Helping you choose the right car seat
From an infant carrier for your newborn to a seat for your schoolchild — every child and every car needs its own choice. Answer a few quick questions and we'll help you find a car seat that will keep your child safe for years to come.
Joie® Multi-age car seat i-Spin™ XL 360º 0+/1/2/3 (40-150 cm) Signature EverGreen
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Joie® Car Seat i-Spin 360™ i-Size (40-105 cm) Thyme
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Joie® Multi-age car seat i-Spin™ XL 360º 0+/1/2/3 (40-150 cm) Signature Ebony
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Joie® Car Seat Sprint™ i-Size (40-75 cm) Signature Ebony
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Joie® Car Seat Sprint™ i-Size (40-75 cm) Signature Eclipse
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Joie® Car Seat i-Level™ Pro i-Size (40-87 cm) Signature SandStone
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Joie® Car Seat i-Level™ Pro i-Size (40-87 cm) Signature EverGreen
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Joie® Car Seat i-Level™ Pro i-Size (40-87 cm) Signature Eclipse
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Joie® Car Seat i-Level™ Pro i-Size (40-87 cm) Signature Ebony
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CBX by CYBEX® Car Seat Pallas B3 i-Size (76-150cm) Grey
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CBX by CYBEX® Car Seat Pallas B i-Size (76-150cm) Grey
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CBX by CYBEX® Car Seat Pallas B3 i-Size (76-150cm) Black
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Nuna® Car Seat Pruu™ 360 i-Size (40-105 cm) Forest
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Nuna® Car Seat Pruu™ 360 i-Size (40-105 cm) Thunder
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Nuna® Car Seat Todl™ Next 360° i-Size 0+/1 (40-105 cm) Thunder
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Nuna® Car Seat Pipa™ Urbn 0+ (40-75 cm) Thunder
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Nuna® Car Seat Pipa™ Next i-Size 0+ (40-83 cm) Thunder
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Nuna® Car Seat Arra™ Flex i-Size 157° (40-87 cm) Cedar
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KikkaBoo® Car seat 360 i-Round i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Black
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KikkaBoo® Car seat 360 i-Round i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Dark Grey
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KikkaBoo® Car seat 360 i-Round i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Light Grey
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FreeON® Car seat i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Uran grey
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FreeON® Car seat i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Uran kaki
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FreeON® Car seat i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Uran black
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FreeON® Car seat i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Gallant pro black
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FreeON® Car seat i-Size 100-150 cm Vega grey
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FreeON® Car seat i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Gallant pro gray
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FreeON® Car seat i-Size 100-150 cm Rider grey
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FreeON® Car seat i-Size 100-150 cm Vega black
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FreeON® Car seat i-Size 100-150 cm Rider black
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FreeON® Car seat Sierra 360 i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Grey
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FreeON® Car seat Opal 360 i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Black
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FreeON® Car seat Opal 360 i-SIZE (40-150 cm) Dark Grey
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Britax Römer® Car seat i-Size 100-150 cm Kidfix Pro M Style night blue
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KikkaBoo® Car seat i-Cross i-Flit i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Black
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KikkaBoo® Car seat i-Cross i-Flit i-SIZE (76-150 cm) Dark Grey
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How to choose?
When choosing a car seat, it's essential that it matches your child's weight and age and that it's installed correctly in your car.
- Group and age: seats are divided into groups based on the child's weight and height (from 0+ for newborns to group 2/3 for older children), and some models cover several groups at once and grow with your child.
- Isofix and base: fitting with an Isofix base is faster and more stable than fitting with the car's seatbelt, so check whether the base is included or sold separately.
- Rotating seats: 360-degree rotating car seats make it easier to get your child in and out, especially with younger babies.
- Rear-facing travel: longer rear-facing travel is considered safer, which is why many i-Size seats allow it for longer than older standards.
- Stroller compatibility: if you want to use the car seat as part of a travel system too, check the matching adapters for your stroller.
What you want to know
How do I choose the right car seat based on my child's age?
What is an Isofix base and do I need one?
Up to what age should a child travel rear-facing?
How do I check whether a car seat is compatible with my stroller?
More about Car seats
Child car seats for safe travel from birth to 150 cm: infant carriers for newborns, rear-facing reboarders, 360° rotating Isofix seats and high-back boosters for school-age children from Cybex, Nuna, KikkaBoo and more. Choose a seat by your child's height (i-Size) and check that it fits your car before you buy.
How to choose a car seat – quick guide
- 40–87 cm – infant carrier (group 0+): from birth to about 15 months, always rear-facing; portable and often compatible with a pushchair. Car seats 40–87 cm →
- 40–105 or 76–105 cm – reboarder / 360°: up to about 4 years; allows extended rear-facing travel, and rotating seats make getting your child in easier. Car seats 40–105 cm →
- 100–150 cm – high-back booster (group 2/3): from about 4 to 12 years, the child is secured by the car's 3-point belt. Car seats 100–150 cm →
- Isofix: the seat or base clicks onto metal anchor points in the car; a support leg or top tether stops it rotating – fewer installation mistakes.
- ADAC tests: ADAC and its European partners test car seats regularly; scores run from 1.0 to 5.5, lower is better.
- Fitting in your car: check your model on the manufacturer's vehicle fitting list, try the installation before buying and make sure the seat moves no more than about 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Read more: How to choose a car seat · Rear-facing until age 4 · KikkaBoo 360° car seats compared · Cybex vs Nuna
Car seat FAQ
What is Isofix and do I need it?
Isofix is a pair of standard metal anchor points between the seat cushion and backrest of the rear seat. The car seat or base clicks onto them, so fitting is quicker and less error-prone than with a belt. Most recent cars have it – check your vehicle handbook. If yours doesn't, choose a seat that can also be belt-fitted.
How long should my child ride rear-facing?
UN Regulation R129 (i-Size) requires rear-facing until at least 15 months. Safety experts such as ADAC recommend keeping children rear-facing as long as possible, ideally until about 4 years, because in a frontal crash the seat spreads the forces across the back and protects the neck. Why rear-facing is safer →
Can a car seat go in the front seat?
A rear-facing seat may only be used in the front if the passenger airbag is switched off – an active airbag is extremely dangerous for it. The back seat is the safest place for children. Always follow your car manufacturer's instructions and local rules.
Is a second-hand car seat safe?
Only if you know its history: it has never been in a crash, it is complete with all parts, instructions and the R129 or R44 approval label, and it is within the lifespan stated by the manufacturer. Replace any seat after a crash, even without visible damage.
When should I move to a bigger car seat?
When your child exceeds the maximum height or weight on the label, or when the top of their head is above the shell or the headrest at its highest setting. Age is only a guide – size is what counts.
What is the difference between i-Size (R129) and R44?
R44 groups seats by weight (groups 0+, 1, 2 and 3). The newer R129 (i-Size) classifies them by height, requires rear-facing until at least 15 months and includes a side-impact test. New R44 seats can no longer be sold in the EU since September 2024, but existing ones may still be used.
