It's suitable from 9 months in the same way any forward facing seat is suitable from 9 months - this is a recommendation from the 80s based on when children are able to sit unsupported, rather than it being anything to do with forward facing being safe at that age. It would of course be better than no car seat at all. The Hifold is weight based, so needs a minimum weight of 15kg. No minimum height (but bear the 100cm recommendation in mind). It was included in the 2020 ADAC tests. You can see the results of those through Which? (in English and detailed, but paid) or here for free in German (all further OAMTC links can also be viewed on Which?): Wherever you’re heading, by taking your own trusted car seat with you, you can relax knowing that your child is fully protected and safe with the seat’s reinforced Side Impact Protection. As well as nestled in its soft fabrics and extra-comfy padded seat, your little one will always be snug and comfortable travelling from one adventure to the next. INSTALLATION

You say you're not clear about the advantages of a Peg-Perego over a traditional booster. I was thinking weight (at 6.7 kg it's not a feather but ordinary boosters can be heavier) and bulk, because it folds kind of flat and is easier to carry around. We have taken a few flights with an ordinary car seat in a huge shoulder bag - not fun, with the car seat that you can't place on top of the suitcase trolley, and which keeps swinging from your shoulder. Chicco Fold and Go is the best option out of all the portable booster seats, with a safety score of 2.5 and the extra strap to keep the lap belt in place, however it has a minimum height requirement of 100cm, so your child is not big enough to use it yet. Again the isofix is totally optional because it's a booster seat. Euro Zone 5a - €63 - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lichtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Montenegro. Approximately 8 days.The Chicco Fold and Go seems very similar to the Peg Perego: www.chicco.co.uk/products/8058664140473.foldgo-i-size-air-100-150-cm.html ; requires isofix Read the instructions that come with your child car seat thoroughly before you start the installation process. There aren't any UK seats which are FAA approved, the EU approval is TÜV approval for flights. He may well still fit into an infant carrier which might be the easiest thing - lots of infant carriers are TÜV approved and they fit onto pushchairs which helps a lot with portability. The Maxi-Cosi Nomad i-Size car seat is ultra-compact, lightweight (less than 4kg) and fits into any car in just 30 seconds, so you can take safety and peace of mind with you, wherever you go. Easy to fold and carry, the Nomad i-Size has been designed for your freedom of travel.

The Peg-Perego Viaggio 2-3 flex uk.pegperego.com/store/peguk/en_GB/car-seats/all-car-seats/viaggio-2-3-flex/p/IMVF000035DX13DX79 does not fold as small but seem sturdier. 6.7 kg, requires isofix Nomad i-Size is built for travel. Ultra-compact and lightweight (less than 4kg), it’s super-easy to fold up and has an integrated handle and travel bag.FamilyFix 360 Pro is the only car seat base that rotates and slides toward you using Maxi-Cosi’s patented SlideTech™ technology. Our newest car seats, Pebble and Pearl 360 Pro, are compatible with the FamilyFix360 Pro base providing ultimate ease for you and maximum comfort for your child from birth to 4 years old. All goods sold are covered by the standard manufactures warranty against faulty materials or poor workmanship. The manufacturer’s warranty will not cover damage due to misuse, accidental damage or wear and tear. Travelling with children has never been easier – even without your own car. Whether you’re jumping in an Uber, renting a car to see the grandparents, or jetting off on your summer holidays, family travel feels free & easy with Nomad. Maxi-Cosi embraces both heritage and innovation. We invented the car seat category in Europe over 40 years ago and have earned the trust of parents worldwide, safely carrying over 60 million babies home from the hospital. We set the standards and lead the way. When you travel with your own car seat, you can relax knowing that your child is safe with Nomad i-Size’s reinforced Side Impact Protection.

