The best car seats birth group 0 in the UK 2023

Group 0 car seats are designed for children under 13 kg. They are essential and mandatory to ensure the safety of your babies during your short trips as well as during your travels. But among the countless brands and models, which one to choose? In this buying guide, we are going to present you the best car seats group 0 in order to help you to see more clearly.

Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus 1
9/10

Best value for money

Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus

The best group 0 birth car seat

The Amber Plus Car Seat is ideal for the safety and comfort of your newborn. Placed on the i-size 3 way fix base, the carrycot allows your baby to travel up to 6 months with a perfectly flat back.

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This car seat brand Nacelle Amber is the best to use the isofix system in car. When the baby is born, he sleeps a lot. To preserve his back, osteopaths recommend that he always lies flat. To make the baby travel in a Nacelle is the perfect solution, because it can easily go from the car to the stroller's chassis because it is compatible with all strollers. Moreover, this Nacelle seat is equipped with an ergonomic carrying handle, which is attached to the retractable canopy. There are 6 sober color shades in this model. And fixed on a 3 way Fix base, the Carrycot will not tip over in case of a frontal impact.

Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania 2
8/10

Best value for money

Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania

The best entry-level group 0 birth car seat

The Beone group 0+ car seat is one of the most sold. It must be said that its price is extremely attractive and made in the UK. It has a 3-point harness.

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This car seat is very light and is especially ideal for cars that do not have isofix technology. It can be attached to the back of the road with the 3-point seatbelt of any car. This shell designed for children from birth to 13 kg fits many brands of stroller frames. It also has an expandable canopy connected to the carrying handle. 100% polyester, the cover is removable and above all it is hand washable. This seat is perfect to guarantee the safety of your baby especially if you travel often.

Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II 3
7/10

Best value for money

Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II

The best high-end group 0 birth car seat

This Group 0+ car seat Baby-Safe plus SHR II from Römer has all the safety and comfort features of the Baby-safe plus II and is specially designed to ensure that your baby has a safe journey.

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The Britax Römer Car Seat Baby-Safe plus SHR II has integrated adapters that make it easy to attach to strollers. The strollers are also equipped with the Click and Go system and the SHR system. These systems allow you to release it from the stroller with one hand. Apart from being well equipped so it is also easy to remove. In addition, the soft touch area on the inside of the handle makes it even more comfortable to wear on the arm. This group 0+ car seat provides optimal protection for your baby during car rides. It is perfect for your babies from birth until they weigh 13 kg. This seat is very stable for your baby and when you use it, the foot resting on the floor of the seat gives the impression that anything can happen but that nothing will move. Very practical on the road or in the stroller.

Maxi-Cosi Tinca 4
8/10

A great choice

Maxi-Cosi Tinca

A great group 0 birth car seat

The Maxi-cosy seat offers optimal safety for your baby. It is also a very practical car seat for your baby's comfort on the road.

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This group 0+ car seat from Maxi-cosy Tinca complies with the latest legislation for i-size R129 car seats. It is also equipped with a very comfortable reducer that adjusts perfectly to your newborn and offers an ideal sleeping position. It also features an impact absorbing material that is added to the upper side wings for the comfort of larger babies and safety in case of a side impact. In addition, this Group 0+ car seat has a familyFix one i-size base for extremely secure Isofix installation and also a convenient Click and Go system. This means that it is very well equipped and robust for the protection of your baby.

Buying guide • November 2023

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Comparison table of the best car seats birth group 0

TOP OF THE TOP CHEAP TOP OF THE LINE EXCELLENT
Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus 5
9/10
Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania 6
8/10
Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II 7
7/10
Maxi-Cosi Tinca 8
8/10
OUR SELECTION
Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus
Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania
Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II
Maxi-Cosi Tinca
The Amber Plus Car Seat is ideal for the safety and comfort of your newborn. Placed on the i-size 3 way fix base, the carrycot allows your baby to travel up to 6 months with a perfectly flat back.
The Beone group 0+ car seat is one of the most sold. It must be said that its price is extremely attractive and made in the UK. It has a 3-point harness.
This Group 0+ car seat Baby-Safe plus SHR II from Römer has all the safety and comfort features of the Baby-safe plus II and is specially designed to ensure that your baby has a safe journey.
The Maxi-cosy seat offers optimal safety for your baby. It is also a very practical car seat for your baby's comfort on the road.

Has an isofix attachment system

For car without isofix

Easy to install and remove from the stroller

Complies with the latest i-size car seat legislation

Compatible

with all strollers

Attaches to the 3-point seat belt
Equipped with

a Click and GO system and the SHR system

Features

a very comfortable reducer

Equipped

with

an ergonomic carrying handle

For

children from birth to 13 kg

Ideal for babies from birth to 13 kg

Features

a FamilyFix one i-size base for a secure fit

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How to choose your car seat group 0

Choosing a group 0 car seat is complicated, especially if it's your first child! But don't worry, here are the essential criteria to choose well:

#1 - Installation of the seat

You must consider the installation of the group 0 car seat before buying. Will you attach it with a belt or do you prefer to buy a base sold separately? The first solution is more economical but the second is much more practical in use by allowing you to install or remove the shell with only one hand.

#2 - Security level

You must check the safety and protection devices implemented. For this, you can consult the results of the tests of the car seats birth group 0 carried out by the automobile clubs like the ADC or TCS.

