Child seat recommendations

pete-p · #1 25th February 2016, 01:18 PM

My little boy is now weighing in at around 9kg so I'm looking for a new car seat for him that will suit/fit the S8. I've noticed that a few of you have children so thought I'd ask for opinions/recommendations.

We'll be popping down to Mothercare at the weekend to try some out but as there are so many to choose between. it's good to have somewhere to start!

Cornershop · #2 25th February 2016, 02:03 PM

Do you have Isofix?

Cornershop · #3 25th February 2016, 02:10 PM

Rear facing too? We've got a maxi cosi priory fix for the CMax which fits fine in the S8. I've a got a forward facing maxi cosi priory that a friend was chucking out which is always fitted - over a Diono seat cover

http://www.kiddicare.com/p/Diono_Ult...FQccGwodEA4KfA

pete-p · #4 25th February 2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornershop

Do you have Isofix?

Yes, I have Isofix in mine. I tried using it with the current seat but it doesn't fit as it's too bulky.

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Originally Posted by Cornershop

Rear facing too? ... over a Diono seat cover

http://www.kiddicare.com/p/Diono_Ult...FQccGwodEA4KfA

Rear facing would be safer although does restrict the range available it seems. Thanks for the link, I'll certainly be protecting the leather!

Lee S · #5 25th February 2016, 04:04 PM

I use a Hauck seat protector to protect the leather (which it does very well) and then use a Maxi Cosi 2-Way Fix iso-fix base. We did have the Pebble when she was born but now we use the 2-Way Pearl. That can be rear or front facing. Good quality and very comfy. Recommended.

Cornershop · #6 25th February 2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee S

I use a Hauck seat protector to protect the leather (which it does very well) and then use a Maxi Cosi 2-Way Fix iso-fix base. We did have the Pebble when she was born but now we use the 2-Way Pearl. That can be rear or front facing. Good quality and very comfy. Recommended.

2 way pearl is actually what we have, not the priory. I found getting the arms to engage the Isofix hoops a bit of a challenge, much easier with the prior fix.

pete-p · #7 25th February 2016, 08:16 PM

Thanks for your recommendations

It looks like Maxi-Cosi is the way to go so we'll probably get the Priori although it's not Isofix, we aren't likely to be taking it in and out of the car often.