Comparison of the Best Rear-Facing Car Seats (From Birth to 4 Years)

When your child has become too old to use his or her baby cosyit is now compulsory to install it in a new building. baby car seat that will fit your body perfectly up to the age of 4 about. Visit rear-facing car seats offer both a high level of high security and a optimum comfort so you can travel with baby in complete peace of mind. Although some car seat models offer a removable newborn reducer to travel with your child from birththe use of baby cosywhich is better suited to the morphology of toddlers, is still highly recommended.

Back-to-the-road car seat regulations

Two regulations currently live together in France. When your car seat is approved according to regulation R44/04You must ensure that your child travels with his or her back to the road. up to 9 kg (approx. 9 months). On the other hand, if your seat is approved in accordance with the latest i-Size regulation (R129)If you have a child in a car, you must put them in a rear-facing seat. up to 15 months. However, there's nothing to stop you from continuing to take your child on trips. back to the road beyond the minimum required by law. We even recommend that you keep your children in this position for as long as possible. Most of the car seats we have selected allow you to remain in this position for as long as possible. back to the road until your child weighs 18 or 25 kg or is 105 or 125 cm depending on the model.

Back to the Road Travel is 5x Safer

Up to the age of 4A child's head is proportionally heavier than the rest of the body. In the event of an accident, when a child is sitting in a road-facing car seathis head is violently projected forward which can cause serious injury. Conversely, in a rear-facing seatits weight is more evenly distributed and the bulk of the impact is absorbed by the car seat itself. The forces exerted on the child's head, neck and back are then 5 times smaller than in a forward-facing car seat. Enough to make you forget your preconceived ideas about having your back to the road.

The rear-facing car seats provide maximum protection in the event of an impact. Some car seat models have even been designed to be used solely rear-facing. These models have often obtained Plus Test certificationThis is the most demanding and difficult standard to obtain for a car seat.

Installing Rear-Facing Car Seats

Traditionally rear-facing car seats are attached to the car using the vehicle's safety belt. It is relatively easy to find a rear-facing car seat which can be installed in this way, but they are sometimes a little more difficult to install. For simplified installation, you can opt for a rear-facing car seat which is installed using a base and ISOFIX attachment. The ISOFIX bases attach directly to your car's chassis and the seat is then positioned on top of it when it is a separate base, as with the Base Z and the Base M from Cybex or with the Cybex FamilyFix3 from Bébé Confort.

This makes it even easier to install and remove the car seat from the car and install it in another vehicle. What's more, the majority of rear-facing car seats equipped with ISOFIX mountings are fitted withcolour indicators which will tell you whether the car seat is correctly attached to the car. However, whether you use the safety belt or ISOFIX® attachment pointsthe rear-facing car seats offer the highest level of safety so you can travel with peace of mind with your children.

Comparison Of The Best Rear-Facing Car Seats

In our comparison table, you will find the best rear-facing car seats from birth to around 4 years of age. These models guarantee a high level of protection and safety thanks in particular to some very good crash test results carried out twice a year by independent bodies such as ADAC, TCS or ÖAMTC. Although it is legally possible to have your child face the road from 9 kg or 15 months, we recommend that you give priority to keep your back to the road as far as possible.

Back-to-the-road car seats (i-Size approved)

These car seats require that your car has the following safety points ISOFIX attachment in the rear seat of the vehicle. These models allow the child to be placed with its back to the road up to 105 cm (up to approx. 4 years). Below is the list of best rear-facing car seats certified R129 (i-Size).

