or grandparents who may be responsible for children of different age groups.
The car seat doesn't come with the manual. However, you can download the Silver Cross App for video tutorials and step-by-step instructions. This is a great feature that is worth considering if are looking for the most convertible car seat.
Compare and contrast the Silver Cross Motion with other models available. Some of the alternatives, such as the Cosatto Nania Revo and the Cuggl Owl, don't have 360deg rotation, but they do offer extended rear-facing until your child is four years old and forward-facing up to 12 years old. The Silver Cross is also cheaper than Nania or Cuggle, but they do not have the same safety ratings and longevity as these models.
4. Britax B-Safe 35
The B-Safe rear-facing only car seat line has been a standard in the industry for many years. They are adored by parents for their safety features and easy of use. The most recent version, the B-Safe 35 Gen 2 takes that loved seat and gives it a refresh with a larger internal space as well as updated features. The B-Safe 35 Elite is equipped with an additional layer of protection known as Complete Side Impact Protection PLUS, which makes use of energy-absorbing foam to protect your baby's head and neck in the event of a collision. The B-Safe 35 has SafeCell Technology which is a honeycomb-like design that expands during a crash to absorb energy and lower the center of gravity to stop forward movement that could cause neck injuries. The base is small enough to allow three car seats across in the majority of automobiles. The seat comes in a variety of stylish fabrics that include Black, Meadow and Red for the standard B Safe 35, and Aqua, Domino and CowMooflage for the B Safe 35 Elite.
While the B-Safe has excellent crash test results, it's unable to compare to the top infant choices in our ratings based on other factors. It has a low HIC score as well as an unsatisfactory chest clip which can make it less secure than other infant car seats in the event of is a frontal collision.
The new model, as its predecessor, features a great LATCH with slide lockoffs which grip the belt firmly and lower connectors with push-on connectors that make tightening easy. It also has a convenient feature that lets you move the handle past the canopy without having to take it off it and reconnect the harness. We discovered that the handle is stiffer than other models, and could become harder with time because it is more soiled.
We were pleased that the belt path is clearly marked for the installation without the base. This is a wonderful feature for families that are often in ride-share vehicles or installing the car seat with strangers. We also like that the headrest can be adjusted to multiple positions to provide your growing child with plenty of room.