While the Rexton doesn’t have an ANCAP safety rating, it does offer an impressive range of safety features that give me real peace of mind. These include blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning — all things that help take the pressure off during busy days on the road.

Around tight suburban car parks, the rear cross-traffic alert is especially helpful, along with the reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.

The KGM Rexton is well set up to protect the whole family, with dual front airbags, front side airbags and full-length curtain airbags covering all three rows.

Comfort hasn’t been overlooked either. It comes with heated and cooled front leather seats, as well as heated outer rear seats.

The Rexton Ultimate includes a wireless charging tray for your phone, while lower-spec models use wired charging alongside smartphone connectivity. As with most things, it’s about balancing features with price.

One feature I really appreciate as a mum is the hands-free powered tailgate — a big help when you’re juggling bags, prams, and a baby. There are also pull-up sunshades in the rear side windows to keep little ones protected from the sun.

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Lets chat about safety. Something all parents think about for their bubs.

The Peugeot comes with all the usual features like emergency braking, anti-lock braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and stability control amongst many others.

There are a couple of features that I particularly like.

First is the curtain airbags for both rows of rear seats.

Second is automatic hazard light activation under heavy braking. It lets the drivers behind know you are stopping quickly.

Third is the Lane Departure Warning with unmarked  road edge detection. This is ideal for country roads or even some of our terrible suburban roads.

Owners should note that the third row seats are not designed to take a baby seat.

Other subtle safety features that I like are the clear reverse camera that allows excellent vision. And the headlights certainly light up the night.

One aspect we haven’t spoken about yet is the engine and performance. On paper the 1.2 litre, three cylinder turbo hybrid petrol engine may seem underpowered. However, on the Its quiet and smooth to drive and seems to scoot along nicely.

I never really noticed it wanting for performance and the economy is outstanding. I averaged around 6 litres per 100 km over the weeks I had it and that really helps with tight budgets.

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 Lets look at some of the highlights

• The new Forester comes in a wide choice of models with both petrol and hybrid engines.
• All models come with permanent All Wheel Drive which brings peace of mind for new mums in wet or icy conditions
• In fact, the Forester is one of the safest vehicles in its class
• There is reasonable room in the back seat if I need to sit with bub,
• Boot space is good for all my gear but is filled with it.
• The petrol engines are punchy, but the hybrid is my preferred choice especially around town. Its smooth and responsive
• The economy of around 6.0 litres per 100 km is excellent and really helps the budget.

With a busy lifestyle as a new mum, I need a vehicle that has comfort and is easy to live with. The Forester provides both. It definitely fits the new mum lifestyle.  I am also a fan of the new design.

Pricing is from $43,490 through to $55,990 plus the usual added costs. These prices are excellent value.

Overall, the Subaru Forester gets the Mum and Bub approval.

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The Subaru Forester comes with an ANCAP 5 Star safety rating.

But it has so much more. Like its bigger sibling, the Outback which we spoke about a few weeks ago. The Forester comes with a number of impressive safety features; some you just don’t find on other SUVs.

Lets start with Airbags everywhere. Add to this an impressive list of active features like:

• Subaru “eyesight” system
• emergency braking both front and rear,
• Lane keep assist functions,
• Driver monitoring to alert if you are getting drowsy.
• Reverse camera and
• Pedestrian alert system.

These are just a few of the many features available.

Add to these, the ever present All Wheel drive system. Where all four wheels are driving at all times. This provides such comfort in wet, icy, or slippery conditions.

One major feature is that the engine is designed to slide down under the passenger protection cell in the event of a frontal collision.

It seems that in a Subaru Forester, everywhere you turn there is some system or feature that is designed to protect you.

As a new mum I like the comfort and security that provides for my family.

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