17 best car seats for children

The safety of the child from the moment of his birth to the age of majority rests on the shoulders of the parents. It is already difficult to imagine a trip by car without a child car seat. Moreover, the popularity of the fastener is not at all related to fashion. Only such designs ensure proper fixation of the infant, reducing the risk of injury during an accident.

Selection criteria for car seats for children

Parents try not to save on the purchase of a reliable child car seat. The more secure the seat belts and the device itself is attached to the car seat, the higher the child’s safety level.

There are different criteria for the selection of car seats for children, which includes the quality of seat belts, the reliability of fixing the baby, the level of adjustment of the backrest and the age, but which is calculated by the chair. The last item is considered the most important. It is for age and weight gradation that there are 4 subclasses of car seats:

1. 0+ for kids from birth to 6-9 months. Such devices are called autolinks. They are designed for weight - up to 13 kg. Are set so that the face of the baby was directed against the movement of the car.

2. 1 group for children from 1 to 4 years. Such children's car seats are designed for weight from 9 to 18 kg. Have several positions back. It is fixed on the power frame for or against the movement of the machine.

3. 2 subgroup for children up to 7 years old with a load capacity from 15 to 25 kg. To fix the child used car straps, rather than built-in extras.

4. 3 group - designed for weight up to 36 kg. Internal belts are missing. Represent a lining for the child (booster).

Each subgroup has its own selection criteria, which will be described in more detail by our experts in the rating of car seats for children.

Top Car Seat Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best car seats for newborns (up to 13 kg, group 0+)	1	Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix	9 690 ₽
	2	Recaro Privia	16 200 ₽
	3	Daiichi DualWell Isofix Organic	18 900 ₽
The best car seats up to 18 kg (group 0/1)	1	Cybex Sirona Plus Isofix	36 900 ₽
	2	Recaro Zero.1 Isofix	29 900 ₽
	3	BRITAX ROMER Dualfix	27 495 ₽
	4	Peg-Perego Viaggio 0 + / 1 Switchable	12 650 ₽
	5	Carmate Kurutto NT2 Premium	26 000 ₽
The best car seats 9 - 18 kg (group 1)	1	BRITAX ROMER Trifix	25 700 ₽
	2	Maxi-Cosi Pearl Isofix	14 990 ₽
	3	Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio Duo-Fix	13 250 ₽
The best car seats 9 - 36 kg (group 1/2/3)	1	Recaro Monza Nova IS Seatfix	16 688 ₽
	2	Cybex Pallas M-Fix	21 900 ₽
	3	BRITAX ROMER Evolva 1-2-3 Plus	14 900 ₽
The best car seats 15 - 36 kg (group 2/3)	1	Concord Transformer XT Isofix	24 990 ₽
	2	Recaro Monza Nova 2 SeatFix	15 800 ₽
	3	Peg-Perego Viaggio 2-3 Surefix	8 950 ₽

The best car seats for newborns (up to 13 kg, group 0+)

Transporting a baby in a car is not an easy task. Even many taxi drivers refuse to deliver a mother with a baby in her arms without a special car carrier. This is caused not only by high traffic police fines, but also by the necessary level of child safety.

Our experts decided to help young parents and ranked the most suitable car seats for children from birth to 6-9 months.

Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix

Rating: 4.9

Comfortable car seat for a child 0+ with a lifting capacity of up to 13 kg. According to parents, seat belts are well developed. To fix the device in the car is easy. There is an auxiliary sun shade.

Our experts appreciated the convenience of a portable handle. However, the claimed 13 kg from the manufacturer is an exaggerated figure. Already with a weight of 10 kg the child becomes cramped in the cradle, and he begins to be capricious.

Recaro Privia

Rating: 4.8

Avtolyulka Recaro Privia conveniently mounted in the car on stationary seat belts. Designed to 13 kg, but the big kids already with 10 kg will be in it closely. Provides a handle for carrying and removable covers, which is convenient, according to our experts.

According to reviews of mummies, there are comments to the stiffness of the back. It may sag, which is undesirable for crumbs up to 3 months. The rest of the model is very convenient, beautiful and practical.

