Are Trunki car seats any good?

kah · Postby **kah** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:39 pm

Hi,

I'm going to need car seats for a 3 year old and a 4 year old on an overseas holiday. I have checked the country's legislation and there is no requirement for them over 3 years old but I would prefer something.

Has anyone used the Trunki car seats and were you happy with them? I was also thinking I could use them for bringing play dates home.

Please could me give me your feedback on them or is there something else I should consider?

Many thanks.

elizad · Postby **elizad** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:39 am

They are good. If you are going on a long trip though they obviously don't have head rests so are harder to sleep in for example after a long flight... Another bonus is airlines including Ryanair often take a carseat for free in the hold and they have a bit of storage in the middle so you can fill it with liquids/ books if you only have carry on luggage.

lemonzest · Postby **lemonzest** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:41 am

Hi there,

We have one. I would only recommend it for short journeys (eg bringing playdates home, as you say; or short airport transfers). I take my full size car seat abroad for my 5yo, still, since the driving in the places we tend to go is worse than in London and/or we have a 2hr+ motorway drive.

Basically they don't provide any head/neck support, so this is obviously a consideration in the event of a crash; plus if the child falls asleep they will bend in half with nothing to hold them up!

zaza107 · Postby **zaza107** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 1:28 pm

Apologies for hijacking, but Lemonzest what seat do you have? My daughter's just about to grow out of her toddler seat (Axiss) and we'd like to get something with head/neck support etc. Thanks so much!

lemonzest · Postby **lemonzest** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:19 pm

We have a Britax one with head and neck and quite a bit of side support. Probably worth having a look on Which, to be honest, and then seeing which best fit your car.