If you have children below 12 years old and travel with them in your car, then you should look into car seats. Although the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act or Republic Act No. 11229 has been deferred for now, it’s best to start getting your kids used to riding their car seats. To help you do just that, we’ve prepared this list of the best affordable car seats in the Philippines.
What you can read in this article:
- Picking out your child’s car seat
- 5 best affordable car seats in the Philippines
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Car seats can be pricey so we looked for 5 car seats below P5,000. For your convenience, these are all available online so all you have to do is add to cart, make the purchase, and wait for your chosen car seat to arrive at your doorstep.
Picking out your child’s car seat
Make sure to check out these pointers when choosing your kid’s car seat.
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- Safety
- Make sure your car seat meets the safety guidelines of the Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry. Just in case you didn’t know, car seats also have expiration dates. Do check that what you’re buying is far from its expiration date so you can use it for a long time.
- Functionality
- What features does your car seat have? Can the baby grow into it? Aside from this, you also have to check that you are getting the car seat that is appropriate for your child’s height and weight.
- Ease of maintenance
- Trust us, you have to choose one that is easy to use and also a breeze to clean. Imagine all the possible spit-ups, diaper leaks, and spilled food that will end up in your car seat.
5 best affordable car seats in the Philippines
Why we love it?
At P4,999.75, this Enfant Car Seat makes our list of the best affordable car seats in the Philippines. Unlike other car seats, this has a rocking or fixed base with a multi-position reclining feature.
Features we love
- Safety
- Has innovative stay-open harness belts
- Suitable for newborns to babies up to 6 months
- Functionality
- Enhanced with comfortable lower back support to ensure stability
- Has an integral sun canopy to keep away harsh light
- Price
Why we love it?
This one is the most affordable car seat on this list at P2,286 only. You also have 7 colors to choose from.
Features we love
- Safety
- Suitable for 0-18 months
- Includes a removable support pillow with head hugger for smaller babies
- Functionality
- Easy to install in the vehicle
- Has an integrated sun canopy to protect your little one
- Has aluminum handle with rubber cover
- Belt hooks keep the harness out of the way for easy ingress and egress
- Price:
Why we love it?
The fact that it’s lightweight is also an advantage especially for parents who have little ones they need to take from the house to the car. And because it’s only P3,599, it makes our list of best affordable car seats in the Philippines.
Features we love
- Safety
- It comes with a 5-point safety belt.
- Suitable for 0 to 12 months.
- Functionality
- Simply press the button to adjust.
- Comes with a sun canopy to protect the baby from the sun or harsh light.
- Snug fit that makes your child feel safe and secure.
- Ease of maintenance
- Its removable pads and cushions make cleaning simple.
- Price
Why we love it?
For parents who prefer to have something simple and not too flashy, Giant Carrier’s Zander Car Seat fits the bill. It comes in gray and black hues so you don’t have to worry about it clashing with your car’s interior.
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Features we love
- Safety
- Comes with a 5-point safety harness
- Suitable for children 6 months to 18kg
- Functionality
- Has extra seat pads for maximum comfort.
- Easy to use with a one-pull harness so you don’t have to fumble with straps
- Ease of maintenance
- The Giant Carrier Zander comes with a removable seat and washable cover so it’s easy to clean.
- Price
Why we love it?
Moms and dads looking for a pop of color would be happy to know that this car seat comes in green, blue, and red.
Features we love
- Safety
- Also comes with a 5-point harness.
- Base support is for the 0+ group is included.
- Has an additional top belt guide hook for safety.
- Suitable for babies less than 13kg.
- Functionality
- Has an extra seat pad for your little one’s comfort.
- This rear-facing car seat has a three-position reclining seat.
- Price
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