Daiichi DualWell Isofix Organic

Rating: 4.8

The cover of the car seat is made of organic cotton. All elements are sewn qualitatively, not a single seam is visible. Nashita emblem of the company - an owl, which serves as a guarantee of originality of the product. There is a separate liner for the newborn. All elements are fixed on the bolts, so as not to move out during autotravel.

According to our experts, the frame is especially well made. It is made of impact-resistant foamed foam. Parents also note a sufficient width of the seat, which allows for a long time to roll the child in such a car seat.

The best car seats up to 18 kg (group 0/1)

The category of car seats for children of group 0/1 is designed for babies up to 2-3 years. Load capacity of the device reaches 18 kg. However, not all models can be used for babies. If you want to operate such seats from birth, pay attention to the presence of a liner for the crumbs, as well as the possibility of fixing the car seat face up against the movement.

Below is a ranking of several popular models that, according to our professionals, deserve the attention of caring parents.

Cybex Sirona Plus Isofix

Rating: 4.9

Unique car seats for children models Cybex Sirona Plus Isofix are designed for weight up to 18 kg. Have a wide seat. Insert for the newborn. But the main thing, according to our experts, is the possibility of securing the chair face in the direction of the car and against. Thus, an optimal level of security is achieved for the crumbs up to 1 year and for the angel up to 4 years.

Among the shortcomings, according to parents, it is worth noting the difficulty of fixing the car seat for the child alone. And also an insufficient length of seat belts, if you transport a crumb in the winter and leave the liner.

Recaro Zero.1 Isofix

Rating: 4.8

Practical car seat for a child up to 4.5 years old Recaro Zero.1 Isofix, has a high level of security. The manufacturer deals with the production of components for racing cars, so it pays a lot of attention to crash tests.

To the features of the model, our experts have attributed a unique rotation system for 360, which allows you to easily get the child out of the car. Seat belts and the level of the backrest is adjusted to match the age characteristics of the crumbs.

BRITAX ROMER Dualfix

Rating: 4.8

An enhanced version of the Dualfix child seat has received ECE R129 (I-Size) compliance certificates.In this model, the BRITAX ROMER uses an innovative security system with improved protection against side collisions.

Steel elements are provided in the body of the car seat, which increase the strength and rigidity of the product. The seat rotates 360⁰, which is convenient for parents. The disadvantages include size and heaviness of the structure.

Peg-Perego Viaggio 0 + / 1 Switchable

Rating: 4.7

Italian car seat for children of group 0/1 is convenient and easy to use. You can arrange for and against the movement. An orthopedic liner for the newborn. The upholstery is made of hypoallergenic material. The frame includes metal elements that increase strength.

Our professionals in the world of children's products especially appreciated the angle of inclination of the chair. The back can be adjusted so that it is comfortable at any age from 0 to 4.5 years. The newborn is well fixed head and does not hang down during sleep.

Carmate Kurutto NT2 Premium

Rating: 4.6

The premium-class baby car seat literally “wraps around” the baby’s body, fixing it securely in the cradle. Even with an insert, the chair is wide enough, which is convenient for children of any size. The device is designed for weight up to 18 kg and for growth from 50 to 100 cm.

Our experts evaluated the position of the cradle against the movement, where it becomes almost horizontal. In this embodiment, the child comfortably sleep and move actively even on long road trips.

The best car seats 9 - 18 kg (group 1)

Car seats 1 group installed only in the course of moving cars. Fasten at the expense of stationary belts or with the help of the Isofix system. Such models are used for children from 9 months and older.

To make it easier for you to choose a suitable car seat for a child weighing from 9 to 18 kg, pay attention to the advice of our experts and the product rating below.

BRITAX ROMER Trifix

Rating: 4.9

Practical German car seat for a child with a wide seat. Suitable for babies from 9 months to 4 years. With a growth of 78 cm, the legs of the baby do not hang down, which is very convenient for the crumbs. Construction weight 10.8 kg. Suitable for any car.

Our experts drew attention to the quality of processing seat belts. They have a five-point mount and soft inserts. Parents are delighted with the design of the car seat, because there are models in the form of cute animals.

Maxi-Cosi Pearl Isofix

Rating: 4.8

Modern car seat with a separate platform for fasteners. That it provides a reliable fixation device. Thanks to the touch panel with indicators for parents it is easy to understand whether the chair is correctly fixed.

