Bamboo fabric is also hypoallergenic, with thermo-regulating properties to absorb moisture, keeping littles ones warm and dry.

If you already own a backless booster seat you can still use it, as long as you're following the age/height on the label.

When your children are 4 years and above, you’ll need to go for car seats between groups 2-3 and that’s where our range of car booster seats comes into the picture. Spacious and sturdy, they’re ideal for children who weigh up to 18 kg or are 9 months to 4 years old.

The Ultimate Travel Car Seat - Unlock the convenience of the world’s first backless inflatable booster seat. Group 1 extended rear-facing car seats are a popular option if you want to keep your child rear-facing once they have outgrown their Group 0+ seat. Isofix is a type of car seat base that securely locks your car seat into your car, keeping it safe and secure whilst you travel. Every car seat comes with different features, so it's important to choose one that suits both your child and your vehicle.

Some multi-group seats we've tested don't score highly for a number of reasons, including failing to position the adult seatbelt correctly on the child, or being difficult to convert between the groups, or failing to sufficiently protect the passenger when used in a particular group or mode. If it’s your first time investing in a child’s car seat, it’s essential to bear in mind that they are designed for certain sizes, so make sure you choose the right size for your child. To hold the seat firmly in place, you can either use the car's seatbelt or fixed ISOFIX points, unless you're using an i-Size seat, in which case you can only use ISOFIX. But because of the design, not all babies enjoy sitting in it – which takes us back to the ‘they’re safest, but you’re so distracted by screaming you’re about to hit another car’ problem. There's nothing about foldability in either of the current regs as long as the seats work in crash tests.

Group 0+ is 0-13kg so should fit your 11 month old (unless they are enormous) regardless of being over 9 months.Trustworthiness and safety are the two priorities when making a decision, and at Direct4Baby we know how important these two factors are to parents choosing a car seat.