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The best extended rear-facing car seats
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It's been traditional that once your child reached around a year old, they'd move to a forward-facing car seat.
But did you know that travelling in a rear-facing car seat is much safer if an accident happens?
There are now lots of extended rear-facing car seats available, meaning your child can travel in greater safely until they are around four years old.
Read more about the safety factors in our full article about the benefits of extended rear-facing car seats.
Here are five of our favourites:
1. Graco Slimfit, £150
*Group 0+/1/2/3 can be used from birth up to 12 years old
*Great option for people who need to transport children of different ages
*Four-position recline to ensure comfort even on long journeys
This versatile and super safe car seat is a great option for parents who have lots of children, or who want to invest in one key car seat that will grow with their child. The headrest is adjustable with one hand and the harness automatically adjusts with it so it's easy to fit. It can be used rear-facing for little ones up to around four years old and has a secure five-point harness.
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2. Britax DualFix, £225
*Extended rear-facing
*Swivels 360 for ease of use
*Multiple reclines for nap time
The DualFix was one of the first of the new breed of car seats that could swivel a full 360 degrees, meaning that not only is it much easier to get your child in and out of the car, by twisting the seat to face the door, it also has the capability to carry your child rear-facing for up to four years.
A height-adjustable headrest and harness means that you can easily adjust the seat as your child grows, and there are also installation indicators so you know that the seat is fitted correctly.
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3. Concord Reverso Plus, £299
*Suitable for birth to four years
*Extra light and safe
*Made entirely from shock-absobing material
*Size: 80 x 44 x 46 cm
*Aluminium frames and multifunctional inner shell
The Concord Reverso Plus has a built-in base so there's no added expense, and will transport your child comfortably until around age four. Its three point harness is comfy and fuss-free, plus a seat liner and newborn cradle are included with the seat. The angle of sitting and lying can be adjusted for added comfort, plus there's a cushioned foot plate with automatic adjustment to the vehicle seat.
4. Cybex Sirona M2 i-Size, £199.95
*Size: 72 cm x 44 cm x 66 cm
*Suitable for birth to four years
*Height adjustable headrest
*Good amount of legroom for taller kids
With a built-in base, a one-handed recline function and a height-adjustable headrest, the Sirona is a good, practical choice. It doesn't take up too much space, making it ideal for smaller cars. Despite it being fairly small, it boasts a good amount of legroom for tall children. It's been designed to allow plenty of leg room for growing children without taking up too much space in smaller vehicles.
5. Maxi Cosi AxissFix, £299
*Suitable from birth to four years
*Integrated 5-point harness with one-pull adjustment
*Rearward facing for children from 40 to 105cm tall
*360° rotating seat feature
The Gravity has a rotating seat system so it can either forward or rear-face, and has four recline positions for extra comfort during naps on-the-go. It's extremely safe, and ventilated for added comfort. The seat even comes with an added cushion insert for your newborn. Simple and secure to fit using your car's Isofix anchor points.
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