Best Baby Car Seats in India - Review and Comparison 2021

The age of your child is the most prominent factor that you should consider while looking for a baby car seat. The right car seat chosen as per the baby’s age will provide maximum comfort and safety to your kid. There are 3 types of seats that can safeguard and comfort your kid while in the car. Here is a table to give you a snippet of the types, and also let's discuss this in detail one by one.

• Infant car seats

The infant car seats are among the highly favoured options by the parents to buy for their kids. Reason being that it provides enough protection and reduces the impact of a collision on your child. It is advisable to go for these rear-facing car seats until your child is at least 2 years old. We have used our FAQ section to answer some of the most common questions with regard to rear-facing and front-facing car seats.

• Convertible car seats

The convertible car seats are those which can be used as both front-facing and rear-facing car seats. However, it is advised to go for a convertible only if your toddler has crossed 20 kgs weight. It is also advisable to use the rear-facing car seat until the size of the seat is no longer comfortable for your kid due to the fact that it still has the most impact absorption capacity among all the 3 types.

• Booster car seats

An option for children who have exceeded the height and weight limits of the front-facing harness, the booster car seat is for them. It comes with the option to raise the height of the seat so the seat belt fits correctly. The booster car seats have two options, i.e. backless and high back. While the backless ones are portable and easy to install, the high-back models provide better side-impact than backless booster car seats.

A harness of the car seat is also an element that ensures the safety of your kid. The harness has 2 major types viz. 5 points and 3 points.

5-Point Harness – A 5 points harness has 2 shoulder straps and 2 waist straps with one between-the-point harness that holds the baby tight in a secure position.

3-Point Harness -This type of harness is attached to the seat at 3 points, i.e. 2 shoulder straps and 1 between-the-legs strap. Obviously, a 5 point harness should be your priority for greater safety.

You should consider not just the front impact protection but also the side impact for an unforeseen situation. Even a sudden bump on the road can cause a one-sided or two-sided impact and the protection on the sides should be there to absorb the shock.

The ratio of the car size and the size of the car seat should be such that the seat should easily fit in that space. Any misfit or discomfort caused would mean that it's an investment gone in vain and may cause you to make a fresh purchase to suit your requirements.

Easy installation is important to consider from two points of views - the possibility of regular use and it ensures proper safety if properly installed. Make sure to get a detailed installation guide so that you are fully aware of the nuances of a car seat installation.

When purchasing a car seat, it is important to look for comfort functionalities such as soft padding of the seat, proper head and spine support, etc.

It's a no brainer that babies are going to get messy at any point during a ride, so it is imperative to go for an easy to clean car seat for greater convenience. We recommend going for a car seat that has removable covers that can be washed with ease outside the closed space of a car.

The LuvLap is ought to be on the list for being one of the most known and trusted brands for baby gear, and we are not hesitant to mark it as our top choice. The products from LuvLap have been the best for so long.

This product is a combo of forward-facing and rear-facing car seat. And the European Standard Certification ensures that it has all the right things in place when it comes to safety and performance.

This car seat has a 3 position reclining backrest so the baby can sleep or sit comfortably throughout. The backrest offers proper spine support to the baby and ensures that the baby is in the best posture. Alongside that, the legs, hips and head of the baby are properly protected and secured enough to survive any impact.

Probably the best characteristic of this car seat is that this is a combination car seat suitable for children of ages 4 – 15 months and also for the kids between the age of 9 months to 4 years. This baby car seat has the capacity to hold a child weighing upto 18 kg.

This Lavlap sports convertible is an easy to install seat which needs the belts to install. A five-point harness is another highlight that provides a tight, safe and secure grip while your toddler can enjoy all the fancies of a ride. The headrest has an adjustable height and cushioning is done with a soft and breathable material. The seat is washable and can be washed by machine or manually.

Yet another trusted product line for baby car seats in India is jack and jill from R for Rabbit. It's also a convertible car seat that can also be used as a combo of front-facing or rear-facing. With an ECE R44/04 European Standard Certification, it can be the perfect fit for your child's safety.

Ideal for babies of 0 – 2 years, it can be used as a rear-facing car seat. For babies beyond the age of two, it can be used as a front-facing seat as well. It has side cushions that protect the head when the kids are sleeping and unaware. This lightweight car seat is easily movable and weighs just 5 kgs.

