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All about car seats Independent extended rear-facing specialist, car seat expert & retailer based in Yorkshire

www.allaboutcarseats.co.uk Welcome to All about car seats!

I'm a car seat specialist since 2013, regional trainer since 2014, IOSH accredited adviser and Good Egg Safety expert. I'm a passionate extended rear-facing ambassador and I stock only the safest, hand picked car seats that I would entrust with the life of my own child.

📢📣Important information regarding Axkid Minikid Core❗❗❗ Axkid has initiated a voluntary recall of Minikid Core seats fro...
22/09/2026

📢📣Important information regarding Axkid Minikid Core❗❗❗


Axkid has initiated a voluntary recall of Minikid Core seats from the affected batch, with batch numbers starting with E9.

At launch, Minikid Core had successfully completed all required approvals and our safety testing programme. Later consumer and internal testing identified results that differed from the level of performance we expect from an Axkid product.

Minikid Core continues to meet the required legal approval and has demonstrated strong safety performance across several demanding test conditions, including the Swedish Plus Test, automotive testing and Axkid’s own additional testing.

However, meeting legal requirements is only the starting point for us. When something does not meet our expectations, we act. That is why we have decided to voluntarily recall and replace all Minikid Core seats from the affected batch.

If you own a Minikid Core from the affected batch, we will replace your seat free of charge — regardless of whether it was purchased directly from Axkid or through one of our retailers.

Based on our current safety assessment, you can continue using your Minikid Core until your replacement arrives.

Please register your seat through the dedicated form via the global Axkid page to arrange your replacement and find the latest information.

https://axkid.com/product-safety-message/

This voluntary recall applies only to the affected Minikid Core batch. No other Axkid car seats are affected.

🚨🔉Pixel 3 Complimentary Service ActionDear Parents,Avionaut has announced a voluntary service action for the Pixel 3 inf...
23/07/2026

🚨🔉Pixel 3 Complimentary Service Action

Dear Parents,

Avionaut has announced a voluntary service action for the Pixel 3 infant car seat.

As part of our ongoing quality assurance process, they identified a handle assembly component which, under specific conditions during carrying, may not meet our internal durability standards. The root cause has already been fully eliminated from our production process.

As a precaution, we kindly ask you to send your Pixel 3 infant car seat to one of their authorised service centres. Every seat will undergo a thorough inspection, and the identified component will be replaced with a new one. The procedure is straightforward and will be handled by the Avionaut team as a priority to minimise turnaround time.

Important safety information:

This service action relates only to an additional component used to secure the carrying handle of the infant car seat. It does not affect your child's safety while travelling in a vehicle. When correctly installed—either on a compatible base or using the vehicle's seat belt—the Pixel 3 continues to provide the same level of protection and fully complies with all applicable safety regulations and certification requirements.

They are only taking this proactive measure to ensure the highest product quality and to provide complete confidence when using your Avionaut product.

How to register your Pixel 3 for the service action:

• Contact Avionaut at [email protected]
• Include the information needed to identify your product: serial number and your contact details.
• Let them know whether you require a replacement infant car seat while your product is being serviced.
• Wait for shipping instructions from the Customer Service team.
• Hand the packed infant car seat to the courier arranged and paid for by Avionaut.
• If you requested a replacement seat, it will be delivered before your own seat is collected.
• Avionaut authorised service centre will replace the handle component and return your infant car seat as soon as the work has been completed.

The entire service process is free of charge, and their Customer Service team will be happy to assist you throughout every step of the process.

Thank you for your trust and cooperation.

09/06/2026

We’re proud to be supporting Rear Face for Safety - a new national campaign launching today during Child Safety Week to help better protect children on UK roads.

The campaign is encouraging parents to keep children rear-facing until at least four-years-old - and preferably longer where possible - supported by evidence showing children are up to 5X safer travelling rear-facing than forward-facing.

Rear Face for Safety brings together organisations and experts from across road safety, policing, child injury prevention, public health and academia, alongside Swedish child road safety experts who have helped make Sweden one of the safest countries in the world for children on the road.

Find out more and support the campaign here: https://49zub.share.hsforms.com/2RSq7HCtsQpS5fUZJpThBEA


There is a difference between the legal minimum and best practice.Across Europe, UN R129 requires rear-facing travel unt...
29/05/2026

There is a difference between the legal minimum and best practice.

Across Europe, UN R129 requires rear-facing travel until at least 15 months. In Sweden, authorities and traffic safety organisations recommend keeping children rear-facing much longer. Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) says children travel safest rear-facing until around four years and recommends rear-facing for as long as possible, while NTF (The National Society for Road Safety) recommends rear-facing to at least 4–5 years, preferably longer.

