Group 1 car seats
Has your child outgrown their infant car seat? These car seats will last until your child is roughly 4 years old. we have a wide range of swivel car seats in this age group which will also make getting them in and out of the car easier.
Car Seats - 9 months to 4 years
Has your child outgrown their baby car seat? If their head has gone above the top of the car seat then the answer is yes. They are now ready for the next stage car seat. Group 1 Car Seats are suitable from 9 months up to 4 years of age. This is a rough age group and it is more important to go by the size and weight of your child. They are from 9kg-18kg and max height of 105cm.
Choosing a car seat can be very difficult and everyone wants the best toddler car seat for their child. Top things to consider are:
- Do you want an isofix car seat?
- Do you want a swivel car seat?
- Do you want to keep your child rearward facing?
Isofix Car Seats
Isofix car seats minimises the risk of incorrect installation. Baby car seats fitted using seat belts are often installed and used incorrectly. With isofix the extra support leg or top tether strap increases stability minimizes forward movement, keeping your child securely in place. Here at Eurobaby we specialise in Maxi Cosi car seats who are known for producing car seats of the highest standard. Looking for a forward facing isofix car seat for a 1 year old? Have a look at the Osann One 360 Car Seat.
Another option for an isofix car seat in this age group is the Cosatto Judo car seat. The Cosatto Judo car seat is the ideal lightweight isofix car seat. It has the 5 point harness as well as coming with an anti-escape harness – so if you’ve got a Houdini on your hands, this is answer to your problem. The car seat has double side impact protection and a 2 position recline. They are available in many different patterns and designs.
Swivel car seats
Swivel car seats have become incredibly popular due to their convenience and how easy they are to use. Most of them will do a full 360 degree turn and some rotating car seats will just swivel to the side when you are putting baby in and out of the car. If you suffer with any back problems this is a must have as you do not have to lean in and out of the car when strapping your child in.
Maxi Cosi is the most popular brand we stock here at Eurobaby, they care for the parents and design the seats to make life run that bit smoother as well as been comfortable and made to the highest safety standard for your baby. The Pearl 360 is your next stage car seat but can be used from birth too with a from birth inlay, simply attach it to your familyfix 360 isofix base and it allows you to have a swivel seat with just one hand! The side impact protection and the G-Cell side impact technology provides extra safety for your child.
Extended rearward facing car seats
It is now recommended to keep your child rearward facing car seat as long as possible. It is the safest for your child. The Cosatto All In All and Maxi Cosi Mica car seat are two car seats that we would recommend to customers.
Non isofix car seats
Not all cars have isofix anchors. Most European cars from 2001 do but it only became mandatory for cars manufactured after November 2014. If you will be changing your car seat from car to car a lot you might want to consider a seat belted car seat. The Cosatto All In All can be seat belted in or installed with isofix.
Choosing your kids car seat is never easy, there is so much to think about that’s why our team of experts are here to help. We will also fit your car seat free of charge and will check it at any stage to give you piece of mind. Come into one of our Dublin stores to find the right car seat for your child or order online now and get free delivery (UK & Ireland)