Are you and your new family looking for an easy-to-fold pushchair, which is super lightweight but still offers the best comfort for your baby, wherever you go? You love to travel and want to explore the world with your newly expanded family from day 1? If yes, our Lara² is the perfect lightweight compact pushchair for you and your new family! Incredibly compact and lightweight, Lara is easy to carry around and store in the smallest of places— even in some overhead cabin spaces on planes*.

If you’re looking for a spacious lie-flat car seat for your newborn that works just as well as a carrycot – and therefore has no time limit for longer car journeys (when used with a Jané mattress, sold separately) - then the award-winning Jané Matrix 2 is a good choice. As detailed in our best toddler car seats guide, i-Size seats will replace all R44 seats in time. But at the moment, here are the key differences between them: R44FamilyFix 360 Pro features FlexiSpin, a smart rotational system that enables Pebble 360 Pro to easily rotate using only one hand in any reclined position. The decision to invest in a lie-flat car seat depends on various factors, including your baby's age, the duration of your car journeys and your peace of mind. Car seats that enable your baby to sleep flat usually cater for babies up to 75cm or around 12 to 13 months old. It is totally understandable to be concerned about your little one sweating in the stroller. That’s why we designed Lara’s breathable seat: the fabric keeps your baby cool even in hot temperatures, and the extendable sun canopy protects her from the sun, rain and wind!

There are plenty of toddler seats on the market which rotate and extended rear face. You don't need to get one as part of a system. As part of the Joie Signature range, this car seat boasts more luxurious features than those in its standard range, with its vegan leather detailing on the harness padding, removable sun canopy that can be unzipped and extended further, plus a sturdy, no-slip leather handle for easy carrying.Our new Lara is so compact, you can easily fold and store it in the smallest of places. Perfect for urban families and travellers, Lara is exceptionally lightweight—only 6.3 kg, and it also provides your babies with maximum comfort, thanks to its breathable seat. Babies typically no longer need to lie flat in a fully reclined position when they can sit up independently, which typically occurs between five and seven months of age. From an installation point of view, the Jané Matrix Light 2 fits safely onto the ISOFIX swivel base that rotates towards you, making it easier to manoeuvre this seat in and out of the car. Or if you’re switching the car seat between cars, simply secure it with the five-point harness system designed with durable, longer straps to secure it tightly in a sideways position. That's where lie-flat car seats step in, offering a comfy and more ergonomic option for longer car journeys. Some can even transform into carrycots with a mattress for sleeping both in and out of the car. How we chose the best lie-flat car seats

EcoCare fabrics are produced without the use of hazardous chemicals, meaning that babies' skin is not exposed to any potential risks. It already takes a lot of time to think about what you will need for yourself and your baby when you go out; with Lara, you won’t have to think about storage. We offer you two shopping baskets for maximum storage and easy access to your belongings. We began our in-depth research by collating the tried and tested experiences of Mumsnet parents on our forums, home to around 8 million users per month. In 2016, a study took place at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with additional support from the University of Bristol. This research team looked into how car journeys affect infants. What they found was that little ones born prematurely or at a tender age might be at risk of some breathing difficulties if they're seated upright in car seats at a 40-degree angle for long stretches. In addition, the load leg enhances stability by reducing forward rotation, and the TriProtect headrest (consisting of three layers of special materials that absorb energy during a crash) has seven adjustable heights to ensure your child fits securely as they grow. The ‘Good’ ADAC rating also highlights how simple it is to adjust the height of the harness straps with a central adjuster button.

Experts recommend that newborns should not be in a car seat or infant carrier that does not recline fully flat for more than two hours at a time. As one of the lightest and slimmest lie-flat car seats on our list, you may assume that the Cybex Cloud Z2 i-Size isn’t as safe as bulkier car seats on the market. But the truth is, this newer Cybex model meets the strictest safety criteria, including the ECE-R129 (i-Size) standard, and it’s been awarded top safety certifications by ADAC, Stiftung Warentest and ÖAMTC respectively. We tapped into the knowledge of industry experts, including The Lullaby Trust and NCT, and reviewed consumer champion Which?’s trusted lab test results. Of course, we certainly haven’t overlooked your baby’s comfort. Lara features a padded breathable seat with mesh fabrics to help your baby regulate their temperature. That means your baby stays nice and cool even when it’s hot out, allowing them to love their ride through the city at all times! The Nuna Arra Next is also the only car seat on our list to hold the prestigious GREENGUARD Gold Certification, signifying its adherence to the strictest third-party chemical emissions standards. In a nutshell, this guarantees your child's safety without compromising indoor air quality.

Safety first: Make sure the car seat meets the latest safety regulations, like the R44 and/or i-Size standard (ECE R129) and has undergone thorough crash testing.Over the past few years a new breed of lie-flat car seat has emerged to combat this two-hour rule, meaning that your newborn can spend longer in their car seat with less risk to their health or development.