When it comes to your child’s safety on the road, every parent wants the very best protection. At Car Seat Ninja, we offer a diverse range of Plus Tested car seats— meaning each rigorously evaluated through the Swedish Plus Test, the toughest crash test in the world—to ensure that enhanced safety is accessible across all budgets.
In this guide, we break down our selection into three budget categories, complete with key features, weight and height limits, age suitability, and installation systems to help you choose the perfect car seat for your family.
Plus Tested Car Seats Under £250
Our selection of Plus Tested car seats under £250 offers exceptional safety features without compromising on quality or comfort. These models are ideal for budget-conscious families looking for reliable protection at an affordable price.
Britax Safeway M - £170
The Britax Safeway M is designed with simplicity and safety in mind. It prioritises ease of use and comfort, making it a fantastic choice for parents who want a budget-friendly yet reliable rear-facing car seat.
- Key Features:
- Extended Rear-Facing Capability: Encourages rear-facing travel to protect the head, neck, and spine.
- Soft Padding and Ergonomic Design: Ensures safety and comfort, and the included infant insert provides extra protection and a reclined position.
- Easy Installation: The new ClickTight system tightens the belt automatically and helps ensure a quick and secure setup.
- Quick-Remove Washable Cover: Machine washable cover that can be removed easily without detaching the harness.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 3 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and lower tethers.
Britax MaxSafe Pro - £199
The Britax MaxSafe Pro is known for its robust safety features and intelligent design, offering advanced side impact protection and a secure fit for peace of mind on every journey.
- Key Features:
- Advanced Side Impact Protection: The Side Impact Cushion Technology (SICT) minimises the distance between the car and the car seat, reducing the force of an impact.
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Intelligent Retractor: Special lower tethers with intelligent retractor help you tighten the seat and give a secure fit.
- Extra Leg Space: You can create extra leg space with the Spacer, adding up to 8 cm of extra room.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm
- Age Range: From approx. 3 months up to around 7 years
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and auto-retracting lower tethers.
Axkid Minikid 2 - £249
The Axkid Minikid 2 is known for its exceptional safety and extended rear-facing capabilities, designed to provide maximum protection with a focus on robust safety and practicality.
- Key Features:
- Enhanced Rear-Facing Design: Promotes safety by keeping your child rear-facing for longer.
- Simple, Secure Installation: Self-tightening tether straps support a secure installation by allowing the seat to be simply and easily “wiggled” into position.
- Built for Comfort: Benefits from soft and premium textiles and a multi-adjustable recline bar offering five different positions for a comfortable recline for your child,
- Compact Yet Spacious: Designed to grow with your child for comfortable rear-facing journeys, and its compact design makes it suitable for smaller vehicles.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 25 kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm
- Age Range: From approx. 3 months up to around 7 years
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and self-tightening lower tethers.
Plus Tested Car Seats Under £400
Our mid-range selection offers advanced safety features, modern design, and superior comfort. These car seats provide enhanced protection and user-friendly adjustments, ensuring a secure and comfortable ride for your growing child.
Avionaut Sky 2.0 - £379
The Avionaut Sky 2.0 blends modern design with exceptional safety features that offers an excellent balance of safety and practicality.
- Key Features:
- Extended Rear-Facing Protection: Enabling rear-facing travel for your child for longer.
- Adapts as your child grows: Suitable for both newborns and several-year-olds, all thanks to the modular cotton insert – its individual elements can be removed, thus adapting the seat to the needs of a growing baby.
- Certified by AGR: The AGR is a German association that promotes a healthy spine.
- Extendable Warranty: You can extend the 2 year warranty to 10 years for free by registering within 28 days of purchase.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 25kg.
- Height: Between 40 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. birth up to around 6 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and lower tethers.
Axkid Movekid - £395
The Axkid Movekid is a versatile and durable seat designed for extended rear-facing safety, ensuring that your child remains in the safest position for longer journeys.
- Key Features:
- Extended Rear-Facing Protection: Ensures your child remains in the safest position for as long as possible.
