When choosing the best car seat for your baby, safety, comfort, and practicality are paramount.

As part of our detailed car reviews, we've tested and selected our favourite baby car seats from Mother's Choice and Maxi Cosi, each designed to provide exceptional protection and comfort for young ones.

Here’s a breakdown of our top picks for 2025, including the safety features and age ranges for each car seat.

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Maxi-Cosi Pria

Suitable for: Birth to 4 years
Type: Convertible car seat (suitable for rearward and forward facing)
Safety Features: Air Protect® for side impact protection, SMART Lock installation, 11-position headrest, and SMART Guide® system.
Comfort: Bamboo-wicking fabric, 3D mesh, multiple recline positions
Additional Features: Machine-washable seat covers, compact size, easy installation, lifetime warranty, and accident exchange service, extended rear facing for up to 30 months.

Thanks to its SMART Guide® system which allows you to place your rear-facing child into their car seat a lot easier, it’s currently our favourite car seat on rotation.

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2. Maxi-Cosi Mico 12 LX

The Maxi-Cosi Mico 12 LX is a top-tier baby capsule designed to provide the highest level of safety and comfort. Key features include:

Suitable for: Newborns (including low birth weight) up to 12 months
Type: Baby capsule
Safety features: Air Protect® side-impact protection, magnetic harness holders
Comfort: Bamboo wicking fabric for cooling, adjustable headrest and harness for easy customization
Additional features: Compatible with leading strollers for a travel system, UPF 50+ weather-resistant canopy

Shop the Maxi Cosi Mico 12 LX here.

3. Maxi-Cosi Mico Plus

Suitable for: Newborn to 6 months approx.
Type: Baby Capsule
Safety Features:, Air Protect® Technology, ISOFIX compatible, magnetic harness holders
Comfort Features: Bamboo wicking fabric, extendable + reflective sun canopy, water-resistant hood,
Additional features: Lightweight to carry, travel system compatible, reversible seat insert

Shop the Maxi Cosi Mico Plus here.

4. Mother’s Choice Focus

Suitable for: 6 months to 8 years approx.

Type: Forward-Facing Harnessed Car Seat

Safety Features: Compact design for easy 3-seat installation, harnessed belt for up to 8 years of age,

Comfort Features: Two recline positions, wicking fabric, additional padding for comfort with infant insert for younger children

Additional Features: One-handed adjustable headrest, swing-out cup holders, crotch buckle height adjustment, easy-to-remove machine washable covers.

Shop the Mothers Choice Focus here.

5. Mother’s Choice Ascend

Suitable for: 0 to 8 years approx. (Rearward facing, forward facing)

Type: Convertible car seat

Safety Features: Side impact protection, 10 position adjustable headrest, ISOFIX installation

Comfort Features: Plush seat padding for comfort, multiple recline positions for improved comfort during long trips, breathable fabric to keep your child cool

Additional Features: Machine washable seat cover, newborn inserts, extended rear facing for up to 30 months.

Shop the Mothers Choice Ascend here.

6. Mother’s Choice Adore AP

Suitable for: Newborn to 4 years approx.

Type: Convertible Car Seat

Safety Features: Air Protect® for superior side impact protection, ISOFIX compatible, extended rearward facing up to approximately 30 months, forward-facing to approximately 4 years, built-in rebound bar for secure installation

Comfort Features: Cool Baby™ wicking fabric, infant inserts, 3-position recline for adjustable comfort, machine washable covers for easy cleaning.

Additional Features: Easy headrest adjustment for growing children, large seating depth for better comfort, 6-year warranty on the shell, 2 years on fabric.

Shop the Mothers Choice Adore AP here.

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Our top baby car seats in 2025