Toddler seats - WHICH report?

[midnightmisssuki]

Hi everyone!

We used to have the which report but not anymore - can anyone help me if they have the report - i am looking to buy a new car sear for my 4 year old and would usually depend on Which? for their best buys - can anyone advise?

Thanks!

Your library should have a copy. I don't have access sorry. I would recommend if you're not restricted on budget to get isofix if you're looking at high backed boosters. It stops the seat moving around in the car which makes it much easier for a 4yo to buckle themselves in which can save a lot of arguing and frustration. It also means when the child isn't in the car, the seat itself will be restrained and not become a missile in a crash.

This is the German ADAC tests which you can access for free. It's in German I'm afraid, but all you need to do is scroll down to where it says "Up to 12 years" and they are all listed in overall test score order. It's easy to interpret because a green box with a + or ++ is good, and a red box is bad. You can click onto the name to see a more detailed result. If you're using a browser like Chrome, it should offer to translate the text for you if you right-click.

www.adac.de/infotestrat/tests/kindersicherung/kindersitz-test/default.aspx?ComponentId=29903&SourcePageId=49496

The ones which rate well for safety, ease of use, comfort AND cleaning are:

Britax Kid II
Britax Kidfix SL
Britax Discovery SL
Kiddy Smartfix
Maxi Cosi Rodi XP
Maxi Cosi Rodifix Air Protect
Cybex Solution M SL
Cybex Solution M-fix SL

(Bolded 2 the highest scores of all).

I don’t know about which ratings, but we have bought dd the joie bold as the harness can be used up to 7 rather than the usual 4 years.

After a lot of research, inc Which we went for the Cybex Sirona M2 I-size as it scored well in tests. My little girl seems happy in it too.