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Best car seats for twins in taxis (we don’t own a car!)

17 replies

thankyouinadvance · 17/06/2025 13:44

Hi everyone, my twins are due soon and I am looking at car seats. I want to make use of isofix rather than relying on seatbelts to secure them. BUT, I will need to schlep two car seats around AND I will be using taxis rather than my own car, so portability and ease of installing are critical. I’d welcome any views (ideally from people with direct experience) and bonus points for someone who could recommend car seats that fit the bill and also work with a double buggy (whether the same brand or different brands). Thank you!

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CommissarySushi · 17/06/2025 13:50

Seatbelt installation is just as safe as isofix installation, as long as you do it correctly, so personally I'd just learn how to do that and avoid lugging around bases, aswell as carseats.

I do seatbelt installations with my baby all the time and it's really easy and quick!

Can't make a suggestion on carseats, as the one we chose is pretty heavy so probably not suitable (chicco keyfit.) I wish I'd looked into a lighter, slimmer carseat.

Ihatelittlefriendsusan · 17/06/2025 13:53

Most infant seats that are isofix require a base unit to fit in a car so in all honesty it would be an expensive waste of money.

If you are going to be using multiple taxis then seat belt is your best and most versatile answer.

However, it will entriely depend ok what pram system you go for as most have bespoke car seats.

Maxi cost usually do adapters for most of the big brands but you really need to go and talk to a specialist

Ruelzdontapplyhere · 17/06/2025 13:57

No point in isofix if you don't have your own car to be honest.

CrispAppleStrudels · 17/06/2025 14:13

Definitely get seatbelt fitted for taxis. Isofix makes them really heavy and for infant carriers you often need a separate base which wont work for taxis. We live in London, dont have a car and you will get really quick at belting in and out of taxis. Its really easy.

Avianaut pixel pro is really light and very supportive for small babies, which twins often are. I didnt have one and was very jealous of everyone i met who did! It also fits on maxi cosi adapters so attaches to most buggies - have you decided on a buggy yet?

CrispAppleStrudels · 17/06/2025 14:15

Also, if you go to an independent retailer (rather than someone like halfords or john lewis), they sometimes do discounts for twin parents.

Survivingnotthriving24 · 17/06/2025 15:12

Nuna pipa and joie sprint are infant carriers with isofix points and no base. Both score good (1.8) in ADAC tests.

thankyouinadvance · 17/06/2025 17:21

Thank you everyone ❤️ really good to know I wrote off the seatbelts too early!

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OnyourbarksGSG · 17/06/2025 17:31

My dd had 4 under 4 and five avianaut to be brought. Very light and easy to move about and super secure for tiny new babies

CocoPlum · 17/06/2025 17:35

We never had an isofix base as it was an extra expense and it took all of 20 extra seconds once we knew how to secure the seat. I'm not sure that isofix is actually any safer (happy to be told I'm wrong), just more convenient if you're putting baby in and out of a car.

parietal · 17/06/2025 17:37

if you live in London, you can take a black cab and safely keep the babies in the buggy (rear-facing) which is much easier than lugging car seats around.

BertieBotts · 17/06/2025 21:28

My pick for infant car seats would probably be Avionaut Cosmo. They go on standard pram car seat adapters so should be compatible with any buggy which takes 2x (Maxi Cosi/Cybex type) car seats. Plus they have a great position for newborns and they are lightweight which presumably helps if you ever have to carry two at once (I have not had twins, so I have no idea if that is a thing you have to do).

OR if you can get hold of them Cybex Cloud Z, T or G. (Whichever you can find a good price on). The benefit of this is that it reclines, at least on the buggy - so it is more suitable for using as a buggy if you're out for the day. Technically you are not supposed to use car seats on buggies for too long because it's not great for the baby's airways.

For both of these you would be looking at seatbelt fit, but it doesn't take long. I do prefer the Avionaut Cosmo to the Pixel, because the seatbelt fitting is much easier. The Pixel is fiddly.

The only infant car seat which can be fitted with isofix without needing a base is the Nuna URBN or Joie Sprint, and the problem with both of these is that they are max 75cm, which is rubbish, it's outgrown within a year. Maybe a little bit longer with twins as they tend to be smaller, but still. Then you will be stuck because in modern car seats they have to be at least 15 months minimum to go forward facing (and it's better to wait as long as possible).

With the Avionaut or Cybex the height limit is a massive 87cm, which is more like 2+ years. Realistically, you are unlikely to use it that long although you absolutely could if it is still working for you. You have the option as long as the baby's head still fits within the shell of the seat. Legs are allowed to be off the end.

For the next stage it is likely you'll be limited to FF seats (Maxi Cosi Nomad or Cosatto On the Go) but you could look at Nachfolger or Tinyseats Two if you don't mind spending a lot more to get rear facing.

Sailawaygirl · 17/06/2025 21:35

The lightest cat seat is avionaut. I had an avionaut pixel pro and it was really easy to belt in. Also very good fit for small babies.

Drivery · 17/06/2025 21:41

How often will you be needing to travel by taxi? Only asking as I have three children aged four and under and also don’t have a car. We have never had a car seat!

Obviously, if you live somewhere remote with no public transport and are doing regular long taxi journeys then you might need them. But if you’re in a big city you probably won’t!

JayJayj · 18/06/2025 04:54

These are recommended seats. They have good support.

Assuming as being twins they will be on the smaller side the pixel pro would be the best.

Best car seats for twins in taxis (we don’t own a car!)
Donimo · 18/06/2025 07:06

The other thing to consider is having a car seat which can be adjusted to lie flat once out of the car. As I am guesing you plan to attach car seat to a pushchair frame once out of a taxi.

A baby shouldn't be left in a car seat for a long time- max 2 hours but some advise 30 mins - twins are often small and premature so risks of sleeping in a car seat will be higher too. Lullaby trust says babies should only use car seats for travel due to these risks.

I have twins and do have a car but when the twins were younger I walked to places much more than would of done prior to having twins. As the faff of getting them and all the stuff in and out the car was difficult. So look at how you would be using taxis too. Some taxi firms now provide car seats but check and see what they actually use.

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