Versatile Baby and Infant Car Seats in Malaysia 

However, to ensure that this sightseeing is done in a legal, safe and comfortable manner, versatile and functional baby car seats become a critical addition to the list of baby necessities new parents should look out for.

Choosing the Most Suitable Baby Car Seat Type

To aid new parents in their decision-making process and guide them through the large variety of choices of baby car seats, Mothercare Malaysia has separated the options according to the car seat types so that parents can take note before their purchase. 

• Infant car seats: Car seats such as the Joie Gemm Infant Carrier are designed for newborns up to around 13kg, and can be used as a baby carrier or attached to a stroller. 
• Convertible car seats: An example is the Snapkis MyRide Dual-Fix 0-4 Car Seat which can be used for newborns up to their toddler years, and can be converted from rear-facing to forward-facing as the child grows.
• 3-in-1 car seats: Similar to convertible car seats, seats such as the Cosatto All In All+ Car Seat  can be transformed into a booster seat when the child exceeds the maximum weight and height limits of a front-facing car seat.
• Booster seats: Booster car seats are recommended for older children once they are ready for a seat belt. At Mothercare Malaysia, car seats such as Joie Duallo Isofix Booster Car Seat and Chicco KidFit Zip Plus 2 Booster Seat are good examples of booster seats for kids. 

If you require more information and alternative considerations such as vehicle suitability, height and weight limits or budget and longevity of the baby car seats, please feel free to contact us at Mothercare Malaysia. With our experienced Digital Nursery Advisors on your side to provide insightful feedback and customised advice, you will be able to find the best baby car seat for you and your burgeoning family easily.

Looking for more guides and tips on parenthood and baby gears? Head over to Mothercare Malaysia’s blog site to read up on interesting topics such as sleeping with your newborn or ways to create your dream nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Car Seat Carriers and Car Chairs

1. How long can a baby be in a car seat? 

According to recommendations from infant healthcare professionals and car safety experts, babies should not be left in a car seat for extended periods of time, and should be removed frequently. To ensure optimal safety and comfort of your baby during long car trips, it is advisable to take regular breaks and remove them from the car seat carrier every 2 hours or less.

2. When can a baby face forward in their car seat?

As a rule of thumb, keep the car seat in a rear facing position until your child reaches the maximum weight or height recommended by the manufacturer. After that, you can turn the baby car seat or convertible car chair to face forward.

3. Which is the best brand of car seat for babies?

Different brands and models target specific needs and expectations hence there is no hard and fast rule on the best brand of baby car seats. However, at Mothercare Malaysia, some of our bestselling models of baby car seat include the Joie Stages Car seat, Chicco Nextfit Zip Baby Car Seat and Cosatto All in All + Car Seat. All of them are suitable from newborn to infant and even young children aged seven and above.