#3 - A comfortable car seat

Choose a car seat birth group 0 comfortable and which proposes various levels of reclining because your child will spend a lot of time in there. A seat that is supportive enough to protect his head and covered with a quality fabric that is anti-perspirant. The car seat group 0 compatible with the stroller is most often chosen by parents, because in one click the shell comes to be fixed on the frame of the material. This is the travel system very good to know because some semi-universal shells fit stroller models offered by different brands.

#4 - A seat compatible with the stroller

Before

buying a seat with an isofix attachment device, make sure your car is compatible. Seat manufacturers are required to make public a list of cars that are compatible with the seats they sell.

#5 - An isofix seat?

Securing your child in a car seat

In a seat with a harness

The harness must be well positioned on the child's shoulders and well tightened. It must be readjusted if necessary before each trip. Also, check that you cannot pinch the strap between two fingers, because if it is the case, it is not tight enough. If the child's head is sticking out of the top of the seat or the shoulders are sticking out of the highest position of the harness, this is a sign that you need to change the seat.

In a seat with a seat belt

If the child is secured with a car seat belt, make sure that the strap goes through the notches of the seat; then, that it is positioned on the top of the thighs and not on the child's stomach. But also that it is not twisted and is in contact with the shoulder and not with the neck of the child.

Whatever the type of car seat, it is essential to take the time to secure the seat and to follow the instructions in the installation manual carefully. It is also important to regularly check that the system is properly secured.

A group 0 car seat or a group 0 car seat cosy?

Group 0 car seat with carrycot

As far as comfort is concerned, the carrycot is more practical and is chosen by all parents for their baby. It is installed horizontally on 2 seats. But from a safety point of view, the carrycot does not hold the baby well enough because most of them only have a lap belt and the perpendicular position is risky in case of impact.

Group 0 car seat cosy

The group 0 car seat or cosy is installed exclusively with the back to the road. For the baby's comfort, it can guarantee total comfort. But a shell with a baby of 10 kg is heavy to carry and tends to become too small.

Verdict

The common point of the two car seats birth group 0 is that they can be fixed on a stroller and so not to wake up the child at the time of passing in the car. They can also be attached directly to the vehicle with the seatbelt or be attached to bases that remain constantly in the vehicle. But the group 0 car seat is safer than the carrycot, because it puts the child in a back to the road position, which is the position recommended by all pediatricians.

Tips

Avoid the opportunity!

Do not buy used equipment unless you are sure of its history. Indeed, you don't know in what condition the seat is really in: the straps may be damaged, the structure may have suffered, especially if the seat has been in an accident, which may not be obvious.

Avoid the opportunity!

You don

't necessarily have to be suspicious, our tests show that low cost seats like the models found in hypermarkets are often acceptable or even good in terms of protection. It is generally the convenience of use, comfort and finish that can be improved.

Buying a car seat on the Internet?

You

have to be very careful because some platforms market seats that have not been approved, even if they claim the contrary. Some models can even be dangerous. So make sure it is a known model, referenced, and preferably tested by us.

Do not neglect the child's comfort

Take

comfort into account because the child will spend hours in the seat, without being able to move much. For example, it is important that he can see out of the vehicle. Try to estimate the quality of the protective foams by pressing on them. The seat's adjustability is also important for comfort. For example, some can tilt back slightly, which prevents the child from slumping forward when he or she falls asleep. Some booster seats are adjustable for height and width, others are not.

Buy your car seat on special offer?

Offered

with a big discount or packaged with a stroller or other, discounted seats are often end of the line. They are no less safe because their approval is the same as the new models. However, with the implementation of the new R129 regulation, it is possible to see promotions on R44-04 approved seats multiplying in the near future, as the new i-Size approved models are theoretically more protective.

FAQ

What is the best group 0 car seat?

The best group 0 infant car seat depends on your needs and your budget. Read our buying guide to find out which products are the best at the moment.

What should I look out for when buying a baby seat?

At present, all the restraint systems you buy in shops in Belgium are approved according to the current European safety standards. Before buying a car seat, it is advisable to try it out in your car. In some cars, the belts are too small to fit a baby seat properly. If this is the case, you should buy another model of car seat (there are models that require a shorter belt length). Make sure that the seat also offers good side protection, especially for the head.

Why should babies travel with their backs to the road?

A baby's head is heavy and large compared to the rest of the body. In addition, the neck muscles are not yet sufficiently developed. A head-on collision can lead to neck injuries and even be fatal. If a baby is placed with his back to the road, the impact is spread over his entire back in the event of a collision.

Isn't the carrycot better for the baby?

A child is best protected in a rear-facing baby seat in the event of a head-on collision. This is the best method of transport for your little one. A baby seat is not bad for your baby's back as long as you use it mainly for car journeys. A baby seat is neither a bed, nor a recliner for the house, nor a seat to be installed on the pushchair for walks, except occasionally.

From what age can my baby travel in a child seat?

It is not the age of your child that determines when it is time to move on to the next seat, but the weight and height. Use the baby seat until your child reaches 13 kg or when his or her head is above the edge of the seat.

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Updates

March 2022 : Translation of this buying guide from our partner meilleurtest.fr

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Our selection
Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus 9
Baby comfort carrycot Amber plus
Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania 10
Group 0+ car seat Beone Nania
Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II 11
Britax Römer Baby-Safe plus Car Seat SHR II
Maxi-Cosi Tinca 12
Maxi-Cosi Tinca

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