Baby and child car seats advice guides

We crash test every car seat we review. Don't take a chance on a child car seat, find out which seats perform the best in our unique tests.

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Best baby or child car seats 2024

Stop car seat confusion with our guide to how much you should spend, whether to go for a group seat or i-size and find out why car seat jargon, such as Isofix, should matter to you

1 April 2024

Car seat weight groups and height groups explained

Our guide to i-Size height-based car seats and how they differ to weight-based seats

27 February 2024

Child car seat laws UK and abroad

Make sure you're up to date on UK child car seat laws, and brush up on car seat laws in other countries before you travel.

Car seats for older children: high-back vs backless booster seats

Booster seats are suitable for children aged 4-12 years old. Find out what the rules are and key safety differences between types

26 March 2024

What are the benefits of an extended rear-facing baby car seat?

Find out everything you need to know about extended rearward-facing car seats, including if they are safer, and the height and weight limit for a rear-facing toddler car seat

18 March 2024

360 car seats that swivel for babies and toddlers

What are rotating or swivel car seats and why are they popular? Find out which 360 car seats we've tested and what our experts think

23 February 2024

Which? Don't Buy child car seats

Don't Buy car seats fail to provide adequate protection in our crash tests or have another safety issue you need to know about

18 February 2024

What are isofix baby car seats?

Isofix connectors are designed to make installing a car seat quick and easy. Find out how the best and worst Isofix car seats get on in our crash tests

15 February 2024

Baby and child car seat accessories: what's safe?

We investigate a range of baby and child car seat accessories to see if they're safe, including the 5 Point Plus Anti Escape System, Buckle-upp buckle guards, neck pillows and more

3 January 2024

How to fit a baby or child car seat

Follow our tips and advice to install your car seat and check the fit effectively

3 January 2024

What should I do with my old car seat?

We answer your questions around fixing car seats, buying or selling second-hand seats or recycling your car seat

3 January 2024

How we test baby and child car seats

We crash-test every baby, toddler and child car seat we review to reveal which ones give the best protection in a crash, and which you should avoid

3 January 2024