Childrens Car Seat

Purchasing childrens car seats can be daunting. There are so many to choose from and with the added pressure of the law and safety guidelines to adhere to, it can be a confusing task.

Below is a rough guide on what model car seat you require for your baby.

Car Seat Guide

Childrens car seat are categorised into weight to help you establish which car seat is right for your child.  These are:

• Group 0: for babies up to 10 kg (22 lbs) roughly from birth to 6-9 months
• Group 0+: for babies up to 13kg (29lbs) roughly from birth to 12-15 months
• Group 1: for children weighing 9-18 kg (20-40 lbs) roughly from 9 months - 4 years.
• Group 2: for children weighing 15-25 kg (33 - 55 lbs) roughly 4 to 6 years.
• Group 3: for children weighing 22-36 kg (48 - 79 lbs) roughly from 6 - 11 years.

Please note: If you are unsure whether your car has an airbag fitted in the front seat, fit to in the rear. It is very dangerous and illegal to fit a car seat in the front seat that has an airbag fitted.

 Top Seller for Group 0 and 0+

The Britax Baby Safe Plus Car Seat in Anthracite has deep, softly padded wings for optimum side impact protection for your baby. Transfers easily to the car using an isofix system (sold separately). Suitable for children from birth to 13kg.

This is a great car seat for comfort and easy installation.  The colour is an added plus point when buying childrens car seats, to help hide any staining.

Top Seller for Group 1           

Rearward and forward facing baby car seat, allowing infants up to 18kg (40lbs) to travel in safety in the front or rear of most cars.

Rearward facing: suitable from birth - 13kg (29lbs)
Forward facing: suitable from 9 - 18kg (20-40lbs)

Versatile cars seat with integral harness, that is secured in the car using the adult seat belts. Ideal if child has outgrown infant carrier but can't yet travel forward facing.              

 Top Seller for Group 1, 2 & 3

The Beline SP Luxe Car Seat in Shadow allows infants and children from 9-36kg (20-80lbs) to travel forward facing. Although, is best for older children.

Do not consider a second-hand seat, you cannot be certain of its history.  Sometimes a car seat can  be involved in an accident but does not have any visual defects. Second-hand seats are likely to be older and not designed to current standards.

It is the driver's legal responsibility to ensure that the child is correctly restrained.

To check if your car is compatible with Britax car seats, use the Britax Fit-Finder:

http://www.britax.co.uk/car-seats/fit-finder/