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Baby car seats

Infant carriers, toddler seats, all-in-one seats and ISOFIX bases. You’ll need a car seat before you leave hospital, so it’s one of the first things to sort.

See the best baby car seats

Buying car seats: what to look for

i-Size (R129)

Newer seats are approved to R129, also called i-Size. They’re grouped by your child’s height, and keep babies rear-facing until at least 15 months.

Check it fits your car

Not every seat fits every car. Most makers publish a fitting list: check yours before you buy, especially for ISOFIX bases.

Infant carrier or from-birth seat

An infant carrier clicks onto many pushchairs and lifts in and out. A seat that stays in the car lasts longer but can’t be carried.

Buy new

A second-hand seat may have been in an accident without showing damage, so a new seat is the safer choice.

Car seats: common questions

How long can a baby stay in a car seat?

Most car seat makers advise no more than two hours at a time for young babies, with breaks out of the seat on longer journeys.

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is a set of fixing points built into most modern cars. Seats and bases click onto them, which makes fitting quicker and reduces the chance of fitting a seat wrongly.