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Child car seats: Best Buys 
Child car seats
Child car seats all have the same primary function: to keep your child safe in the car. But they come in different shapes and sizes and colours, there are several systems for fixing them into the car, some look more comfortable than others – which one is going to be right for you?
We can help.
We took 66 of the best-selling car seats, from leading brands like Britax, Mothercare and Maxi-Cosi, and ran them through the kind of tests you would perform yourself if you had the time. The most important test – how well the seat protects the child in a crash – is filmed and viewed by independent experts. A total of 20 car seats performed well enough in the tests to be awarded our coveted Which? Best Buy status. When you buy a Which? Best Buy car seat, you can feel confident that you're getting the best.
Whether it’s a car seat or a pushchair, a dishwasher or a new TV you're looking to buy, Which? can be there to help you make the right decision. By joining Which? you'll get access to reviews and advice on thousands of products and services, helping you to get the best with every decision you make.
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What makes a Best Buy?
Which? Best Buys are an indication of exceptional performance and reliability. Our independent experts tested 66 car seats, and awarded 20 of them Best Buy status. To be a Which? Best Buy a car seat must protect the child in severe front and side crashes when installed correctly.
We do the testing, so you don't have to
Watch our video reviews to see how we test the seats, and why it's so important to get a good one. We also test how easy or difficult the seats are to install and take out of the car, how comfortable they are for the child to sit in, and how heavy they are to carry.
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- Reviews of 66 child car seats: .
- 19 Best Buy child car seats you can rely on to keep your child secure.
- Reviews of child car seats from 20 companies.
