Which car seat?

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Hi,
Looking for some advice, we are due our first child in October and keen to make the right choice for a car seat. We think we are comfortable with not having a car seat which goes onto a pram frame, but happy to be advised otherwise.

We have identified 2 car seats which look like practical long term solutions but we really have no idea and when we have visited shops for advice they very much push the products on their shelves so hoping for more unbiased and real life experiences here.

www.mamasandpapas.com/products/joie-ispin-360-isize-baby-to-toddler-car-seat-coal-560779000

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/baby/car-seats-and-bases/00-36kg-%7c-group-0-1-2-3/babyauto-xperta-i-size-360-swivel-isofix-0%2b-1-2-3-car-seat/p/204952

Open to others but these were the two we had shortlisted but we really feel we have no idea despite reading up.

Thanks

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To reduce costs. For baby seat you could always buy one base and use in primary car, then just seatbelt install in second car

Thanks @BertieBotts @MightyMouse101 @Caspianberg !

Actually the sloping seats can make base install worse depending on the position of the isofix points! Strongly suggest a fit test in person before buying, if at all possible.

We got an Oyster travel system recently and upgraded the car seat to a maxi Cosi 360 spin. I was surprised at how light it was and the fact it's compatible with our buggy was a great added bonus.