Choosing a car seat just got easier!

We all know how important it is to ensure your child travels in a well-fitted, safe car seat. However, cars and cars seats (not to mention kids!) come in different shapes and sizes, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all when it comes to buying one.

Maxi-Cosi - a leading innovator in car seat safety - have launched a fab new tool designed to help parents select the very best and safest car seat for their child. 

Recently awarded two 'Which? Best Buys' for the 2wayPearl and the Pebble with 2wayFix Base, Maxi-Cosi have 30 years’ experience and have designed a large range of car seats which surpass even the most stringent safety tests.

Maxi-Cosi car seat safety expert Neil Oakley said: ‘It's not just the age of your child that you have to consider when choosing a child car seat.

‘You also have to consider their weight and height and which seat provides the most secure fit in your car; whether your baby or child will be taking long or short journeys; and if you will need to transfer your child car seat from one car to another, as well as what’s most convenient for you as a parent.

‘My advice would be to keep your child in the rear-facing position for as long as possible when travelling in the car.

‘Nowadays, there are many different seats to keep your child rearward facing for longer, whether you need a seat-belt or IsoFix solution, and it’s best to visit a nursery retailer to ensure you are shown how to fit your chosen seat in your car.”

Maxi-Cosi's fantastic tool can be found here.

You need to provide your child's height or length, say whether you would prefer ISOFIX or car seat belt installation, and the type of car seat you would like - for example, an infant carrier with or without base. You’re shown a selection of seats that are suitable for your child and you can then check that the proposed seats fit your car by adding your car details such as car make, model and year. All this information helps to make sure that you are shown the perfect car seat for your car.

Once you’ve entered the information you’re shown an illustration of your car configuration, with colour-coded seats showing where the seat can safely be placed. Underneath it shows you details on the installation of the seat and possible placement directions, front, rear facing or both.

It's really simple to use which really makes a difference as when it comes to safety. The less the margin for error, the better for everyone. With a huge amount of car seats to suit all ages and tastes you will be spoiled for choice!

Check out the new Maxi-Cosi car seat advisory tool here.

 
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