TOP 10 Best Rear-Facing Car Seats

Travelling rear-facing, meaning facing towards the back of the vehicle, is considered safer for babies and young children because, in sudden braking or a frontal collision, the seat's backrest spreads the forces across the head, neck and back, better protecting the cervical spine, which is still fragile at this stage. That's why it's recommended to keep the child rear-facing for as long as possible.

Guidance points to keeping the child rear-facing at least until 15 months (the minimum requirement of the i-Size/R129 regulation), and it's advisable to extend this to around 3 or 4 years old whenever the seat allows. Models such as the BeSafe iZi Twist i-Size and the Jané Reverso Iplus were designed precisely to extend this position. Check the height limits given on each seat.

Yes. The rear-facing car seats in this selection, such as the BeSafe iZi Twist i-Size, comply with the European i-Size regulation (R129), which classifies car seats by the child's height and strengthens protection against side impacts. We recommend always checking the approval label on the seat.

Some of these models, such as the BeSafe iZi Twist, have a rotating seat, which lets you turn the car seat towards the door and put the child in or take them out effortlessly, before turning it back to the rear-facing position. It's a very handy feature for everyday use.

Yes. These seats were designed for installation with Isofix, often with a floor-mounted load leg, which provides greater stability and reduces the risk of installation errors. We recommend confirming that the Isofix system is compatible with your car; if in doubt, the Bonabebe team can help.

Compatibility depends on the fixing system (Isofix) and the space available on the seat bench. Most manufacturers provide a list of compatible vehicles, and the i-Size label makes choosing easier. We recommend checking this information before buying; the Bonabebe team can help verify compatibility.