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Baby & child.

Baby and child car seats advice guides

We crash test every car seat we review. Don't take a chance on a child car seat, find out which seats perform the best in our unique tests.

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Best baby or child car seats 2022

Stop car seat confusion with our guide to how much you should spend, whether to go for a group seat or i-size and find out why car seat jargon, such as Isofix, should matter to you

19 May 2022

Car seat weight groups explained

Car seat groups explained – everything from what a Group 0, 1, 2 or 3 car seat is, to what kind of car seat your baby or five year old child should be in.

28 March 2022

Child car seat laws UK and abroad

Make sure you're up to date on UK child car seat laws, and brush up on car seat laws in other countries before you travel.

How we test baby and child car seats

We crash-test every baby, toddler and child car seat we review to reveal which ones give the best protection in a crash, and which you should avoid

27 April 2022

What should I do with my old car seat?

We answer your questions around fixing car seats, buying or selling second-hand seats or recycling your car seat

28 March 2022

360 car seats that swivel for babies and toddlers

What are rotating or swivel car seats and why are they popular? Find out which baby and toddler rotating car seats we've tested and what our experts think

28 March 2022

What are the benefits of an extended rear-facing baby car seat?

Find out everything you need to know about extended rear-facing car seats, including if they are safer, and the height and weight limit for a rear-facing toddler car seat

28 March 2022

What are isofix baby car seats?

Isofix connectors are designed to make installing a car seat quick and easy. Find out how the best and worst Isofix car seats get on in our crash tests.

28 March 2022

Baby and child car seat accessories: what's safe?

We investigate a range of baby and child car seat accessories to see if they're safe, including the 5 Point Plus Anti Escape System, Buckle-upp buckle guards, neck pillows and more

28 March 2022

How to fit a baby or child car seat

Follow our tips and advice to install your car seat and check the fit effectively

28 March 2022

Car seats for older children: high back vs backless booster seats

Confused about the difference between high back and backless booster seats? Find out when you can use them, what the rules are and our advice on their safety for older children

28 March 2022

Which baby or child car seat brand?

We’ve been independently testing child car seats for 50 years, putting hundreds of models through tough crash tests and usability assessments. We'll tell you which car seats are worth investing in and which to avoid.

28 March 2022

I-Size child car seats explained

What are i-Size child car seats? How are they different from other car seats? Are they safer for my child? Here's all you need to know.

28 February 2022