At Axkid, they follow the Swedish recommendation because they believe best practice should guide design and advice, not just the legal minimum.

For us, that means helping children stay rear-facing for as long as possible.

28/05/2026

In a frontal crash—the most common and severe type of collision—a forward-facing seat allows the child's head and neck to be thrown violently forward, as their neck muscles are not fully developed. A rear-facing seat acts as a protective shield. It cradles the child's head, neck, and spine, distributing the crash forces across the entire shell of the seat.

Young children have disproportionately large, heavy heads and soft, developing spinal columns. When a forward-facing child is involved in a head-on collision, their torso is held by the seat harness, but their head and neck are violently thrown forward, which can lead to severe or fatal injuries. Force Reduction: In a 30 mph crash, a forward-facing seat places up to 300 kg of pressure on a child's neck, whereas a rear-facing seat reduces this impact to just 50kg. Injury Reduction: Rear-facing seats reduce the risk of severe injury in a high-impact crash from 40% (in forward-facing seats) down to just 8%.

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📢📢📢🔊 ADAC Child car seat test Spring 2026————————————————————————————ADAC Child car seat test Spring 2026In its latest ...
26/05/2026

📢📢📢🔊 ADAC Child car seat test Spring 2026

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ADAC Child car seat test Spring 2026

In its latest child car seat test, the ADAC critically examined 26 new seats for safety, ease of use, ergonomics, pollutant content, and environmental pollutants. Not every seat is safe for children.

One car seat failed the test (see detailed description in link at the bottom)

Choosing the right child car seat is difficult for many parents: the selection is often overwhelming . Which models are safe, easy to install, and offer good value for money? The ADAC answers these questions twice a year in its child car seat test – and has been doing so for around 60 years. The successful test series began in 1966 with an article on child car seats in ADAC Motorwelt magazine .

Currently, 26 child car seats of all sizes have been tested and evaluated in five categories: safety, ease of use, ergonomics, harmful substances, and environmental pollutants. The tests included infant carriers , seats for toddlers , and booster seats for older children, with prices ranging from around £60 to over £400 were tested.

The results:

6 of the 26 child car seats tested received the ADAC rating of "good" and 16 models received a "satisfactory" rating. Three child car seats were rated "adequate," and one infant carrier failed with the ADAC rating of "deficient ." A positive finding in the current test: No child car seat failed due to excessive levels of environmental pollutants (PFAS).

The models rated "good" and "satisfactory" in the current child car seat test are recommended. These significantly exceed the legal requirements in some cases. This is because the frontal impact tests subjected the products to much higher forces than those required for the approval tests for child car seats according to UN Regulation 129 .

A success for the ADAC child car seat test with its long history , because the club's requirements were taken into account during product development, which further increased the quality of the child car seats.

Best ADAC rating in the test: Grade 1.9 for a baby car seat
Product photo of the Foppapedretti Disk Infant i-Size + Pond i-Size child seat
The Foppapedretti infant car seat is part of a modular system where various child car seats can be attached to the same Isofix base.

With a score of 1.9, one model achieved the best overall result: the Foppapedretti Disk Infant i-Size + Tech i-Size baby car seat with Isofix base for children up to approximately 18 months old. This car seat is approved for children between 40 and 87 centimeters tall, but at €368, it is priced in the upper range.

One child car seat failed the test.
Product photo of the Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 car seat + Base Mink FX
Due to serious safety flaws, this Kinderkraft baby car seat failed the test (it detached from the base and was thrown across the crash test rig— * see details below).

This child car seat test once again demonstrates significant differences in quality and shows that not all models meet the high standards of the ADAC consumer protection test. The Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 + Base Mink FX2 infant car seat failed with a "poor" rating .

As the ADAC had previously reported, this child car seat with Isofix base failed the frontal crash test – the infant car seat detached from the Isofix base. Parents who have already purchased the seat can exchange or return it to the manufacturer.

The Kinderkraft baby car seat with Isofix base is approved for babies from birth up to a height of 87 centimeters and costs 145 euros.

Child car seat test Spring 2026 ADAC test result:

Foppapedretti Disk Infant i-Size + Tech i-Size

Overall: 1.9
Safety result: 1.8
€368
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Foppapedretti Disk Infant i-Size

Overall: 2.2
Safety result: 1.9
€199
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Silver Cross Glide Plus 360

Overall: 2.4
Safety result: 2.5
€259
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Silver Cross Glide Plus 360 + Base Plus 360

Overall: 3.1
Safety result: 3.4
€488
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Bugaboo Otter by Nuna

Overall: 2.6
Safety result: 2.2
€279
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Bugaboo Otter + 360 Base by Nuna

Overall: 2.7
Safety result: 3.0
€528
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Nuna Arraflex + Base Next

