Best Cars for Babies

03/10/11

Preparing for your bundle of joy comes with a rather lengthy checklist, and having the right car that caters for all the needs of your new arrival is yet another worry upon the minds of parents up and down the country. Is there enough space for a car seat? Is the car comfortable? Will it withstand the little spillages? Most of all is it safe?

Never fear, the Motors.co.uk team have put together a rather handy list of motors that will make travelling with your little one a breeze, and also won't tug too harshly at the purse strings.

Renault Scenic

A veritable Aladdin’s cave of additional space, the Scenic has surely got to be the ultimate car to withstand the chaos that comes with transporting a baby around! Recent facelifts and added safety features just add to this model’s family appeal.

Ford S Max

Babies, dogs, luggage and the kitchen sink will fit into this modest Mary Poppins handbag of a car. The foldaway seats make for bags of extra space, and is well within price range of the average cash conscious family.

Vauxhall Zafira

A little on the pricier side, however the mums we've spoken to unanimously rave about this five seater car, with two reclining seats at the rear for extra breathing space. Perfectly safe for getting baby in and out, and more than enough room for all the family mod cons, plus the weekly shopping trip. Perfec'.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

If you're after a more grandiose model, then the seven seater C4 Picasso should cater for all the needs of your expanding brood. A rather spacious boot also adds to the appeal of this great family model.

Skoda Octavia

Not the most 'in vogue' motor; but then families need functionality, not flash! Prepped with a boot double the size of a BMW and an oh-so reliable VW engine, this nippy, spacious and cost effective car is absolutely perfect for getting your new arrival from A to B, and will also last you.