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Britax launches new own-brand web store
The leading child safety brand Britax, has launched a brand new e-commerce website, giving customers the chance to click and buy its products directly from Britax.co.uk. Customers will have the option to ‘Buy Now’ from any of the product pages listed on the site. Orders will then be processed and fulfilled by a local retailer…
Posted in Buying for your baby, Car Seats, News, Pushchairs Tagged Britax, Car seat safety, car seats, e-commerce, Isofix, News - Family, pushchair Leave a comment
Britax top tips on choosing the right car seat
Choosing the right car seat is essential for the safety of your baby. There are so many brands now available to you but not all are the right fit for your car or child. Britax have shared with us some top tips on how to get the right car for your child and car. 1. …
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…
5th anniversary of child car seat law: demand for advice continues
Five years on from the introduction of a new child car seat law, there is still huge demand from parents for information about how to keep their children safe on the road, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. More than 129,000 visits to RoSPA’s child car seats website – www.childcarseats.org.uk – were…
Posted in Advertorial, Car Safety, Car Seats Tagged advice, Car seat laws, Car seat safety, Infant car seat, Law, rear facing car seat, Road safety, RoSPA Leave a comment
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…
What to look for in car seats
The most important thing to look for in a car seat is a safe and secure fit. Attractive fabric choices or good value accessories are absolutely useless if your car seat fails to provide the essential protection that your child needs when travelling in the car. Once you are completely certain that a car seat fits your car safely…
Posted in Car Safety, Car Seats Tagged Car seat laws, Car seat safety, child car seat, Child safety, Infant car seat, top tips, what to look for Leave a comment
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 a lot 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…
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…
Car Seats on Test
Recent tests on child car seats by the consumer association Which? sent a wave of fear through many safety-conscious parents. The car seats were tested to a much more rigorous standard than the legal requirements, and at this level of testing – simulating a crash at 40mph - no infant car seats were given the full thumbs up. However,…
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.…
