Car Seats Spotlight 2023

There are so many fantastic car seats on the market, offering parents and retailers a fantastic choice. Read on for some great new launches and firm favourites and get in touch with them if you would like to discuss stockist opportunities…

 

 

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Cosatto

Taking i-Size to the next level
Cosatto presents its superstar line-up of i-Size car seats

Widely known for its extensive line of pushchairs and vibrant fabrics – Cosatto takes its travel safety offering to the next level when it comes to car seats. Having undergone extensive crash and safety testing Cosatto newest models are fully certified under the R129 regulation i-Size standard regulation.

 

The testing process includes the mandatory side impact and roll over testing, all using the latest crash test dummies, to help create safer car seats. In addition, all seats are crash tested beyond the standard R129 speed requirements, in-line with ADAC levels of testing. 

 

Experts in travel safety for children, from birth up to the age of 12 years old, Cosatto now offer a fully comprehensive range of R129 i-Size car seats for parents who love Cosatto style. They can be assured that in choosing a Cosatto car seat their little one is in safe hands. The team are also on-hand to ensure that retailers are in the know with regards to the latest legislation and how their products benefit parents. Not only do they have a responsive support group on Facebook, they also offer in-store training and support for their teams, so that they are confident in selling their customers the right car seat to fulfil their needs. 

 

Acorn i-Size 0+ Car Seat RRP from £199.95 

Cosatto’s i-Size hero infant carrier car seat with R129 compliance when used with the Acorn i-Size base (sold separately).

 

Come and Go i-Size Rotate Car Seat RRP from £299.95 

This iconic first stage car seat is i-Size compliant with its integrated ISOFIX base. The 360֯ rotation allows for an easy transition from rear to forward facing and makes it easier for parents to get little ones in and out of the car.

 

All in All Rotate i-Size Car Seat RRP from £229.95

The All Stages Universal i-Size, ISOFIX ERF car seat that rotates for easy access with extra side impact protection.

BeSafe

The BeSafe Stretch B is a car seat that is suitable from birth to 7 years, providing families with the option of buying only one car seat for multiple stages.

The Stretch B is also a renewable choice, by using long-lasting materials such as aluminium and making the changing of parts simple, the seats lifespan has been extended from 7 to approx 15 years.

 

The seat also has a distinctive installation with a car seat belt and is not dependent on ISOfix, making it easy for all cars.

Like all BeSafe seats, Stretch B doesn’t compromise on safety or quality. It has recently; in 2023 been tested and awarded the highest possible ADAC safety rating of 5/5 stars. The German automotive association ADAC stated that Stretch B is a “Very safe child seat, in which children up to about 7 years of age are secured purely rear facing.”*

Key Features of the Stretch B from BeSafe:
  • Rear-facing forever and ever! – with unbeatable leg space of up to 26cm and no risk of outgrowing the maximum 36kg weight limit this seat will keep children rear-facing for longer.
  • Fitted with a BeSafe Baby Shell™ and Newborn Hugger™.  The Baby Shell is a one-of-a-kind baby insert that provides an ideal sitting angle custom made for babies, and adds an extra layer of side impact protection to keep babies safe. The additional Newborn Hugger that is placed inside the Baby Shell has a combination of soft material on the sides and a cleverly placed wedge to keep newborns snug and supported allowing them to lie flat by lifting their back instead of their bottom.
  • Maximum safety – The innovative exo frame connects with the car belts and floor to bear the forces in the case of a frontal crash. The rigid seat shell transfers the child’s energy onto the exo frame, keeping the child in a stable position in an impact.
  • Individualised comfort – 5 recline positions, 10-step adjustable headrest, lots of space for growing legs and Two-Fit cushions™ for an individual adjustment – this seat provides exceptional comfort. Magnetic belt assistants™ make getting in and out of the seat a breeze.
  • LESS LANDFILL Stretch B can last for many years because of the use of durable materials such as aluminium and exchanging the more vulnerable EPS with the sturdy EPP. In addition, BeSafe has simplified the changing of parts, so that the seat can be repaired if needed or given a refresh. This enables Stretch B to keep many children safe throughout its usage time all while keeping your child rear facing until approx. 7 years, which is 5 x safer.
  • *Source:https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/ausstattung-technik-zubehoer/kindersitze/kindersitztest/marken/besafe/besafe-stretch-b-id-792/

Axkid

The Minikid 4 is a belt-mounted car seat that prioritises the highest standard of safety and comfort. The successor of the award-winning Minikid 3, this new car seat is packed full of updates and new features.

 

One of the key features of the Minikid 4 is its extended rear-facing capability. With spacious legroom of up to 30cm and impressive back height, this seat can accommodate rearward-facing travel up to 7 years old.

 

This latest edition of the Minikid also boasts new headrest geometry that automatically adjusts to fit. Alternatively, parents can choose from 14 different fixed positions instead.

 

Thanks to automatic lower tethers and Axkid’s easy installation system, the seat can be quickly installed without fuss in just 60 seconds. What’s more, its compact design means it can even fit in the smallest of cars.