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Safety tips for travel this summer

Travelling with a young family this summer, whether you’re off on a family holiday, visiting friends for the weekend or just on the school run, keeping safe on the go as we share some great tips from child-safety specialist Clippasafe. Check your car seat is correctly fitted and that the straps are in good shape…

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Safety tips for fitting Group 0, 1, 2 and 3 car seats

Safety tips for using and fitting Group 0, 0+, 1, 2 and 3 car seats Check that the seat you are buying meets current safety standards. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and keep a copy of the fitting instructions in the car. Always check that the carry handle is in the correct position before driving…

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Car seats – before you buy?

We are often asked which of the many car seats on the market is the best. The truth is, the best car seat is the one that fits your vehicle, your budget, your baby and one that you will be able to fit properly each time your baby goes out in the car. Here are some important points to…

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Before you buy car seats: some important points to remember

We are often asked which of the many car seats is the best car seat on the market. The truth is, the best car seat is the one that fits your vehicle, your budget, your baby and that you will fit properly each time your baby goes out in the car. Here are some important points to help…

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Lie-flat car seats – a better way to carry babies?

Lie-flat car seats are designed to allow your baby to lie totally flat whilst travelling in the car. Unfortuantely, there’s alot of confusion surrounding whether they are ‘dangerous’, or in fact, ‘safer’ than a traditional, rear-facing ‘wedge-shaped’ infant carrier. In reality there are significant pros and cons to each mode of transport, but recent research is suggesting that restraining…

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Installing a baby car seat

You might think that anyone who can read an instruction manual and follow instructions can install a child’s car seat. In reality, though, it’s not so quite easy. Placing the car seat Statistics prove that the best protected seat in the car is the one in the centre of the back seat – as long as your…

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Buying for your baby : check list

Babies have extremely basic requirements you’ll be pleased to know! Most of us don’t need any encouragement when let loose with a catalogue of baby gear or in the baby section of a department store but some things really can wait until after your baby has arrived when you know your baby better. The list below gives you…

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Buying Your Pushchair: Safety Laws and Regulations

Before buying a pushchair, it is important that you are aware of the safety laws and regulations, and that any pushchair you purchase conforms to the British Standard. The Law and Safety Regulations Under the Wheeled Child Conveyances Regulations (1997), all pushchairs must conform to the The British Standard 7409: 1996, which sets out safety requirements for all pushchairs.…

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Car seat safety tips

Car seat safety tips Choose a seat suitable for your make of car and your child’s weight (not age). Always follow the instructions when you’re installing a seat and make sure it fits firmly in the car and doesn’t move about. Keep the instructions for future reference. The seats are specially designed, so don’t add…

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Car seat safety guide

If there is one single item that is essential for all babies, it is a car seat. Even if you don’t own a car, you will need a seat for when you are travelling in other people’s cars. You will need it from day one – in fact, some hospitals won’t allow you to leave the premises…

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