In addition to the high level of security, our experts paid attention to the possibility of fixing the car seat on and against the movement of the car.And also on a five-point safety belt and a comfortable pillow under the head.

Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio Duo-Fix

Rating: 4.7

Affordable and with high quality, the Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio Duo-Fix baby car seat is popular with modern moms and dads. It features a convenient fastener on the ISOFIX base. Removable covers, easy to care for and wash.

Our experts noted the width of the car seat, which is sufficient for the free placement of even a large child. Mommies are especially pleased with the ability to adjust the height of the headrest, which simplifies the use of the product at different ages up to 4 years.

The best car seats 9 - 36 kg (group 1/2/3)

Car seats for children from 9 to 36 years are often called universal. They are chosen by parents who want to save on the purchase of each type. The peculiarity of the devices of group 1/2/3 in the mount for regular seat belts, wide seat and the inability to lower the backrest. Such a chair is fixed only facing forward.

Our experts have prepared for you the 3 most popular models of car seats for children of this class, which are well combined in terms of value for money.

Recaro Monza Nova IS Seatfix

Rating: 4.9

The model is designed for babies and teenagers from 9 months to 12 years. According to the manufacturer, the chair literally grows with your child. For very young travelers, there is a durable table that protects the tummy. At the same time, a regular car belt is pulled over the table, locking the child.

Our experts noted the convenience of 11 positions of the head restraint, adjustable in height. As well as the ability to "expand" the car seat, increasing the distance between the side guards.

Cybex Pallas M-Fix

Rating: 4.8

In the picking of the “growing” car seat for the baby Cybex Pallas M-Fix, there is a table that protects the baby from the age of 9 months to 1.5 years. And also established reliable protection against lateral impacts L.S.P.

The headrest is adjustable in 12 positions in height. No sun visor. And also lacks the ability to expand the chair in a horizontal position. According to our professionals, for children under 1.5 years old, it is worth buying separate models that provide them with a higher level of comfort. But for older kids, this model is perfect for the width and height.

BRITAX ROMER Evolva 1-2-3 Plus

Rating: 4.7

This model is attractive to the increased level of comfort of the baby. This result is achieved due to the soft rounded headrest and large sidewalls with comfortable pads. As a result, the crumb feels even sitting like in a crib.

In addition to convenience, our experts have paid attention to the presence of special guides to help secure the standard belt in the desired position.And also on the tension indication system of the inner belts for children up to 18 kg (Safe-Strap).

The best car seats 15 - 36 kg (group 2/3)

A practical and convenient version of car seats - a group of 2/3, connecting the two varieties by weight (15-25 and 22-36 kg) in one model. At the same time, these weight categories are very similar in design features, so it is much more profitable to buy one device for children from 3 to 12 years old than two different car seats.

Our professionals analyzed and tested a large number of models of the subgroup 2/3 and made a list of the three most popular and reliable options.

Concord Transformer XT Isofix

Rating: 4.9

Model car seat even looks modern and easy. The absence of a large number of tissue inserts will allow your child to feel comfortable even in the summer heat. According to many parents, this option "breathing" best for children from 3 to 12 years.

Our experts paid attention to the possibility of adjusting the angle of the chair. It is small, but it becomes more comfortable for sleeping than in the vertical version. However, according to moms, in order to tilt the back you have to press a button and pull the seat towards you, as well as relax the straps, which is very problematic while driving.

Recaro Monza Nova 2 SeatFix

Rating: 4.8

SeatFix fastening system of this model car seats for angels from 3 to 12 years old ensures reliable fixation of the device. In addition to it, you can secure the seat on the built-in belt of the car.

Special attention, according to our pros, deserves an enhanced system of protection against frontal, rear and side impacts. As well as the presence of special orthopedic inserts of foam.

Peg-Perego Viaggio 2-3 Surefix

Rating: 4.7

Practical and inexpensive car seat for children from 3 to 12 years old is equipped with two holders, mounting system SUREFIX. The headrest is height adjustable. Plastic handles.

According to parents, the manufacturer unsuccessfully placed isofix brackets, because of which it is impossible to put the chair without blocking the armrests. For the rest, our experts were satisfied with the model of this car seat for children.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.