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!

Would also like to add, for those considering to buy used car seats, here's a good summary of what to look out for: http://thecarseatlady.com/used-and-borrowed-car-seats/. This article is written by certified child passenger safety technicians based in America. One key thing that many may not know, look out for whether the car seat has expired. Yes, car seats do expire! Typically about 5-10 years from date of manufacture. They are after all made of plastic and foam that may degrade with time (and with exposure to heat/sunlight), reducing its ability to absorb shock away from the child during a crash.