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The Best Car Seat For Your Child
The choices for car seats can be overwhelming. However, the best seat is one that will fit your child's vehicle and car and will be used in a safe manner every time.
We searched 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, the Axkid ONE 2 allows children to travel rear-facing from 7 years. Its unique design, which has an adjustable rail system that adjusts legroom, allows it to fit tall children, and is also compact enough to use with only two seat belts in small cars.
The Axkid ONE 2 has been acknowledged for its high level of safety. It has been tested by the most rigorous crash tests, and also passed the Swedish Plus test - making it among the most secure car seats on the market. It also has a range of other features that make it stand out from its competitors, such as easy and secure ISOFIX installation that takes just 30 seconds.
Another thing that makes the Axkid One 2 stand out is its capacity to provide various legroom positions to suit your child's height, from the most shortest to the longest. They are clearly labeled with stickers to ensure a safe install, and all of them have been tested for safety. You can put your child in the most comfortable position by putting their legs on the backrest.
The Axkid One 2, like the rest of Axkid's car seat, is fairly lightweight, meaning it's easy to move between cars or store away when not in use. It's also quite compact, with a slim design that makes it a great choice for smaller cars and hatchbacks. Axkid provides a comprehensive easy-to-follow numbered instruction guide and useful images to show you how to put the seat in your vehicle.
The Axkid ONE 2 isn't cheap, with a core color model costing PS600. Its premium price tag is due in part to the fact that it's a distinctive car seat that can't easily be compared to other models, however its high-end safety features and long-lasting design mean it can be justified in many cases. Axkid offers a one-year warranty on all of their products. This gives you peace-of-mind that you've have made the right decision.
2. Cybex Sirona 360 Plus
The Cybex Sirona 360 Plus is one of the new, rotating seats that are gaining traction for helping parents to have less trouble with getting toddlers in the seat. We are awestruck by the way it spins and the fact that it's the top-rated seat however, it's also expensive, and doesn't do well in crash test analysis and can't be used on planes (unless you're Canadian).
However, it's an excellent car seat that we would recommend for families who want to minimize the amount of work they have when putting their child into and out of the car. Its greatest feature is the swivel that lets you flip the seat back and to the rear and forward in an instant which makes it much easier to move your child. It's also very comfortable for children, with lots of padding and a lovely soft cover. SensorSafe technology monitors your child in a crash.
In the rear-facing position your child will enjoy up to 50% better safety levels than forward-facing car seats because they are pushed to the seat shell, which distributes and reduces impact forces. The integrated linear Side Impact Protection shields your child against crashes on the rear or side of your vehicle.
If you're looking to compare the Cybex against other car seats, the installation can be a pain and it's not suitable for all vehicles and therefore, you must ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle before purchasing it. The adjustment for the height of the shoulder is a non-rethread design with 12 height options and three crotch positions, so it can be a bit difficult to find the right size for your child, but it's not hard to do. The harness buckle and chest clip are easy to open and use.
The Cybex also has a benefit it's a great option for extended rear-facing. There's no legal limit to how long your child can remain in the rear-facing position. However, this isn't a thing we'd recommend to all children because they need to be switched to different car seats as they grow, and letting them ride 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 is a high-end car seat that is surprisingly affordable. It is suitable for children from birth to around four years old. It can rotate 360 degrees, making it easy to access. It includes an infant car seat swivel insert, as well as 8 headrests that expand with your child.
This car seat features a handy harness hook that can be stowed away that keeps the harness out of the way when you're ready for securing your child in. The memory foam padding makes this seat comfortable for children This is crucial because children are less likely to sit still if they're not happy!
This car seat is no surprise that it won the Mother&Baby Awards for the Best infant car Seat Multi-Stage Car Seat 2022. It's been certified to the newest R129 safety standard and rigorously tested, giving you complete assurance of safety. Additionally, it was awarded the highest score during the test conducted in autumn for ADAC car seats, so you can be sure it's safe and secure.
The Motion is also designed to last for many years. Contrary to other car seats, which stop being secure once your child reaches 145cm tall, this one will ensure they are safe until they're at a minimum of 12 years old. That's a big advantage for families that may require more than one car seat during the course of their childhoods and also for grandparents who might look after children of different ages.
The only drawback of this car seat is that it doesn't come with a manual, but you can download the Silver Cross app for step-by-step instructions for installation and video tutorials. This is an excellent feature that is worth looking into if you are looking for the best convertible car seat.
Compare and contrast the Silver Cross Motion with other models available. Some of the competition models, like the Cosatto Nania Revo and the Cuggl Owl aren't equipped with 360deg rotation, but they do have an extended rear-facing until your child is four years old and forward-facing up to 12. The Nania and Cuggle are also cheaper than the Silver Cross but they don't have the same high safety ratings or life span as this model.
4. Britax B-Safe 35
The B-Safe line of rear-facing only car seats has long been a well-regarded staple of the industry. They are loved by parents due to their safety features and easy of use. The B-Safe 35 Gen 2 is the most recent version of this bestselling seat. It has been updated with more internal space and features that are new. The B-Safe 35 Elite is available with a new layer of protection dubbed Complete Side Impact Protection PLUS which uses energy-absorbing foam to shield your baby's neck and head in the event of a collision. The B-Safe 35 has SafeCell Technology with a honeycomb design that is compressed during an accident to absorb energy and reduce the center of gravity to stop the backward movement that can lead to neck injuries. The base is thin enough to allow cars to accommodate three car seats, and the seat comes in several stylish fabrics including Black, Meadow, Red and Sapphire for the regular B-Safe 35 and Aqua, Domino, CowMooflage, Red Pepper, and Vibe (all upgraded fabric) for the B-Safe 35 Elite.
While the B-Safe has excellent crash test results, it's not able to compete with the best infant car seats in our ratings based on other factors. It has an average chest clip and an average HIC score which means it won't be as safe as other infant car seat travel car seats in the event of a collision with a vehicle's front.
The new model, like its predecessor, comes with an excellent LATCH that has slide lockoffs that grab the vehicle belt with a firm grip and push-on lower connectors that make tightening the belt easy. It also has a feature that lets the handle be rotated past the canopy, without needing to remove the handle and rethread harness. We discovered that the handle is stiffer than other models, and it will become harder because it is more soiled.
We appreciated that the belt path is clearly marked for installation without the base. This is a great feature for families who are often in ride-share cars or putting the car seat in a car with strangers. We also appreciate that the headrest is adjustable in various positions so that your child can be comfortable as they grow.