It is very tempting to look at a Travel System as a complete unit and pay enough attention to the Car Seat which is one of the most important items that you ever buy. This is a good car seat in its own right.

The Ventura is now (until recently this seat would only accommodate a baby up to 10kg/22lbs) a Group 0+ seat which will take your baby from birth to 13kg/28lbs.

Fitting in the car is easy and you should be able to achieve a good solid fit in most cars. The narrower than normal base helps it to fit cars with sports shape seats.

Most seats in this group have the same features and The Ventura is no exception. There is a Sun Canopy/Hood included along with a head hugger for a younger baby. When out of the car the seat can rock on the floor on its curved base; the handle can be used to stop the rocking motion.

For improved side impact protection the side wings of the seat have been deeply padded. A ‘seat wedge’ is included to make the seat shape more suitable and supportive for a newborn baby. Also included is a matching apron for use on colder days. Again, as with most seats there is a one-pull mechanism to adjust the harness once the baby is in the seat.

THE LOWDOWN

What Group and what does this mean? This is a Group 0+ seat which will take your baby from birth to 13kg/28lbs

Key considerations –this is a good car seat that can be considered in its own right but bear in mind that a baby should always be as flat as possible in a pushchair so don’t but this purely to fit to a pushchair.

Ease of fitting - Easy

Tips - If your seat belt is long enough, fasten the lap belt over the seat first and then pull the long seat belt around the seat.

Any defining features – Narrow base and very smart looking

Budget - £90

Optional Accessories – Raincover