CarSeat - recommendations?

LisaO80 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:22 AM

Hi

Can anyone recommend a carseat, i've started looking around but there are so many out there... i'd ideally want one thats a carrier as well, which you can take it out of the car if the baby's asleep but there are just so many out there, and the prices vary so much!
Also is it a big deal if its secured by seatbelt rather than a base? from what I can gather both types pass the safety regs...just thinking seatbelt would be easier if ever travelling in someone elses car?

Many Thanks
Lisaxx

Embovstar · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:28 AM

I had trouble with car steats because my husband has an audi TT and I have a little Yaris...anyway after much searching we have found the maxi cosi cabriot seat. It is over £100.00 (can't remember the exact amt because we got a discount) but it's very easy to use, very light and comes highly recommended.

Also, you don't need the isofix and for us, it is the car seat for our travel system (Icandy peach).

You're right tho, there are SOOOOOOOO many to choose from. Good luck

Nicola xx

Amz123 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:31 AM

I have also gone for the maxi cosi

x

LisaO80 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:47 AM

thanks for the replies!! i'll get back on the net and have a look at these ones!!

Thanks
Lisax

suzib76 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:55 AM

if you use the car a lot then it may be worth getting one with a base as it does make life slightly easier - dont worry about using it in someone elses car as they can all be fitted by seatbelts as well

if you dont use the car a lot then dont waste money on the base, or even an expensive seat - they all use safety as their selling points, particularly the top end range seats, but remember they all pass the safety requirements too

twiggy56 · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Iv also got the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix car seat!

It goes onto our pram chassis without adapters (mothercare My4) and it also can work with an isofix base OR a normal seatbelt base OR just the seatbelt securing the seat in. So you've really got 3 options. Its also go a good safety rating.

so thumbs up from me!

mrsty · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:28 AM

we had the cabriofix with my son and it was soooooo good! and looked lovely too.. plus most pushchairs are compatible with them x

1st_timer · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:38 AM

I'm also going Maxi Cosi Cabriot seat...I didn't realise you didn't need the base? I thought you still needed the base even if you have isofix in your car?

xx

Pixie M · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:44 AM

We have the maxicosi cabriofix too! Must be a popular one, perhaps because it can be part of a travel system.
Have you chosen your pram yet? Is there a compatible car seat?

Good luck with your search!! x

suzib76 · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st_timer

I'm also going Maxi Cosi Cabriot seat...I didn't realise you didn't need the base? I thought you still needed the base even if you have isofix in your car?

xx

no it can be fitted with a seatbelt alone x

Nov 9th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#1
LisaO80 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 50	CarSeat - recommendations? Hi Can anyone recommend a carseat, i've started looking around but there are so many out there... i'd ideally want one thats a carrier as well, which you can take it out of the car if the baby's asleep but there are just so many out there, and the prices vary so much! Also is it a big deal if its secured by seatbelt rather than a base? from what I can gather both types pass the safety regs...just thinking seatbelt would be easier if ever travelling in someone elses car? Many Thanks Lisaxx

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Nov 9th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#2
Embovstar Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,222	I had trouble with car steats because my husband has an audi TT and I have a little Yaris...anyway after much searching we have found the maxi cosi cabriot seat. It is over £100.00 (can't remember the exact amt because we got a discount) but it's very easy to use, very light and comes highly recommended. Also, you don't need the isofix and for us, it is the car seat for our travel system (Icandy peach). You're right tho, there are SOOOOOOOO many to choose from. Good luck Nicola xx

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Nov 9th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#3
Amz123 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 175	I have also gone for the maxi cosi x

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Nov 9th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#4
LisaO80 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 50	thanks for the replies!! i'll get back on the net and have a look at these ones!! Thanks Lisax

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Nov 9th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#5
suzib76 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,690	if you use the car a lot then it may be worth getting one with a base as it does make life slightly easier - dont worry about using it in someone elses car as they can all be fitted by seatbelts as well if you dont use the car a lot then dont waste money on the base, or even an expensive seat - they all use safety as their selling points, particularly the top end range seats, but remember they all pass the safety requirements too

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Nov 9th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#6
twiggy56 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,795	Iv also got the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix car seat! It goes onto our pram chassis *without* adapters (mothercare My4) and it also can work with an isofix base OR a normal seatbelt base OR just the seatbelt securing the seat in. So you've really got 3 options. Its also go a good safety rating. so thumbs up from me!

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Nov 9th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#7
mrsty Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bournemouth, UK Posts: 874	we had the cabriofix with my son and it was soooooo good! and looked lovely too.. plus most pushchairs are compatible with them x

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Nov 9th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#8
1st_timer Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 941	I'm also going Maxi Cosi Cabriot seat...I didn't realise you didn't need the base? I thought you still needed the base even if you have isofix in your car? xx

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Nov 9th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#9
Pixie M Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 227	We have the maxicosi cabriofix too! Must be a popular one, perhaps because it can be part of a travel system. Have you chosen your pram yet? Is there a compatible car seat? Good luck with your search!! x

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