10 Car Seats in Singapore from Baby Seats to Boosters

Check out this guide of some of the most fab car seats for every stage, from baby car seats to boosters – all available at Mothercare

Buying a car seat for your kid is one of the big life decisions. Like the engagement ring decision with a little more fear and sleep deprived angst thrown in. How do you find the perfect car seat in today’s onslaught of choice considering safety, the direction it faces, plus suitable age and weight ranges – and all that is even before you consult your little babbling darling to see if they’ll actually sit in the darn thing without a meltdown!

We feel your pain mama, so we have rounded up some of the best car seats readily available on the island all handily in one place at Mothercare where you can check them out yourself for side by side comparisons.

Check out the gallery for the lineup of backward facing, forward facing, combination seats as well as boosters!

If this were the Oscars, Cloud Q would be up there with a long winded acceptance speech. Cloud Q was the test winner in Group 0+ by German Stiftung Warentest being  the only car seat to achieve the grade “very good” in the safety category. No easy feat! The reclining backrest allows your baby to lie-flat (outside the car) plus the angle can be adjusted easily with one hand without having to take kiddo out of the carrier – which also doubles up as a carry cot. Add in the integrated XXL foldaway sun canopy and you’ve got a pretty smart solution for tropical sun rays.

Stand out features: 
– travel system compatible with Cybex strollers
– telescopic Linear Side-Impact Protection in combination with the energy-absorbing shell.
– 11-position Height-Adjustable Headrest

Price at Mothercare: $499

Mothercare Ziba baby car seat scores high on its affordable price point. No re-mortgaging the house for this one – phew! This car seat is suitable for children from birth to a maximum weight of 13kg (approximately 12 – 15 months). This backward facing car seat has a three-point harness which can handily be tightened using one hand which is useful if you’ve got your hands full holding your baby plus the shopping! The padded chest and buckle pads add layers of comfort and thanks to the sturdy newborn support cushion this makes a good option for small sleeping babes.

Stand out features
– Side-impact protection
– one handed harness strap adjustment
– cover can be removed and hand-washed
– plus sun canopies are available as an add on.

Price at Mothercare: $198

Cybex Sirona, has the best of both worlds – from birth it is a rear-facing child seat thus reducing the risk of injury in a head-on collision by more than 80%. When your kid gets restless and too big for backward facing (from 9kg), the Cybex Sirona converts to front-facing with adjustable impact shield for older kids (up to 18 kg).  Mamas will love the easy entry position (the seat turns to the side door to put your kid in) and the 360° rotation feature (no need to take the seat out to swap from rear-facing to forward-facing).

Stand out features: 
– Installing is super easy with the one-click ISOFIX (no further fastening required).
– Isofix anchoring prop at the front helps to absorb the force of impact in case of a head-on collision and provides additional stability.
– 11-position height adjustable headrest
– Rebound bar (rear facing only) for maximum protection
– Telescopic Linear Side-impact Protection for forward or rear facing positions.

Price at Mothercare: $899

The Snapkis Transformers 0-4 Car Seat is a rear and forward-facing car seat that your child can use from birth to 18kg. We love the design of this  cover in bright red – fashionistas look this way! Plus it’s machine washable too so no scrubbing off your manicure when your bub smears his snack on the cover! Safety wise there is a 5 point harness one of the safest harnesses around plus a side impact protection system with foam to absorb the impact of side and rear crashes instantly to help prevent serious head trauma. When your baby wants to catch a nap – there is a 3 position reclining backrest too.

Price at Mothercare: $229

The Mothercare Madrid Combination Car Seat is an easy-to-fit rear and forward-facing car seat that your child can use from birth to 18kg (approximately 4 years). This car seat is great value (check online for mega deals), plus it offers comfort and safety protection. With three seat recline positions as well as body support and a head cushion for younger children – it offers the perfect respite for snooze time. The comfortable padded cover is removable and hand washable too.

Stand out features: 

• Rear facing from birth to 9kg/20lbs
• Forward facing from 9 months to approx. 4 years (9kg to 18kg)
• 5-point harness which has individual harness tensioners for added safety
• Side impact protectionPrice at Mothercare: $229

The Britax Eclipse is one to have on your radar if you have a smaller car, thanks to the slim design of the base. Britax Eclipse is forward facing so suitable for babies from 9 kg to 18kg. With side impact protection and a unique pitch control system which will reduce your child’s forward movements in the seat. The car seat can be secured in the car using either the 3 point seat belt or a 2 point lap belt with chest pads for added comfort, and adjustable straps as your child grows. The seat also reclines in 5 different positions, from upright to a more laid back mode for long car journeys at nap time.

