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
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
from 9kg to 36kg
from 15kg to 36kg
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+
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suitable from birth to approx 12-15 months
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weight from birth to 13kg (29lbs)
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rearward-facing car seat
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lightweight and portable with a carry handle
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many models are compatible with ISOFIX bases and are travel system compatible
combination
group 0 -1
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suitable from birth to approx. 4 years
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weight from birth to 18kg (40lbs)
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rearward-facing car seat, from birth to 9kg (20lbs), forward-facing car seat from 9kg (20lbs) to 18kg (40lbs)
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many models compatible with ISOFIX or ISOFIX base
group 1 & 1-2-3
from 9kg (20lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)
forward-facing
group 1
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suitable from approx 9 months to 4 years
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weight from 9kg (20lbs) to 18kg (40lbs)
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forward-facing car seat
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adjustable recline positions
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many models compatible with ISOFIX or ISOFIX base
high back booster with harness
group 1-2-3
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suitable from approx. 9 months to 12 years
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weight from 9kg (20lbs) to 36kg (9lbs)
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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
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suitable from approx. 4 years to 12 years
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weight from 15kg (33lbs) to 36kg (79lbs)
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forward-facing car seat (child secured with an adult seat belt only)
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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.