Shop Toddler Car Seats – Safe, Comfortable & Expert Approved
Choosing the right toddler car seat is one of the most important safety decisions you will make for your child. Toddler car seats are designed to protect young children as they grow from baby carriers into their next stage of travel — keeping their head, neck and spine properly supported on every journey.
At In Car Safety Centre, we specialise in toddler car seats that meet the highest safety standards, offer excellent comfort, and fit real family life. Whether you’re upgrading from a baby seat or looking for a long-lasting rear-facing solution, our expert-approved range helps you choose with confidence.
Why Choosing the Right Toddler Car Seat Matters
Toddlers have developing bones, soft tissue and fragile necks. In a collision, their bodies experience very different forces to adults — which is why they need specially designed protection.
A high-quality toddler car seat:
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Supports the head, neck and spine
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Absorbs crash forces safely
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Keeps your child in the safest seating position
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Reduces the risk of serious injury
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Grows with your child through key development stages
The safest toddler car seat is one that:
✔ Fits your child’s height and weight
✔ Is compatible with your car
✔ Is installed correctly
✔ Is easy to use every day
That’s why all of our toddler car seats can be professionally fitted by our trained specialists.
Rear-Facing Toddler Car Seats – The Safest Way to Travel
Safety experts agree that rear-facing toddler car seats provide the best protection for young children.
In a frontal collision — the most common and most dangerous type of crash — a rear-facing seat supports your child’s entire upper body and spreads impact forces across the shell of the seat. This dramatically reduces stress on the neck and spine.
Many parents are surprised to learn that although children can legally face forward from 15 months, best practice is to keep them rear-facing until at least 4 years old — and ideally longer.
That’s why we stock a wide range of extended rear-facing toddler car seats that allow children to travel in the safest position up to 125cm (around 6–7 years old).
Types of Toddler Car Seats Available
We stock a carefully curated range of toddler car seats to suit different families, cars and lifestyles.
Rotating Toddler Car Seats (61–105cm)
Rotating toddler car seats turn towards the car door, making it easier to lift your child in and out.
They are ideal for:
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Daily nursery and school runs
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Tight parking spaces
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Parents with back or mobility issues
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Busy family routines
Popular rotating toddler car seats include:
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BeSafe iZi Turn i-Size
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Cybex Sirona G & Gi i-Size
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Axkid Spinkid 2
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Joie i-Pivot Grow
Extended Rear-Facing Toddler Car Seats (61–125cm)
Extended rear-facing toddler car seats are designed for parents who want maximum safety for as long as possible.
They allow children to remain rear-facing up to around 6 or 7 years old.
Popular extended rear-facing toddler car seats include:
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Axkid ONE 3
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Axkid ONE+ 3
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Axkid Minikid 4 Max
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BeSafe Beyond2 360
Many of these models are Swedish Plus Tested — one of the toughest independent crash tests in the world.
Multi-Stage Toddler Car Seats (40–105cm)
Multi-stage toddler car seats grow with your child from birth through toddlerhood.
They are ideal for:
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One-seat families
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Second cars
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Grandparents’ cars
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Budget-conscious parents
Popular multi-stage toddler car seats include:
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Avionaut Stardust 360
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Joie i-Pivot Grow
What Size Toddler Car Seat Does My Child Need?
Modern toddler car seats follow the R129 (i-Size) regulation and are selected by height rather than age.
Common toddler car seat height ranges include:
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40–105cm (birth to approx. 4 years)
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61–105cm (approx. 6 months to 4 years)
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61–125cm (approx. 6 months to 6–7 years)
Always choose a toddler car seat that fits your child now — not one they will grow into later.
ISOFIX and Seatbelt Toddler Car Seats
Most toddler car seats use ISOFIX for a quick and secure installation.
ISOFIX toddler car seats:
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Click directly into your car
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Reduce installation errors
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Offer excellent stability
Some extended rear-facing toddler car seats use seatbelt installation with tether straps, offering:
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Greater flexibility between cars
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Compatibility with more vehicles
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Excellent safety when fitted correctly
Before buying, always check compatibility with your car.
Expert Fitting for Complete Peace of Mind
A toddler car seat is only safe if it is fitted correctly.
Even the best seat cannot protect your child if it is installed incorrectly. That’s why we offer professional fitting appointments at our centres.
Our trained specialists will:
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Help you choose the right toddler car seat
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Check compatibility with your car
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Install the seat correctly
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Show you how to use it safely every day
Shop Toddler Car Seats with Confidence
Every toddler car seat we sell is:
✔ Safety tested and approved
✔ Carefully selected by child safety specialists
✔ Compatible with UK vehicles
✔ Supported by expert fitting
✔ Designed for real family life
Whether you’re looking for a rotating seat for everyday convenience or an extended rear-facing seat for maximum protection, you’ll find the perfect toddler car seat here.
Need Help Choosing?
Our expert team are always happy to help you choose the safest toddler car seat for your child and your car.
Book a fitting appointment or browse our full range below today.