Mother's Choice Nest 2 review

Specifications

RRP

$199 at Big W only

Type

Type A2/B convertible car seat

Weight

n/a

Age

Rearward facing: 0 – 12mo (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)

Dimensions

H 67 x W 46 x D 60 cm

Height markers

Lower marker (turn to forward facing): n/a
Upper marker (stop use): n/a

Attachment

Seat belt

Adjustability

3-position recline
Multi-position adjustable headrest

Harness

5-point harness

Other features

Built-in rebound bar
Removable machine washable covers and inserts

Warranty

6 yrs (shell) / 2 yrs (fabric) 

CREP rating

Protection rating

Forward facing
2.9
2.9/5
Rearward facing
4.1
4.1/5

Ease of use rating

Forward facing
1.9
1.9/5
Rearward facing
2.3
2.3/5

Pros and cons

Pros

+ Low price
+ Can stay in rearward facing until 12 mo approx.

Cons

– Other car seats have longer rearward facing capability
– No ISOFIX
– Not much in the way of additional features

Bottom line:

The Mothers Choice Nest 2 is a basic convertible car seat that lets you keep your baby in rearward facing mode for longer than other Mother’s Choice car seats (12 mo). Otherwise, at $199 you get what you pay for and miss out on a lot of other features. 

Who this is for:

Parents who want a basic but value-oriented convertible car seat with rearward facing for 12 months.

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