With 3 recline positions and a 5-point safety harness, this is a safe option that provides extra comfort. Moreover, the backrest provides a strong base to their spine. Its seat covers are easily washable and soap can be used to wipe the metal and plastic parts.

The mechanism of this baby car seat makes it easy to install and detach whenever required. The product has a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Trumom is a USA brand making car seat which is suitable for carrying kids from 0- 7 years. Its weight capacity is 25 kg approximately.

This carrycot has 4 position settings that include the feeding position, rocker position, carrycot position and a car seat position. This car seat is compatible with most cars sizes.

The five-point harness coupled with a one-pull adjustment provides adequate protection. The car seat handle can be adjusted in 4 positions which allow the seat to transform into a feeding chair, carrycot, rocker and of course, back to a baby car seat. It has soft-touch adjustments and can be operated with ease, and the baby car seat also has a datable canopy providing protection from wind and sun. The soft paddings of the seat can be removed and are easily washable. It has a quickly removable cover which helps to prevent the tangling of the harness.

This product is another innovative addition from the house of R for Rabbit brand. The goodwill of this brand with regard to safety and quality helped it to retain its popularity.

Similar to its earlier counterpart mentioned in the article, this baby seat also has an ECE R44/04 certification. It has undergone several crash tests and is manufactured adhering to the European Safety Standards. This convertible baby seat can be used in all three forms, viz. Rear-facing, forward-facing and a booster car seat.

Suitable for kids ageing 15 months to 12 years, it covers a large age group and hence it has grown popular. It has adjustable height and a headrest alongside a 5 point safety harness which ensures the safety of your baby and is as secure as a mothers' lap. For side protection, it has padded wings that gently embraces the baby’s head, hips, and wedge to ensure a better position of the spine.

The cushion of the seat is washable either with a machine or manually. The plastic or metal parts should be cleaned with water and should be wiped properly.

The brand Mee Mee could be a lesser-known one than that of the earlier brands on the list, but that doesn't really change the fact that it really offers baby car seats of superior quality. A thick cushioned seat that provides an adequate backrest forming a winning combination of safety and comfort for your children.

The seat is equipped with side impact protection as well to extend extreme comfort to babies and absorb the impact of sudden halts and sharp turns during travel. This baby car seat has a Y shape cushioned belt and is also equipped with the lap belt and shoulder belt which hold the baby safely.

Also coupled with a head support pillow, it also has a button which adjusts to the belt length as required. The padding can be removed easily for washing and maintenance. It weighs just 3.63 kg, and can be effortlessly moved from one place to another and even carried along with your little one!

R for Rabbit comes up again! The brand claims it to be the safest infant car seat and why not? After all, it is an ECE R44/04 certified multipurpose seat for your kid. Ever minor consideration has been taken care to deliver a premium quality product that is safe and comfortable.

This lightweight seat is aided with side impact protection where its deep, padded side wings give the most appropriate support and protection to your baby.

This multi-position car seat can be used as an infant car seat, carrycot, rocker and feeding chair, which greatly enhances its usability and makes it capable to be used in alternate positions.

It also comes with an inbuilt canopy to prevent the babies from getting exposed to direct sunlight.

An adjustable handle finally makes it an absolute package that can be adjusted to the convenience to use the seat in all four positions.

Certified as per European Safety Standards, This LuvLap is no different than its other models discussed on the list with regard to safety and comfort. With 4 in 1 feature embedded in it, it could suit all the basics for a baby car seat.

It is a car seat that can be transformed into a carrycot, a rocker & a feeding chair, and that has a one-pull harness system. A 5 point harness ensures maximum safety on all ends including shoulders, waist & crotch.

Also, the seat has a soft & deep washable padding on the harness, head and seat that ensures a very safe ride for your toddler, while you can be comfortable and unothered from the safety standpoint.

The headrest & harness is 3 position height-adjustable, and the seat is also inclusive of a sunlight-protection canopy, and an easy to wash seat cover. These car seats require DIY installation and its a rear-facing chair suitable for ages between 0 to 15 months, and for kids weighing upto 13 kg. Checkout reviews and comparison of best kids tricycle, best baby strollers, best baby carriers, best kids cycles, best kids bicycles in India.