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Britax Poplar Carseat

Choosing A Carseat

Written by: Anna Barlow

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Time to read 5 min

Choosing a carseat can feel daunting, but we're here to make your big decisions easy.

We are going to summarise the key features of our best-selling carseats to help you choose what is best for your family.


Need some personalised help? We're always happy to provide advice around which carseat to choose based on your vehicle type, your existing carseats + your child.


We really do have a carseat for everyone, without overwhelming you with choices! There are so many carseats on the market, and we've picked the best of the best to make your decision easy.

Bringing you tried and trusted capsules and carseats from reputable brands like Infasecure, Maxi Cosi, Britax, Nuna + Baby Jogger.

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NEED A CAPSULE? WE THINK SO!

Not everyone needs or wants to use a capsule but we think they make life that little bit easier - especially if it's not your first child. Being able to easily transport your little one from home, to the car, to the shops or school + back again without waking or disturbing your sleeping baby is a win in our eyes! 

Capsules are also great for ease of getting your little one in and out of the car as you can safely buckle them in from the comfort of your house before you leave, then simply click the capsule in to the base in the car. The other great thing about a capsule? They're compatible with most leading brand strollers and can easily click on and off your stroller for life on-the-go!

We stock three great capsules that are all compatible with the strollers that we stock. 


The Maxi Cosi Mico Luxe Capsule is a great base capsule. Priced at $399 including the base, this is a great price point for a capsule that does everything you need it to. 

- Comes with a base 
- Plush inserts for newborns 
- Lightweight & easy to carry 
- Compatible with all leading strollers 


Looking for something a little more luxurious? Consider the Nuna Pipa Rx capsule with RELX base. This is our lightest capsule and comes with a few added extras including a higher weight range to last your little one a bit longer + dream drape for added sun protection and less sleep disturbance when out and about. It also has a 4 position on-the-go recline on the base when installed in the car. 

Our newest capsule to the store is the Maxi Cosi Pebble 360 capsule with Slide Tech. When purchased with the base, this capsule can rotate 360 degrees and easily slide out towards you in the car for easy in & out of your little one. This base is also compatible with the Maxi Cosi Pearl 360 carseat so you get more bang for your buck in the long run. 


Some more key features of the Maxi Cosi Pebble 360 carseat:
- Comes with newborn inserts 
- Rotates 360 degrees when installed with the base [sold separately]
- G-Cell side impact protection 
- 3 position recline including lie-flat which can be used in the car 

Nuna Pipa Rx Capsule
Maxi Cosi Mico Luxe Carseat
Maxi Cosi Pebble 360 Carseat

THE NEXT STAGE OF CARSEAT

The next stage after a capsule, or instead of a capsule if you would like to use a carseat straight from birth, is a rear facing carseat. It is best practice to rear face until at least 2 years, but we advocate for rear facing until age 3/4 or even longer if able. Our range of carseats all rear face for an extended period of time and will give you options when it comes to turning your child forward facing. 


We have three carseats that will rear face until approximately age 3/4 [possibly longer] and last your child until they can move in to a harnessed booster [approx. age 5/6]. 


The Britax Poplar or Poplar S is a great place to start when it comes to rear facing carseats. These seats are easy to install with either Isofix or Clicktight seatbelt installation. The key difference between the two is that the Poplar S is suited for younger children with newborn inserts and a stability bar for safer rear facing installation. 


Key features of the Britax Poplar S

- Stability bar for safer rear facing 
- Plush removable newborn inserts 
- Narrow width and depth for compact cars & fitting 3 across in most* vehicles 
- Safe & easy install with clicktight or isofix installation 
- Steel reinforced frame 
- Extended Rear facing to 22.5kg 
- Forward facing to 29.4kg approx.
- Poplar has the same features minus the stability bar and newborn inserts 

The next seat in our range is the Baby Jogger City Turn carseat. This seat is not only great for extended rear facing up to 22.7kg, but also rotates 180 degrees to make it easier to get your little one in and out of the car when installed rear facing. This is a wider seat than the Britax Poplar so is more suited for vehicles that don't require a seat in the middle of the vehicle. 


Key features of the Baby Jogger City Turn 

- Rotates 180 degrees in rear facing mode 
- Rear facing to 22.7kg 
- Forward facing to 29.4kg & 124cm
- Easy isofix or seat belt installation 
- Steel reinforced frame

Britax Poplar Carseat
Britax Poplar S Carseat
Baby Jogger City Turn Carseat

LOOKING FOR A CARSEAT TO LAST A LIFETIME?

We stock a handful of true 'one & done' carseats that last from newborn until approximately age 8-10.

These seats convert from a rear facing carseat for a newborn & toddler to a forward facing harnessed carseat.


First up is the Maxi Cosi Magellan LiftFit All-In-One Convertible Car Seat. This carseat is not only a true long-lasting carseat, but it is incredibly easy to install with the integrated belt lock-offs and 1-click LATCH connectors. This seat is easy to adjust with 7 recline positions & QuikFit, which is the integrated headrest and harness that provides 14 positions. Both recline and vertical adjustments can easily be made with one hand!


Key Features of the Maxi Cosi Magellan LiftFit Car Seat

- True one & done carseat
- Easy install with Latch/Isofix or Seatbelt install
- Rear facing up to 18kg + 102cm
- Forward facing with harness up to 29kg + 125cm
- Belt Positioning booster up to 45kg + 145cm


Our next one & done carseat is the Infasecure Acheive Premium. This carseat will last you from birth until approximately 8 years of age. Infasecure seats are based off height, not weight when it comes to rear & forward facing limits. The height is measured from bottom to shoulder in a seated position, with easy markers on the seat to know when to turn your little one forward facing. These limits have been designed to keep up to a 3 year old rear facing depending on their height. This seat does require tethering in both rear and forward facing positions & does not convert into a booster.


Key Features of the Infasecure Achieve Premium
- Narrow & lightweight carseat for it's size - great for fitting 3 seats across the back seat
- Great rear facing limits for extended rear facing
- Will last until your child no longer needs a harnessed carseat
- Easy seat belt & tether install. Comes with locking clip for secure installation


Finally, we have the Maxi Cosi Emme 360 All-In-One Carseat. This carseat is a full 360 degree rotating carseat, designed to be use from birth up to booster [approx. age 10]. This seat is fixed to a 360 degree swivelling base so that no matter how your child is sitting, rear or forward facing, it is easy to get your child in and out of the car. Easy to install with seat belt installation and easy to adjust with a simple one-handed adjustment to easily grow with your child.


Key Features of the Maxi Cosi Emme 360 Careat

- Suitable for rear facing from 2.3-18kgs
- Suitable forward facing from 10.1kg-29kg
- Belt-positioning booster from 18kg-45.4kg
- 360 degree rotating carseat with lock off arm for secure installation
- 10 position adjust headrest & harness to easily move to the next stage
- 5 recline levels for ultimate comfort

Maxi Cosi Magellan Carseat
Infasecure Carseat and information
MAXI COSI EMME 360 CARSEAT
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