Choosing a car seat
A recent survey showed a worrying two thirds of us haven't fitted our kids' car seats properly and over 80% of us don't know what the laws are about driving with children in the car.
But don't worry! We've got everything you need to know right here.
Different seats for different ages
It's the weight of a child that determines the type of car seat they should have. Up until a child weighs 9kg and can sit up on their own, they should be in a rear-facing seat.
Once a child is big enough to have a front-facing child seat, their knees should be able to bend over the edge of it.
Car seats are put into groups (0-3), each one suitable for a range of weights. Some cover more than one group, so will last longer. Seats for older children should have height-adjustable headrests and expanding sides. For newborns, a rearward-facing infant carrier is best.
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