Overall: 2.7
Safety result: 3.0
500 €
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Jané Concord Kombibaby

Overall: 3.2
Safety result: 2.5
€219
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Jané Concord combination baby + combination base

Overall: 3.3
Safety result: 3.4
€458
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2

Overall: 3.3
Safety result: 2.1
65 €
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 + Base Mink FX2

Overall: 5.5
Safety result: 5.5
145 €
baby
40 cm to 87 cm

Cybex Sirona Ti

Overall: 2.5
Safety result: 2.1
€480
Baby and toddler
40 cm to 105 cm

Silver Cross Approach Plus 360 + Base Plus 360

Overall: 3.0
Safety result: 3.1
€578
Baby and toddler
40 cm to 105 cm

Maxi-Cosi Emerald 360 Pro

Overall: 3.1
Safety result: 3.1
500 €
Baby, toddler, child
40 cm to 150 cm

Jané Concord Kombikid + Kombibase

Overall: 4.0
Safety result: 3.1
€495
Baby and toddler
40 cm to 105 cm

Peg Perego Viaggio Giro + Base Giro

Overall: 3.2
Safety result: 3.3
€518
toddler
61 cm to 105 cm

Britax Römer Dualfix 5Z + Vario Base 5Z

Overall: 3.2
Safety result: 3.5
€540
toddler
61 cm to 105 cm

Axkid Minikid 4 Pro

Overall: 3.6
Safety result: 2.8
500 €
Toddler and child
61 cm to 125 cm

Avionaut Stardust

Overall: 3.3
Safety result: 3.4
€470
Toddler and child
61 cm to 150 cm

Chicco Fullseat 360 i-Size + Full 360 Base

Overall: 3.3
Safety result: 3.2
€459
Toddler and child
61 cm to 150 cm

Cybex Pallas G3

Overall: 2.5
Safety result: 2.6
€260
Toddler and child
76 cm to 150 cm

Joie i-Irvana

Overall: 3.2
Safety result: 3.5
€169
Toddler and child
76 cm to 150 cm

Lionelo Lavender i-Size

Overall: 3.9
Safety result: 4.2
€190
Toddler and child
76 cm to 150 cm

Thule Palm

Overall: 2.6
Safety result: 3.1
€270
child
100 cm to 150 cm

Maxi-Cosi Topaz i-Size

Overall: 3.2
Safety result: 3.4
140 €
child
100 cm to 150 cm

Kinderkraft Junior Fix 2 i-Size

Overall: 2.5
Safety result: 2.9
75 €
child
100 cm to 150 cm

Criteria:

0.6 - 1.5 very good

1.6 - 2.5 good

2.6 - 3.5 satisfactory

3.6 - 4.5 sufficient / enough to pass

4.6 - 5.5 inadequate / failed

Before buying a child car seat from a specialist retailer, parents should always thoroughly research the available options. The results of child car seat tests can be helpful in this regard. The following table lists all car seats for children of all ages tested since 2020.

However, due to the now even stricter testing methodology, the results from 2020 to 2024 are not directly comparable with the results from 2025 onwards . Nevertheless, the seats rated "very good" and "good" between 2020 and 2024 can still be recommended.

Additional test failed:

A whole series of identical child car seat models failed the crash test.

In addition , frontal crash tests were conducted on seven so-called white-label products . These are identical in construction to the Reecle 360 (ZA10 iSize) child car seat , which was already tested and failed in 2025. They appear on the market under different names, but with the same approval number as the failed Reecle convertible car seat .

Buf Boof Tweety Plus

Ding Aiden 360

Kidiz 360

KidsZone i-Size 360

Lettas i-Size 360

Miophy i-Size 360

Xomax 946i

White-label models fail with a "deficient" rating.
In all frontal crash tests , the upper end of the seat shell remained connected to the vehicle via the top tether strap , but the seat shell, along with the dummy strapped into it, swirled around the vehicle.

Because there is a high risk of the child sustaining serious injuries in a frontal crash against the front seat or vehicle door, the protection offered by all seven models mentioned above is rated "inadequate." The ADAC strongly advises against purchasing these child car seats ! The ADAC has refrained from further testing in this case, as the seats already revealed glaring weaknesses in the frontal crash test.

The white-label models rated "deficient" in the frontal crash test do, however, meet legal requirements and may therefore be sold in Europe. Parents who have already purchased such a child seat do not have a general right to return or exchange it.

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🔊📢⚠️🚨 PRODUCT RECALL‼️DOREL recalls Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Slide Pro base ➡️ What risk does this product pose?A visual indi...
21/05/2026

🔊📢⚠️🚨 PRODUCT RECALL‼️

DOREL recalls Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Slide Pro base

➡️ What risk does this product pose?

