protect™ i-Size infant car seat with recline and rotating isofix base
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Designed for absolute ease and comfort for both parent and baby, protect™ is an exceptional infant car seat delivering innovation like no other. With the highest safety standards with i-Size, a lightweight carry, and considered luxury comfort, all thoughtfully engineered to make life easier from the first journey out the hospital doors.
The included 360° swivel unity base lets you rotate the seat toward you while in the car, giving you effortless access to secure and adjust the harness and lift your baby in and out – reducing strain and awkward angles while staying in protect™.
Its reclinable back allows for supporting your baby’s comfort and rest wherever the day takes you – in the car with one recline position, or on the buggy and at home with four additional recline angles off the base.
protect™ also makes a beautiful travel system by seamlessly clicking onto your buggy, allowing your little one to rest so you can continue to move freely through your day with fewer disruptions, knowing your baby is at their best ergonomic lie flat position.
From intuitive usability to uncompromising safety, protect™ is designed to give you freedom and confidence during your baby’s earliest adventures.
protect™ is built for life. Built for you.
unity™ base
An innovative 360° swivel car seat base that takes you safely across a newborn to toddler journey sustainably.
The unity™ base helps ensure your car seat is correctly secured every time it’s used, with its ISOFIX connectors. The convenient rotation system allows you to turn your child toward you while still in the car, making it easier for parents to place them in and out of the seat, correctly adjust and fit the harness, and remove the car seat from the vehicle while they remain securely seated.
This unique base is interchangeable and can be used between protect™ infant car seat AND safe rotate™ convertible car seat, delivering sustainability, ease and absolute value for money.
One base. Two interchanging systems. Simply connect, rotate and go.
Note: When paired with protect™, the base rotates 180°, allowing for easy side access during those early months.
When used with safe rotate™, the base offers a full 360° rotation, supporting both rear-facing and forward-facing use.
- Built with the DNA and platform that brought all terrain to the world.
- World class in safety.
- DNA – manoeuvrability, adaptability, durability, simplicity.
- Extended rear facing from 40-87cm in height (20+ months at least) for superior safety.
- Lightweight just 4.7kg.
- Included unity™ base with ISOFIX connectors for a secure, intuitive installation.
- 180° rotation on the base for effortless child loading in and out of the car.
- Green / red indicators for confident installation.
- Easy one hand lever for a quick release of the car seat from its base.
- Thick EPP foam with additional built-in side impact protection absorbs, redirecting the crash force away from your baby.
- R129 standard tests forward rear and side impact and protect™ is also tested for rollover.
- High performance injection moulding creates the ability to produce intricate designs that have finer details, allowing for thinner parts and more delicate surface finishes. Furthermore, this also means integrating elements seamlessly, reducing assembly steps, and helping with overall structural integrity.
- One recline mode in the car.
- 4 recline modes including lie flat on the buggy as a travel system, or simply at home.
- 6 headrest heights with the simultaneous head and harness adjuster for a customised fit as your baby grows – one hand, no re-threading, just fuss-free.
- Secure 5-point safety harness.
- Customisable comfort with removable liners.
- Extendable sun canopy.
- UPF50+ black out cover included for additional privacy.
- Ergonomic handle.
- Use as a rocker with the curved underside.
- Airline certified – complying to the Air New Zealand car seat guidelines.
- Plush quilted fabric for comfort and aesthetics.
- Travel system compatible with Mountain Buggy®.
**SAFETY NOTICE**
We encourage customers to always check the integrity of their car seat and base while in use, for expert advice on this car seat consult your user manual and your trusted retailer.
We recommend replacing any car seat that has been involved in a crash. Even if it looks fine, there could be internal damage that would make it unsafe. The seat has done its job by protecting your child and therefore needs replacing. Most insurance companies will cover this expense. To be sure, please request a police report on the accident.
