baby car seat guide

baby on board

discover our wide range of car seats!

At mothercare we understand how important it is to find the right car seat for each age and stage. We'll help you choose the right one to make sure your child stays safe on every journey.

shop by height

group 2 - 3 & 3

from 15kg to 36kg

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group 1 & 1-2-3

9kg to 36kg

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group 0- 1

from birth to 18 kgs

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shop by weight

our car seats are divided into colour coded groups and it is your child's weight (not age) that matters.

from birth to 18kg

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from 9kg to 36kg

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from 15kg to 36kg

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picking your category

As mentioned above, car seats are divided into categories depending on your little one's weight, age or height. Here is a short guide to these groupings to get you clued-up before you shop.

group 0-1

from birth to 18kg (approx.4 years)

infant

group 0+

  • suitable from birth to approx 12-15 months

  • weight from birth to 13kg (29lbs)

  • rearward-facing car seat

  • lightweight and portable with a carry handle

  • many models are compatible with ISOFIX bases and are travel system compatible

combination

group 0 -1

  • suitable from birth to approx. 4 years

  • weight from birth to 18kg (40lbs)

  • rearward-facing car seat, from birth to 9kg (20lbs), forward-facing car seat from 9kg (20lbs) to 18kg (40lbs)

  • many models compatible with ISOFIX or ISOFIX base

group 1 & 1-2-3

from 9kg (20lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)

forward-facing

group 1

  • suitable from approx 9 months to 4 years

  • weight from 9kg (20lbs) to 18kg (40lbs)

  • forward-facing car seat

  • adjustable recline positions

  • many models compatible with ISOFIX or ISOFIX base

high back booster with harness

group 1-2-3

  • suitable from approx. 9 months to 12 years

  • weight from 9kg (20lbs) to 36kg (9lbs)

  • forward-facing car seat
    use with integral harness from
    9kg to 15kg (33lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)
    use with vehicle belt from
    15kg (33lbs) to 36 kg (79lbs)

  • many models are ISOFlX compatible

group 2-3 & 3

from 15kg (33lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)

high back booster without harness

group 2-3

  • suitable from approx. 4 years to 12 years

  • weight from 15kg (33lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)

  • forward-facing car seat (child secured with an adult seat belt only)

  • many models are ISOFIX compatible

car seat accessories

Check out our great range of car seat accessories to customise your child's experience in the car.