	Standard	Size	Reducer	Dos Route	Face Route	Mounting	Pivoting	Note ADAC	Rate
Avionaut AeroFIX RWF	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 17.5 kg)				IQ base with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
Axkid One i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 125 cm (max. 23 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
Axkid One+ i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 125 cm (max. 23 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort AxissFix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap		Good (2.2)	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort AxissFix Plus i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap		Good (2.3)	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort AxissFix Air i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap		Good (2.2)	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort 2wayPearl	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				2wayFix or 3wayFix base with strut		Fine (1.9) with 2wayFix	Replaced by the Bébé Confort Pearl Pro 2
Bébé Confort Pearl Smart i-Size	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				3wayFix base or FamilyFix 3 with strut		Identical to Pearl Pro	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort Pearl Pro i-Size	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				3wayFix base or FamilyFix 3 with strut		Fine (2.3) with 3wayFix	Replaced by the Bébé Confort Pearl Pro 2
Bébé Confort Pearl Pro 2 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				3wayFix base, FamilyFix 3 or FamilyFix One with strut		Not tested	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort Pearl One i-Size	i-Size (R129)	67 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				Base 2wayFix, 3wayFix or FamilyFix One with strut		Good (2.2) More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Kid X2 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.8) More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Kid X3 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.8)	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				iZi Modular i-Size Base with strut		Good (2.4)	Replaced by BeSafe iZi Modular X1 i-Size
BeSafe iZi Modular X1 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				iZi Modular i-Size Base with strut		Good (2.0)
BeSafe iZi Modular RF i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base iZi Modular i-Size with strut		Good (2.0) More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Modular X1 RF i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base iZi Modular i-Size with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Turn i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Identical to iZi Twist i-Size	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Twist i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Twist B i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Dualfix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.1)	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Dualfix M i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.1)	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Swingfix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.7) More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Swingfix M i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.7) More Test	SEE PRICE
Concord Reverso Plus	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 23 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.8) More Test	SEE PRICE
Cybex Sirona M2 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				Base M with strut		Good (2.2)	SEE PRICE
Cybex Sirona S i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.3)	SEE PRICE
Cybex Sirona Z i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base Z with strut		Good (2.1)	SEE PRICE
Cybex Sirona Z R i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base Z with strut		Good (1.9) Rear-facing version of the Sirona Z i-Size	SEE PRICE
gb Vaya i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.3)	Replaced by gb Vaya 2
gb Vaya 2 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Not tested	SEE PRICE
Joy i-Spin 360°	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.8)	SEE PRICE
Joy i-Spin Safe	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.6) More Test	SEE PRICE
Klippan Opti 129	i-Size (R129)	61 to 125 cm (max. 25 kg)				Belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE
Nuna Norr i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.2) More Test	SEE PRICE
Nuna Rebl Plus i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.5)	SEE PRICE
Recaro Zero.1 Elite i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)	Removable baby shell			ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.5)	SEE PRICE
Recaro Zero.1 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.3)	More available

Rear-facing car seats (R44/04 approved)

The majority of these car seats can be installed in vehicles fitted with a seat belt. Some models keep the child's back to the road up to 25 kg (approx. 5 or 6 years old). Below is the list of the best rear-facing car seats in line with regulation R44/04.

	Standard	Weight	Reducer	Dos Route	Face Route	Mounting	Pivoting	Note ADAC	Rate
Axkid Wolmax/Move	R44/04	Group 1/2 9 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		Good (3.8) More Test	SEE PRICE
Axkid Minikid / Minikid 2.0	R44/04	Group 0+/1/2 0 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE
Axkid Rekid	R44/04	Group 1/2 9 - 25 kg				ISOFIX up to 18 kg or belt up to 25 kg with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Combi X4 ISOfix	R44/04	Group 0+/1/2 0 - 25 kg				ISOFIX with strut		More Test	SEE PRICE
BeSafe iZi Plus	R44/04	Group 0+/1/2 0 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	Replaced by BeSafe iZi Plus X1
BeSafe iZi Plus X1	R44/04	Group 0+/1/2 0 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Dualfix 2 R	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut		Good (2.4)	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Max-Fix II	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut and tether straps		Good (2.1) More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Max-Way	R44/04	Group 1/2 9 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		Fair (4.0) More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Max-Way Plus	R44/04	Group 1/2 9 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		Satisfactory (3.6) More Test	SEE PRICE
Britax Römer Hi-Way II	R44/04	Group 0+/1/2 0 - 25 kg				Safety belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE
Bébé Confort MiloFix	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with top tether		Good (2.3)	SEE PRICE
Cybex Sirona	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut		Good (1.8)	Replaced by Cybex Sirona S i-Size
Joy 360° Spin	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut		Satisfactory (2.8)	SEE PRICE
Joy Spin Safe	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut		More Test
Nachfolger Hy5.1 TT	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				Belt with top tether		Good (2.7)	SEE PRICE
Klippan Kiss 2 Plus	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX base or belt with strut		Good (2.5) More Test	SEE PRICE
Klippan Triofix Recline	R44/04	Group 1/2/3 9 - 36kg				ISOFIX base or belt with strut			SEE PRICE
Klippan Century	R44/04	Group 1/2 9 - 25 kg				Belt with strut and tether straps		More Test	SEE PRICE