Maxi-Cosi is a well-known brand in the car seat market and has a good reputation for thoroughly testing its own products. The Pebble Plus carries the orange ECE R44 approved label which means it complies with European safety standards (UN R129), as all car seats should. The baby-hug inlay looked and felt supremely comfortable, and the top side wings make a cosy headrest. It's worth knowing that the insert makes the seat very warm, which is something to watch out for on hot summer days. The straps are snug and tighten well; even our tester's mini escapologist couldn't wriggle out! Are the materials machine washable? Controlling the MR1 couldn’t be easier via the included remote, which lets you switch sources, adjust volume and pair the speakers with up to eight different devices. Simple to set up and use, easy on the eye and wonderfully musical, the Ruark MR1 MKII are a superb addition to any desktop setup. Mother&Baby Tester, Angela, said:"I absolutely adore this car seat for many reasons, not least because it is so beautiful! The seat is used in conjunction with the 2way family base and is compliant with the new isize regulations. The base can be used with this seat and then again with the next stage up. The base comes with isofix fittings or the seat can be strapped into the car using the seat belt."

Unlike the Pebble Plus, there’s no option for a separate subwoofer, however Creative appears to think you won’t need one thanks to the Pro’s housing design and their BassFlex tuning technology, which they claim can deliver extended low frequency response and pronounced bass, even when the volume is low. Speakers with Bluetooth aptX technology avoid most of the sound-quality compromises that can mar the audio quality of lesser Bluetooth speakers. However, some high-end speakers also offer Wi-Fi connectivity, which uses your Wi-Fi network to deliver improved wireless sound quality. This often goes hand in hand with the option of linking multiple speakers together as part of a multiroom speaker system. Despite the “decorative and non-operational” (to quote Logitech) tweeters, the system produces a nicely balanced and detailed sound that should suit most circumstances. The subwoofer emits a really meaty thump, too, when turned up. The total RMS power output is quoted at 2 x 8W and 1 x 24W with a peak system power of 80W, which means there is more than enough volume to fill your average home office or bedroom. Tape measure included: Measure was included to help you determine whether your child fits the car seats' measurements. The entire system is powered by USB. The left and right speaker can only deliver 2 watts of audio each, and the subwoofer is rated at 4 watts, you won’t get an ear-splitting amount of sound from them. The frequency range of the Pebble Plus is from 50Hz to 20kHz, so there won’t be incredible highs and lows. To be honest, I didn’t really expect much sound quality before receiving these speakers, but I was pleasantly surprised when I started to play some music with them.

The seat can be installed using a three-point seatbelt or Isofix points. Unfortunately, the Isofix base is sold separately, effectively doubling the price of the car seat.

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Mother&Baby Tester, Natacha, said:"The Pebble Plus is easy to use and is so versatile, having the ability to be placed in the car securely both with and without the Isofix base. It also is capable of attaching to several buggy frames e.g. Quinny and Bugaboo."