Mums’ picks 2018: best car seats suitable from birth
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Mum’s picks 2018: best car seats from birth
Mums have voted in their thousands to tell you the best baby and toddler products of 2018.
From taking your baby home for the very first time to taking her on endless fun days out, you’re going to want a first car seat that’s safe, comfortable, reliable and user-friendly. Some even grow with your little one to take her up until she’s 12. Check out which car seats from birth got the thumbs up from parents in 2018.
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5. Cybex Aton
Why mums love it
The Cybex Aton is a lightweight model that is suitable from birth to around 15 months. It has a shell that asbsorbs energy and a machine washable cover making it both safe for your little one and easy and simple to use and maintain.
Price: from £120.00 for basic model
What mums say…
“Easy to use both in terms of installing in the car and getting your baby into it safely.”
“Looks great, easy to adjust as the child gets bigger.”
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4. Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix
Why mums love it
This lightweight car seat is suitable from birth to about 12 months. The CabrioFix comes with a one-pull harness adjustment, which helps to make sure your baby is safe and secure. It also has an easy to remove, washable cover.
Price: from £98.99
What mums say…
“The base makes it really easy to fit the car seat into the car and with the adapters, it also converts really easily to a travel system.”
“I really like the design and the comfy padded cushion insert – looks really cosy.”
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3. Maxi-Cosi Pebble
Why mums love it
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is suitable from birth to about 13kg. It includes a head-hugging support pillow and a removable sun canopy to keep your baby comfortable and safe. The height of the head rest and harness can be easily adjusted, and the cover can be removed for cleaning.
Price: from £132.00
What mums say…
“Love how easy it is the fit into the car and then onto the frame.”
“Used it for two babies and is still in great condition. Easy to use.”
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2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble+
Why mums love it
The rear-facing Pebble Plus offers a three-point harness and is suitable from birth to about 12 months. As well as a one-pull harness system and indicator to show it’s installed correctly, the car seat boasts a one-hand release when used with a travel system. The reversible newborn insert adds extra safety and comfort.
Price: from £199.00
What mums say…
“Feel safe knowing my child is safe in it. Easy to put in car and lightweight.”
“The side padding is brilliant. The newborn insert makes my little one very cosy.”
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1. Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Pebble
Why it’s a winner
This car seat comes with Maxi-Cosi’s own Isofix base, meaning you don’t need to purchase one separately. The base allows five recline positions and has an easy click-in installation system. The seat includes side-impact protection and three-point safety harness, and comes with an insert for newborns.
Price: from £340.00
What mums say…
“Super easy to use, really convenient.”
“Easy and fast to use in the car or as a travel system. Slightly expensive but worth every penny.”