I have a Maxi-Cosi AxissFix and wouldn't hesitate to buy the same again. The mechanism is still smooth after a lot of use (constant use for 4 yrs). It has a good deep recline and hooks to hold the straps out of the way” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, Happycow With a central control panel for easy rotation and smart belt hooks, it makes getting your baby in and out of the car a breeze. With seven headset positions and four recline options, combined with a comfortable padded shoulder, belt and crotch pads, this is a comfortable seat for babies aged four months plus. The downside? Due to the smaller size, it's only suitable as a rear-facing seat until two years of age.

The biggest fear many parents have is that their exhausted brains forget to remind them that their child is still in their car seat when they leave the car and the unimaginable happens. The Sirona 360 allays that fear because the chest clip is “smart,” connecting to an app and alarm on your phone that lets you know if your child is still in the car or if they’ve opened the clip while the car is moving. Yes, it can be a pain if your partner is in the car with the child while you run in the store, but the safety and peace of mind it brings cannot be overstated. In the UK, children are required by law to travel in a booster seat up to the age of 12 (or 135cm in height – whichever comes first). Axkid’s Nextkid is designed for this transition, with a comfortable padded seat with four-step expanding side wings, an adjustable headrest and super-soft fabric.

What Our Tester Loved: In our testing, one of the features we found to be the most intriguing is that the foam, which is rated for side-impact crashes, doesn’t feel overly rigid or uncomfortable as many car seats can. It feels luxurious. It was by far the easiest to clean rotating car seat we tried, with the base never getting gunked up, and the machine-washable, dryer-safe fabrics were easy to remove, clean, and deodorize. The cup holders are also dishwasher-safe.

While some reviewers share frustration about twisting straps, this seat offers a good alternative to the Joie 360 car seat with a far more affordable price tag. Be aware that it’s not advised to keep a baby in a car seat for longer than two hours. If your journey is longer than that, the NHS suggests pulling over and taking the child out for a short time before continuing on your way. What are the UK laws?

Interested in an ISOFIX car seat? Find out more with our guide here, including information about our best-selling models Birth to approx. 4 years (0-18kg). Rearward facing from birth to approx. 4 years (0-18kg) to forward facing from 1 to approx. 4 years (9-18kg) With a padded newborn insert and integrated side impact protection, it offers significant comfort for your baby, while being a lightweight and portable option should you need to switch between cars. It does have a shorter lifespan than some 360 models, but you can upgrade later to the Maxi Cosi Pearl 360 which is suitable for up to four years. Size of the seat: Does it fit in your car? With these car seats, I tell parents to look at the dimensions and add a few inches in every direction except the side nearest the door to see if it fits in your space. That top part really does jut out, and it can clip your seat or plain old not fit in the space.