Looking for an affordable permanent car seat for newborn onwards - rear facing and forward.. Any reviews on Joie Stages or Britax? What else should I look out for and where is the best place to purchase for good deal - Taka/Metro/Robinson or during Baby Fairs? Thanks in advance!

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Look for one with a high weight limit for rear facing. Because young children are 5 times less likely to be seriously injured when rear facing as compared to front facing. Here's a video that helps explain that: https://youtu.be/sssIsceKd6U I like Joie Stages because it can rear face from birth to 18kg and is rather inexpensive, usually about $340. Can be cheaper if you find them at baby fairs. There's a newer model now - Joie Every Stage. Also rear face to 18kg, front face to 36kg (vs 25kg for Stages), $400.

I'm using Joie Stages and I think it's value for money to buy brand new as it can be used from newborn with double inserts rear facing, to single insert for older babies/toddlers and.. without any inserts and front facing for children.

We went for Joie Jemm. It is around SGD 200, and is airline certified. It feels more robust than maxi cozi and the kid sleeps instantly in it. The downside is, it is a bit heavy.

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