Maxi-Cosi Marble Baby Car Seat, Near Lie Flat Reclining Baby Seat with ISOFIX Base, Group 0+, i-Size, 40-85 cm (from Birth to approx 15 months), Essential Graphite

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R129 is the latest and highest active European safety standard child car seats can comply with for your peace of mind.

As part of the 360 Pro Family, the Pebble 360 Pro can be used from birth up to 15 months. It is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Pro base (sold separately). You can now buy many car seats that can lie completely flat, in and out of the car, so are much better for babies to travel in for long distances. What is the best car seat for a newborn? We made sure that every one of our recommended lie-flat car seats had been independently tested and awarded safety scores from the German automobile club ADAC, which performs stringent safety tests. Pebble 360 Pro features an Easy-in harness that stays open and out of the way, so you can effortlessly get your child in and out of the car. The seat can only be installed using a base like the i-Base Encore (sold separately) via the ISOFIX connectors in your car. Although the base is sold separately, it is compatible with at least four other Joie car seats, thus offering a more longevity as your child grows.

When leaving the hospital with a premature baby or baby with medial conditions, they may have to pass the car test. This may happen if the little one is; less than 37 weeks gestation, going home on oxygen, have a congenial heart disease or other conditions where they can't tolerate time in a car seat or were born outside of their local hospital and will take an hour to get home. Read more on this test here. Side-impact protection: i-Size car seats have enhanced side-impact protection to minimise injury risk in side collisions. Lara is a super-urban stroller that weighs no more than 6.3kg—now that is light! It’s ultra-compact design allows you to store it in the smallest of places. With its renowned reputation for producing high-quality, innovative child safety products including car seats, Dutch company Nuna is trusted for meeting the highest safety standards with its award-winning ARRA Next lie-flat car seat that boasts the latest ECE-R129 (i-Size) standard and has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from ADAC. This model has also won the notable Red Dot Product Design Award in 2020, which is only given to products that demonstrate exceptional design quality and innovation.

Easier installation: The standardised design of i-Size seats and ISOFIX connectors simplifies the installation process, reducing the risk of errors. While most car seats in the 0+ age category can only be used until 12 to 15 months of age, this car seat is suitable up to the age of 18 to 24 months, offering more usage in the long run. Plus, it has a nifty swivel function, allowing you to get your child out of the car with ease. The majority of Group 0/0+ car seats (designed to be used from birth) have a slight recline, so experts recommend that children only spends two hours at a time in one.

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While traditional upright car seats are considered safe and meet legal requirements in the UK, there are essential considerations that might sway your choice in favour of a lie-flat car seat. Tammy is a distinguished researcher and writer in the field of child safety, with a notable focus on the critical domain of car seats. Her extensive expertise and commitment to child safety have made her a trusted authority in providing comprehensive insights and guidance to parents and caregivers looking for the right car seat for their children. As a mum to an eight-year-old, Tammy has personally tried and tested numerous car seats over the years, across all age categories. About the editor

The hood is detachable, and it has a comfy insert for small babies as well as a five-point harness to secure them in the seat. The harness has a one-pull adjuster strap, which makes it easier to fit around your baby. The lie-flat position isn't just a comfier choice. It offers babies a more natural sleeping posture, which allows for easier breathing and prevents slumping in their car seat. Plus, it's kinder on their spines and hips, reducing the risk of hip issues down the road. User-friendly features: Look for a car seat with convenient features like an adjustable harness, one-handed recline adjustment and simple installation instructions.The Cloud Z2 i-Size Car Seat grows alongside your child by including adjustable features, for example, the headrest can be adjusted to 12 different heights while the recline options keep your little one in the best position for them. The integrated sun canopy protects your child from the rays inside and outside of the car - keeping their delicate skin safe. The Maxi-Cosi Marble i-Size Car Seat in Essential Graphite is the ideal car seat for keeping your baby comfy and cosy on even the longest journeys.Featuring a 157-degree near lie-flat recline position, extra padded seat and Baby-Hugg inlay, the Marble cradles your little ones growing spine in a comfortably healthy positon so they can sleep soundly wherever you are. Height-based sizing: i-Size seats are categorised based on your child's height rather than weight, ensuring a better fit and improved safety as your child grows. Standardised testing: i-Size seats undergo rigorous standardised testing to meet safety criteria, including crash tests and performance assessments.

Also with the price of a lot of the modular systems, it's worth looking at the Recaro seats Zero.1 elite / Salia elite. Not hugely popular in the UK, I think due to the price. But they are actually cheaper than a full set of these modular seats and have a lot of the same benefits, so I think if you're looking at them then it's worth giving the Recaro seats a look too. You will love its super-easy one-hand folding system: just touch the pushbar once and the stroller will automatically fold up.

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That's where lie-flat car seats step in, offering a comfy and more ergonomic option for longer car journeys. Some can even transform into carrycots with a mattress for sleeping both in and out of the car. How we chose the best lie-flat car seats ISOFIX compatibility: i-Size car seats require ISOFIX connectors, which provide a secure and standardised attachment to the car's chassis, reducing the risk of installation errors. Thanks to the adapters, you can easily attach the Cloud Z2 i-Size car seat to a Cybex pushchair or other compatible brand. You’ll also find Cybex’s latest car seat, the Cybex Cloud T i-Size, available to buy, which is a newer version of the Cloud Z2 but not yet tested by the likes of the ADAC.