Stand out features:
 – 5-point safety harness
– slim base means it’s great for smaller cars.

Price at Mothercare: $420

Maxi Cosi is a solid brand that we know and love. The Maxi-Cosi Axiss is a forward facing seat (for 9kg to 18 kg kids) that can rotate 90 degrees to face the open car door allowing your child to be placed in and safely fastened with ease – no more craning round the seat mama! There are 8 different reclining positions (gadget-dads love this feature!), ranging from an upright mode through to sleep mode making this one a hot fave for us. The seat has extra padding for your child’s head, back and bottom and the headrest and harness is easily adjustable to ensure a secure and comfortable fit as your child grows.

Stand out features

– Side Impact Protection System
– 8 recline positions
– Rotates 90 degrees allowing easy access to  seat

Price at Mothercare $735

Mothercare Sport car seat is an easy-to-fit forward-facing car seat – it is a pretty sturdy looking number that your child can use from 9-18kgs (approx. 9 months to 4 years) offering great value and comfort.  Safety-wise there is side impact protection and a 5 point harness.  Thumbs up that the padded cover and body support cushion for younger children is removable and washable. Mums are especially happy with the recline positions on this one – with five recline options your bub will be off to la-la land in no time!

Stand out features:
– 5 seat recline positions
– 5-point harness
– Deep wide wings with side impact protection

Price at Mothercare: $315 

Snapkis Steps 1-11 Car Seat is an affordable forward-facing car seat that your child can use from 9kg all the way up to 36kg. With such brilliant usage mileage – many car seats only range up to 18 kgs – this seat gives you more bang for your buck! From toddler to junior to older kids using just the booster – if you are looking for a long-term car seat solution this could be it! This lightweight car seat can be easily converted into a highback booster with harness, Group 1-2-3 and can be installed with a 3-point seat belt. The side impact protection system, absorbs the impact of side and rear crashes instantly to help prevent serious head trauma while the 5-point harness keeps kids secure.

Stand out features
– Side impact protection system
– Forward facing and converts to booster
– 5-point harness keeps kids secure.

Price at Mothercare $179

Mothercare Advance XP looks the part with its eye-catching stylish design. This high backed booster is very comfy and suitable for bubs approximately 9 months to 11 years old (9kg – 36kg). It also includes a height adjustable harness which is used by younger children from approx. 9 months to 4 years old. For the bigger kids, the harness can be removed and the car’s seat belt used to secure the booster. There’s  a recline mechanism, which means that when your little passengers are asleep, they will be able to travel in comfort without their heads falling forwards. Swivel arm rests complete the picture making access easy peasy – mamas with screaming tots will appreciate the handiness of this!

 Stand out features
– side impact protection
– swivel arm rests for easy access into and out of the seat
– seat cover is easily removable and hand washable.

Price at Mothercare: $231

Ask your kid to pick out their fave looking seat and chances are, it will be the Mothercare Commuter Deluxe – an eye-catching design which is lightweight, affordable and super portable. This booster seat is suitable for kids from 15kg to 36kg (approx. 4-11 years) and features a padded seat and armrests, and raises your little one to the correct height for use with an adult seat belt. The removable, hand-washable cover is great for cleaning up after messy kids in the car. Price-wise this one is hard to beat – a good option for kitting out the grandparents cars and having one on standby for when you are traveling abroad!

Price at Mothercare: $59

Trunki BoostApak is the best way to avoid hire charges when travelling abroad (where car seats are often a legal requirement for kids under 12 years old). It is recommended for children under 135cm weighing between 15 and 36 kg (approx. 4–12 years). It’s also an ideal solution for sharing lifts and travelling in taxis.

Stand out features
-Hand luggage-approved backpack that doubles as a booster seat with plenty of space for toys and games  – great for long journeys.
– BoostApak is a ECE44.04 approved for group 2 & 3, and certified to European Union safety standards

Price at Mothercare $119

We are big fans of mifold having trialed it out this year. Mifold adjusts the adult-sized seatbelt to securely fit a child (age 4 – 12 years old) by holding the lapbelt accurately on the hip bones. Built using SuperTough^TM plastic polymers and aircraft grade aluminium, mifold is mighty small and mighty strong. Perfect for fitting three kids in-a-row even in the smallest cars.

Stand out features
– We love how compact this is – it folds up to 10in x 5in and fits in your glove box or backpack, such a good find for holiday use!
– This comfortable seat prevents slipping, stays cool even on hot days and is easy to clean

Price at Mothercare: $99