Age range
0 – 20+ months (at least)*
*age reference as a guide only
Child height (head to toe)
40-87cm
Product weight
4.5kg protect™ infant car seat
6.1kg unity™ base
10.8kg protect™ infant car seat, infant insert, unity™ base
Dimensions (H x W x D)
46 x 44 x 68cm (car seat on base)
Seat load
<13kg
Mode
Rear-facing installation only
Installation method
ISOFIX base installation OR car seat alone using vehicle seat belt
Newborn insert
Yes (for infants 40-60cm)
ISOFIX base leg length
28-53cm
Seat width
17-29cm
Safety Certification
R129 with i-Size
- 1 x protect™ infant car seat
- 1 x unity™ base
- 1 x infant insert
- 1 x blackout cover
- 1 x fabric elf
- 2 x ISOFIX guides
- 1 x instruction manual
Rotate. Recline. Protect.
Designed for modern parents, protect™ is the ultimate infant car seat – the highest in safety standards, light in weight and plush in looks; thoughtfully designed to make life easier for you from day one. With its innovative 180° swivel base, you can turn the seat toward you for easy access, reducing strain and awkward angles when lifting your baby in or out. One recline angle in the car, and 4 more for full recline when off the base (on the buggy or at home); this delivers for your little one comfort and rest while you're on the move.
From its intuitive design to its uncompromising safety, freedom comes with protect™ - the perfect companion for your baby’s first adventures — in the car, on the buggy and everywhere in between. Breathable fabrics, ergonomic design, peace of mind.
protect™ is built for life. Built for you.
Extra bases available
If you want to easily move between multiple cars, purchase an individual isofix base with rotate function.
My car doesn't have isofix
You can purchase the protect with no base, and safely install with the car seat belt.
adding value where it matters
At Mountain Buggy®, we understand the pressures of keeping up with your child as they grow and require the next stage car seat. So to help you along with your parenting journey, when you buy another Mountain Buggy® i-Size ready car seat from us, you’ll instantly receive 10% off your next car seat - making connections with you all the way ♥
**SAFETY NOTICE**
We encourage customers to always check the integrity of their car seat and base, and have it installed by a trained professional.
We recommend replacing any car seat that has been involved in a crash. Even if it looks fine, there could be internal damage that would make it unsafe. The seat has done its job by protecting your child and therefore needs replacing. Most insurance companies will cover this expense. To be sure, please request a police report on the accident.
The innovative 180° rotation on the car seat base allows protect™ to swivel facing you, making it easier to lift your baby in and out, and make fit adjustments easily — no more awkward angles or strained backs.
effortless access
The innovative 180° rotation on the car seat base allows protect™ to swivel facing you, making it easier to lift your baby in and out, and make fit adjustments easily — no more awkward angles or strained backs.
comfort on the go – in the car
A gentle recline when in the car, so your baby can rest easy and comfortably while you are driving.
comfort on the go – in the car
A gentle recline when in the car, so your baby can rest easy and comfortably while you are driving.
The seat reclines to lie flat when used as a travel system on the buggy OR indoors, so your baby rests soundly on the move.
comfort on the go – on the buggy
The seat reclines to lie flat when used as a travel system on the buggy OR indoors, so your baby rests soundly on the move.
advanced impact protection
Thick EPP foam with additional built-in side impact protection absorb (this redirects crash forces away from your baby). The high R129 standard tests forward rear and side impact and protect™ is also tested for rollover.
advanced impact protection
Thick EPP foam with additional built-in side impact protection absorb (this redirects crash forces away from your baby). The high R129 standard tests forward rear and side impact and protect™ is also tested for rollover.
high performance injection moulding
The form and performance is on point with the injection molding of the car seat, allowing for a precise and smooth use of protect™. Injection molding creates the ability to produce intricate designs that have finer details, allowing for thinner parts and more delicate surface finishes. Furthermore, this also means we can integrate elements seamlessly, reducing assembly steps and helping with the overall structural integrity.