A visual indicator on the base may be disrupted if the car seat is not detached in the intended way. If this occurs, the indicator may not function as expected during the following installation.

This may mean that although the indicator is green, the car seat might not be properly connected to the base.

➡️ What to do?

Check if your base is affected using our online tool: https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/c/check-your-product

If your base is affected, we will arrange for your replacement base to be sent as soon as possible.

While waiting for a replacement base, it is possible to continue to use the base and compatible car seats safely, choosing one of the following options:

a) Manually double-checking the attachment at both the front and back of the car seat to ensure it is properly secured to the base at each installation, rather than relying solely on the visual indicator. The unlocking handle at the front of the base can be re-activated to reset the attachment if necessary. Manual Installation Guide

b) Install the Coral Slide Pro or Pebble Slide Pro using the vehicle's seat belt.

For more information visit: https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/c/ | FAQ

You asked🗣️📨… we delivered 👉🎁🎉🔥We’re proud to announce that we are now official retailers of RECARO car seats! You can n...
20/05/2026

You asked🗣️📨… we delivered 👉🎁🎉🔥

We’re proud to announce that we are now official retailers of RECARO car seats!

You can now shop selected models through our website, with more products arriving soon.

↪️ https://allaboutcarseats.co.uk/store/i-size/recaro-axion-1/

RECARO is one of those manufacturers that hardly needs an introduction — but for those who haven’t heard of them yet, RECARO is a premier German brand renowned for premium seating solutions, celebrated for over a century of ergonomic design and safety.

Founded in 1906 in Stuttgart by master saddler Wilhelm Reutter, Recaro has grown from a specialized automotive body shop into an internationally recognized brand synonymous with ergonomic engineering, luxury, and safety. The brand is known for maintaining an unwavering reputation across several distinct industries:

✨Automotive:

Famous for inventing the first retrofit sports seat in 1965. Today, they provide premium aftermarket sports seats (like the Sport C line) and racing shells for cars and commercial vehicles.

✨ Aviation:

Recaro is a premier developer of economy and business-class aircraft seating used by over 50 airlines worldwide.

✨ Child Safety:

RECARO Child Safety, the brand engineers highly rated, award-winning i-Size child restraints and highback boosters (such as the ADAC-tested Axion 1) that prioritize both comfort and advanced side-impact protection, offering long-lasting quality.

✨ Specialty Seating:

🚂🛤️ RECARO Rail: Delivers tailored seating concepts for the train and mass transit industry.

🛳️ 🏟️ Maritime & Stadium Seats: They supply custom premium boat seats for maritime skippers, as well as specialized, branded dugout seating for major European football clubs.

🎮 RECARO Gaming

A highly successful segment providing top-tier ergonomic support for esports players and PC gamers. Their premium models, the RECARO Aer and RECARO Nxt, both secured wins at the prestigious German Design Award 2025 for exceptional office furniture product design.

The company's overarching mission centers on combining cutting-edge design, comfort, and safety across all its custom mobility products.

As a car seat professional I had a pleasure to see crash tests in the flesh quite a few times and physics works the same...
19/04/2026

As a car seat professional I had a pleasure to see crash tests in the flesh quite a few times and physics works the same every time...

When a child is rear-facing, the forces of a frontal collision (which is the most common and most severe type) are spread across the entire back of the seat—head, neck, spine, and pelvis. The shell of the seat absorbs and distributes that energy. In forward-facing seats, by contrast, the body is restrained by the harness but the head is thrown forward, putting huge strain on the neck.

As for legs: children’s legs are actually safer rear-facing. In a crash, their legs are drawn up and contained within the seat shell. The forces involved simply don’t act in a way that would “snap” them because they’re not being flung forward into a hard structure.

In forward-facing seats, a child’s legs are thrown forward in a crash and can strike the seat in front or other parts of the vehicle interior. That’s where most lower limb injuries tend to happen—through direct impact or from the forces travelling through the body as it’s restrained by the harness.

Rear-facing works differently. The child is “cradled” by the seat, and during a frontal collision their whole body—head, neck, spine, and legs—moves into the shell together. There’s no forward flinging of the limbs, which is why leg injuries are actually less common in rear-facing children.
So when people worry about “cramped legs causing breaks,” it’s really the opposite of what crash dynamics show:

Forward-facing → higher chance of limb contact and injury
Rear-facing → limbs contained, forces distributed, lower injury risk overall

And when you weigh that against the significantly higher risk of head and neck injury in forward-facing, the safety advantage of rear-facing becomes very clear.

Real-world data backs this up:
"Rear-facing dramatically reduces the risk of serious head, neck, and spinal injuries, which are far more dangerous than potential limb injuries."
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Marta Erill, Physiotherapist in collaboration with Ana Irene Urbieta Quiroga Professor of physical sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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