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We are looking to buy a second stage 1 forward facing car seat for my husbands car as the one in my car is really fiddly and heavy to be changing over. We really don't want to spend much as it will rarely get used but I am worried that that will mean compromising on safety.
I get a bit obsessed about stuff like this and spent months researching before finally buying the bebe confort axis for my car - I love it, but really can't afford to spend much on a second seat. Also it would be far too big for hubby's car which is an old classic thing.
Hubby has looked on ebay (the only place he shops!) and found some basic ones for ??14.99 plus ??10 p&p which is a bargain. They are a make called nania which I've never heard of. They are brand new and have all normal safety standards.
What does everyone think? Should I spend more? Any ideas very welcome.
Cheers, Nicola.x
I get a bit obsessed about stuff like this and spent months researching before finally buying the bebe confort axis for my car - I love it, but really can't afford to spend much on a second seat. Also it would be far too big for hubby's car which is an old classic thing.
Hubby has looked on ebay (the only place he shops!) and found some basic ones for ??14.99 plus ??10 p&p which is a bargain. They are a make called nania which I've never heard of. They are brand new and have all normal safety standards.
What does everyone think? Should I spend more? Any ideas very welcome.
Cheers, Nicola.x
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when i had my first, as i researched the second stage one, i looked at Which? online - at the time, they had tested a Mothercare seat, given it an overall score of 0!! Mothercare immediately withdrew it, and recalled it ! you would think that to get one from them would have been safe!
can you not look on-line at other seats, to see if these - even though more expensive, you know that in an accident that your lo would be safer.
have a look at smaller shops, as they dont have the same overheads etc (i got my Maxi Cosi Tobi for ??40 less than Mothercare and Boots), or at some online stores - i know Kiddicare seems to be good, along with Precious Little One, but the girls on here have had trouble with Two Left Feet.
you could also subscribe free to Which? for a month, look at what they tested, then cancel your subscription!
sorry to sound so negative about the seat you have found (dont mean to sound nasty), but i worry when things sound to be good to be true!
I've decided not to risk the cheap ebay one. You are all right, it's not worth the risk to save a few pounds. I'd rather spend a bit more and have the peace of mind.
Thanks for all the advice though, going to mothercare later to have a look.
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