Graco Turn2Me Group 0+/1 ISOFIX 360° Rotating Car Seat, Rearward facing for longer from birth to approx. 4 years. Forward facing from approx. 1 to 4 years (9-18kg), Black fashion

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While you’ll need to buy the insert (sold separately) if using with a newborn, the Cybex Sirona Gi i-Size offers 12 adjustable heights on the headrest, allowing it to easily adapt to your child as they grow. There’s also a choice of five recline positions which can be adjusted one-handed - a real plus if your child tends to nap in the car. The most recent addition to the law involves booster seat regulations, but it doesn’t actually affect you as a consumer. Instead, all newly released booster seats can only be made and sold to a child who is 4ft 1in or taller, or who weighs 22kg or more. Existing booster seats will still be valid in your car, so don’t worry about rushing out to buy brand-new seats.

The Maxi-Cosi Coral car seat fits via a separate FamilyFix3. This connects to the Isofix anchors in your car or it can be secured using the seat belt of your car. It’s not cheap and will only last until your baby is a year old (or 12kg), but we think it’s worth it. In our car seat buying guide, you can learn more about car seat standards and help figure out which car seat is right for you. The Nextkid comes with four recline positions, which you can adapt as your child grows, and ventilation throughout ensures the passenger remains cool and comfy on the road. The seat proved super easy to install with the secure Isofix system, with no signs of wobble when the child gets in and out. It’s also approved according to R129 regulation.

3. Best 360 car seat for extended rearward facing: Britax Römer Dualfix 360 i-Size

Suitable from: From 61 to 105 cm (approx. 3 months to 4 years) or from birth (40cm) with the newborn inlay which is sold separately | Safety credentials: i-Size (R129), integrated Linear Side-impact Protection (LSP), energy reduction technology for safer forward-facing, travel rear-facing for longer | Fixing system: ISOFIX | Weight: 13kg | Guarantee: 3 years What we love

I understand that many people are concerned that the strength of the connection between the seat and the base is less than traditional car seats, but that’s not true. These pass all the same tests in the U.S. and often Europe as the standard seats. You may have seen the viral video of an empty Evenflo Revolve that came off of the base during a collision. The reason that happened is that it was not installed properly. That can happen with any car seat, which is why it is so critical to install it correctly, follow all instructions for usage, and keep it maintained according to the brand's directions. We have a Joie 360 and it's great. We had it since my daughter was six months. She’s three and a half now and still uses it and is still happy going rear-facing” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, FrugiFan Our verdictWhat Our Tester Loved: It’s cool, the sliding turn is smooth and easy, and the whole thing is very stable. Our tester particularly loved how close your child gets to you in this seat. She tested it when she was pregnant, so this was maximum comfort. Suitable from: 4 months to 18kg/105cm (approximately 4 years); rear-facing until 87cm (approx 2 years) | Safety credentials: i-Size (R129), impact-absorbing materials and side impact protection | Fixing system: ISOFIX | Weight: 12.45kg | Guarantee: 2 years What we love

Height and weight limits: Pay close attention to these, especially if your kids are on the taller or heavier side.

What are the benefits of using a 360 car seat?

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. The Nextkid is a smart and comfortable booster seat that should keep your child safe and comfortable until they can safely sit in a car with just a seatbelt.