Maxi-Cosi Nomad i-Size has a headrest that extends up, to enhance your child’s comfort and protection. Nestled in its soft fabrics (made using premium 100% recycled Eco Care fabric) and extra-comfy padded seat, your little one will always be snug and comfortable travelling from one adventure to the next. The seat features three recline positions including a lie-flat which can be used in a car or attached to a stroller. When used with the rotating FamilyFix 360 Pro slide-out base, effortlessly rotate and side your child toward you—getting your child in and out of the car is the easiest it’s ever been. The Easy-in harness adds even more convenience, allowing you to fasten your baby in the seat with minimum fuss. On the road, Maxi-Cosi’s integrated G-CELL Side Impact Protection provides superior safety. Plus, the seat’s comfort-minded design extends to parents with an ergonomic handle that lets you carry your baby to and from your car securely and easily. Please note that some nursery furniture deliveries will be to the customer's door, this may exclude internal apartment doors. Since your child might not be quite in the weight/height region for booster seats just yet, what about a lightweight standard type car seat? Something like Britax Eclipse (which is additionally plane approved) or Joie Steadi (which has a rear facing option). These are cheaper than most of the folding options so it might not matter that you'll only get a couple of years out of it. Or even the cheaper generic/own brand type supermarket seats by Nania etc - these tend to be pretty flimsy, and average to low on the performance end, but they are light, seatbelt fitted, cheap to buy and they score better than the Urban Kanga. Something like Nania Racer SP or Nania I-Max SP

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TinySeats is a bit of an unusual one with the isofix base. Again no crash test on it. It looks heavy. The inclusion of a booster mode seems strange and I wonder why they have done that, perhaps to make it seem like it lasts longer? But once you are in the booster age/stage, you will surely want a lighter and more practical travel option than this. I also wonder if including a booster option compromises on the other modes, it does seem to in most multi-mode seats for everyday use (that have been crash tested). However, great to have another option for rear facing if you want to, and the isofix plus support leg is likely to offer better protection from a frontal crash, though it doesn't look that different from the Urban Kanga for side impacts. As you note, needing isofix may be a problem. In the event of a dispute as to the cause of the failure the product will be sent to the manufacturer who will establish if the fault is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. I wouldn't consider something like the Britax Eclipse or the Joie Steady because they are too similar to the one we have now, which works great in our car but is a huge pain to carry around in an airport or a train - we were really looking for something more compact and which folds a bit. The Maxi-cosi Nomad (hoping it is better than the poorly rated Urban Kanga) till he grows to 105ish cm, then Travelling with children has never been easier – even without your own car. Whether you’re jumping in an Uber, renting a car to see the grandparents, or jetting off on your summer holidays, family travel feels free & easy with the Nomad Folding Car Seat.

Wherever you’re heading, by taking your own trusted car seat with you, you can relax knowing that your child is fully protected and safe with the seat’s reinforced Side Impact Protection. As well as nestled in its soft fabrics and extra-comfy padded seat, your little one will always be snug and comfortable travelling from one adventure to the next. Wherever you’re heading, by taking your own trusted car seat with you, you can relax knowing that your child is fully protected and safe with the seat’s reinforced Side Impact Protection. The Maxi-Cosi Nomad i-Size fits in every car by installing it with the car seatbelt. The belt routine is always visible, for the perfect installation. A 5-point safety harness makes sure your little one is always seated safely. Both Pebble 360 Pro and Pearl 360 Pro are made with premium, high-quality materials that are easy to keep clean. ClimaFlow breathable panels allow for optimal air circulation to make sure your child is always at the right temperature. Our EcoCare fabrics are designed using 100% recycled materials ensuring they’re planet friendly. Swivel Car Seat from birth to 4years - Maxi Cosi Mica

Group 1/harness seats (the Nomad, Urban Kanga, Nachfolger) - these use a harness to restrain the child and are suitable up to a maximum of 18kg or 105cm depending again whether the seat is approved to the height or weight based standard. Because of the harness, even height based harness seats have a max weight limit. They say up to age 4, but this is approximate. Some children will fit into them for longer and it's safe to keep using them if they are under the weight and height limit. Your little one sounds on the smaller side for their age, based purely on the height it looks like somewhere between 2nd and 9th centile, so this kind of seat might well last until more like 5 years old. Their weight may change this estimate.