, after which time, an adult belt may be used.The Recaro Polaric - why does it face backwards?The answer, it seems, is safety. Apparently, rear facing Group 1 seats are five times safer in a frontal collision. They protect the neck and head by distributing

great all-round protection, and is your passport to personalisation, as it’s available in six great colours. You can choose your accessories to match this, or go for contrast. The seat base is only available in black.In actionIt’s similar in weight to a

and reduce baby’s stress levels.For newborns there’s a lie-flat carrycot to protect your baby’s delicate spine, while the seat has three recline positions, all of which can be achieved without disturbing your child. The hood offers plenty of protection from

innovative safety features include a three-point harness, roll cage, anti-clockwise rotation, and an energy-absorbing interior for 360° protection. Basically, it is designed so that in the event of an accident, the carrier will rotate away from the impact

, removable sponge-clean cover and comes with a rain/sun canopy. It clips easily into the pushchair frame and is simple to strap into your car. The cocoon is, well, a cocoon for your baby: under the padded apron she will be well protected from the elements

two hands, it’s not too complicated. On the downside, it’s pretty bulky when folded, and there are lots of different components, so it may not be the best option if you’re short of space. The car seat is nicely padded for maximum comfort and protection

likely to have come across on a wetsuit. The UltraBib is soft and comfortable to wear, and because it’s waterproof (thanks to the soft rubber inner) will protect your baby’s clothes from all manner of spills. It’s stainproof and durable too

and the hood gives good protection from the elements.In actionFor parents, the handle is height- and angle-adjustable and what looks like a small bag underneath expands beyond recognition into something rather capacious (just as well, as this is not the sort

protection, but doesn’t lock open (a pain when attaching the raincover) and there’s no pocket in the back. But what the hood lacks in pockets, the shopping basket more than makes up for – the main basket is big and deep, with two elasticated mesh pockets

If matching is your thing, look no further than this new range of baby products from Mothercare. The Ultimate Collection is eight quality products for home and travel, in classic black with contemporary white graphics, which together will give your