- Flexible Adjustability: With a snug insert for tiny passengers (from 61cm), 13 adjustable headrest settings, and the market’s longest back length.
- Ride with Comfort: Soft padding and textiles and a two step recline up to 37° that will support sleep for your child.
- Space Saving: Movekid combines ample legroom and back length with a sleek, compact design that fits perfectly in almost any vehicle.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 3 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and lower tethers.
Axkid Minikid 4 Pro - £395
The Axkid Minikid 4 Pro is a advanced rear-facing seat that emphasizes safety, comfort, and a user-friendly design, making it an ideal choice for growing children.
- Key Features:
- Advanced Rear-Facing Capability: Extends the rear-facing period to maximize safety.
- Adaptable Comfort: Features soft, breathable textiles, 13 adjustable headrest positions and a 2-step recline.
- SafeLock System: Equipped with an integrated belt-locking system for maximum safety, keeping the cars own seat belt in place.
- CompactFit: Takes up 15 cm less space compared to similar rear-facing seats and offers up to 30 cm legroom for your child.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 3 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and lower tethers.
Plus Tested Car Seats Over £400
Axkid Minikid 4 Max - £465
The Axkid Minikid 4 Max was launched earlier this year and is a top choice, known for its superior safety features, adjustable comfort, and compact design.
- Key Features:
- Extended Rear-Facing Capability: Offers protection up to 7 years, accommodating your child as they grow.
- Easy Access: The magnetic harness system keeps the straps securely out of the way, making it effortless to place your child into the car seat.
- Comfortable and Adjustable Fit: The soft, breathable textiles, adjustable headrest, and 3-step recline ensure your child is comfortable on every journey. The 3-part inlay is easy to adapt as your child grows.
- CompactFit: Takes up 15 cm less space compared to similar rear-facing seats and offers up to 30 cm legroom for your child.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 6 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and auto-retracting lower tethers.
BeSafe Stretch - £479
The BeSafe Stretch is a premium rear-facing car seat renowned for its innovative design and easy installation process, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking peace of mind on every journey.
- Key Features:
- Extended Rear-Facing Protection: Allows your child to remain rear-facing safely until the upper limits of the seat’s design.
- Individualised Comfort: 5 recline positions, together with a 10-step adjustable headrest and up to 26 cm legroom.
- Enhanced Airflow: With up to 35% more ventilation than traditional woven fabrics, the SoftBreeze fabric keeps your child cool and comfortable.
- Easy Installation: Easy lock-off and tensioning mechanism enables anyone to get a sturdy installation.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 36kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 6 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- Belted with support leg and auto-retracting lower tethers.
Axkid One 3 - £650
The Axkid One 3 is the ultimate choice for parents who demand the best in safety, innovation, and comfort. As the only Plus Test certified ISOFIX seat on the market allowing rear-facing travel up to 7 years, the One 3 combines state-of-the-art technology with exceptional user-friendliness.
- Key Features:
- Advanced Rear-Facing Design: The only Plus Test certified ISOFIX seat on the market allowing rear-facing travel up to 7 years of age
- Install in less than 30 secs: Smooth, quick and easy 6-step installation process .
- High-Quality Construction: Solid high-strength steel frame, withstanding crash forces up to 1500kg.
- Designed for Comfort: SpaceFlow™ Patented technology, offering market leading legroom of 30cm, together with a stepless 42° recline function.
- Suitable For:
- Weight: Up to 25kg.
- Height: Between 61 – 125 cm.
- Age Range: From approx. 6 months up to around 7 years.
- Installation:
- ISOFIX with support leg.
Conclusion
At Car Seat Ninja, we believe that every child deserves the highest level of safety on the road—regardless of your budget. Our range of Plus Tested car seats has been meticulously selected to ensure that enhanced safety, as validated by the rigorous Swedish Plus Test, is available at every price point.
Whether you choose a high-quality model under £250, a feature-rich option under £400, or invest in a premium seat over £400, you can drive with confidence knowing your child is protected by a car seat designed to exceed safety standards.
Explore our collection today and find the perfect Plus Tested car seat that meets your family’s needs and budget.
