Child Car Seats ExplainedThere are so many child car seats to choose from, but getting it right is essential. So, how to you tell the difference between a baby carseat and a toddler carseat? And how do you know you are buying an approved, regulated and tested product? Are there rules? Here's what we've discovered.... Types of Child Car SeatThe information provided is as a guideline only. We do our best to provide up to date information. However it is your sole responsibility to determine and abide by the most current local laws. The table below shows you what type of seat is suitable for different ages and weights for use in the UK.
It is illegal to carry a child in a rear-facing child seat in the front, which is protected by an active frontal airbag. In all cases it is the driver's legal responsibility to ensure that the child is correctly restrained. Basically if your baby is a newborn or weighs under 13kg, they need a rear facing seat. After they grow to reach 9kg and can sit unaided, they can progress to a forward facing seat. Make the most of those first few journeys with the forward facing seat – with so much to see, they are little angels!
PLEASE NOTE it is recommended that Boosters are only used if a child has truly outgrown a safety seat. Your child is much safer in a harness safety seat. A booster raises the seat level so the car adult belt fit better and will work properly with a little person – preventing your child from sliding under and through the belt in an accident. See our explanation of the UK Road Safetly Regulations and Exceptions for child restraints in motor vehicles. Click here to view our child car seat checklist before purchasing your childs safety seat. More on transport in London and the UK, Return from Child Car Seats to the travel-baby-travel.com Home Page |