high performance injection moulding
The form and performance is on point with the injection molding of the car seat, allowing for a precise and smooth use of protect™. Injection molding creates the ability to produce intricate designs that have finer details, allowing for thinner parts and more delicate surface finishes. Furthermore, this also means we can integrate elements seamlessly, reducing assembly steps and helping with the overall structural integrity.
ease and comfort included
With the included swivel base with ISOFIX fixtures, you get instant ease and peace of mind for your journey. The leg neatly tucks away for storage and compact boot space.
full features breakdown
ease and comfort included
With the included swivel base with ISOFIX fixtures, you get instant ease and peace of mind for your journey. The leg neatly tucks away for storage and compact boot space.
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extended rear facing
For your baby from 40-87cm in height.
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rotate to load car seat base
The unique innovative rotation brings your child closer to you and helps you maintain a more upright posture when lifting your child in and out. It also makes it easier to buckle them in. The seat smoothly rotates, then audibly clicks when in place for assurance that it is safely secured.
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recline in the car
Providing a little more comfort through their car journey
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full recline on the buggy, as a travel system
Providing more comfort through their restful journey out and about
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super lightweight
Just 4.7kg (including newborn insert).
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no re-thread, fuss-free harnessing
With one hand, easily alter the height in 6-levels with the simultaneous head and harness adjuster.
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safe seating
5-point belt harness system for safety in mind.
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install with peace of mind
The ISOFIX base includes green / red indicators, ensuring you always know you have a safe fit once installed in the car.
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installation option
If your car does not have ISOFIX anchor points, protect™ is safe to using the vehicle seat belt without the ISOFIX base, using the green belt guides on the car seat itself.
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customisable comfort
From the smaller baby size, through to 87cm in height, protect™ includes removable cushioning to provide comfort and safety as your baby grows.
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shade from the sun
A 3 stage extendable XL size sun canopy.
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further privacy included
A UPF50+ black out cover is included to shelter and provide further privacy for your baby. It blocks 98.74% of the light, so your little one is nicely cocooned in the dark, with an air permeability of 115cfm.
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plush comfort and aesthetic
protect™ delivers a snug headrest with hand washable seat fabrics, with a unique quilted appeal.
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ergonomic handle
The handle is designed for perfect balance and weight distribution for the parent.
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gentle movement
With its curved underside, you can gently rock your baby in protect™ to further soothe when out and about.
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airline certified
protect™ complies to the Air New Zealand car seat guidelines.
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colour coding direction
The green guides on the infant car seat indicate that you have a car seat that is R129 certified. Use these green guides to direct you when using your vehicle seat belt. Grey guides you for all releases and latches.
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handy prompters all around the car seat
Prompters let you know when adjustments need to be made for your growing child.
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compatible with ALL Mountain Buggies
With an easy top mount push button release, you can attach protect onto all our buggies, making the perfect parenting mobile package.
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additional support items
Also included are handy ISOFIX guides to help sync into your car with ease.
| car seat specifications | |
|---|---|
| car seat lifespan | 10 years (from date of manufacture) |
| rear facing | yes |
| rear facing range | 40 - 87 cm |
| rotating base | yes |
| forward facing | no |
| i-Size height range | 40 - 87 cm |
| direction of travel | rear facing only |
| ages and stages | |
| age range (as a guide only) | 0 - 15 months (at least) |
| dimensions | |
| product weight | 4.2kg without infant insert / 4.7kg including infant insert |
| product options | |
| color | black/silver |
| safety | |
| safety certifications | R129 with i-Size |
protect™ 2025 car seat instructions
Setting up your protect™ i-Size car seat capsule is easy! Find all the details you need here for how to set up and use!
unity™ base in action
View how easy it is to transition from the protect rear facing newborn infant car seat, to the extended rear facing then forward facing safe rotate convertible car seat using the unity base.