Car Seat Safety

The rules around car seats can be a bit confusing as a new parent. You want to ensure your child is safe in the car and there are so many to choose from. For more information on car seat safety check out this post from the Child Accident Prevention Trust

Car Seat Safety

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  • What type of seat do I need?

    It is very important to ensure that your child travels in an appropriate child restraint, which:

    1) Conforms to appropriate safety standards.
    2) Is suitable for your child's weight and size, not necessarily age as children grow at different rates.
    3) Is correctly fitted to your car, there are shops that can help you with this.

    What type of seat do I need?
  • When can they change from rear facing car seats

    Around 15 months of age.

    When can they change from rear facing car seats
  • Don't overdress your child in their car seat

    It is important that your child isn't wearing too many clothes when they are put in their car seat as it can affect the restraint of the straps.

    Don't overdress your child in their car seat