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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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Win the Aruba Travel System from Petite Star

The Aruba Travel System from Petite Star is a truly amazing value travel system with everything you need right from birth. It’s an easy to use, compact and lightweight stroller, with a comfy padded reclining seat that’s suitable from birth.  Perfect for the early months, the seat pad is cosy and washable too and comes…

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Is your car seat insured?

Have you insured your car seat?  Many parents are now considering this option when taking out car insurance, car seats can get damaged or involved in an accident and are not the cheapest product you will buy for your baby. A proportion of car insurance policies covering child seats jumps by 50% in five years,…

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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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Isofix car seats

ISOFIX car seats are now recognised as the safest possible way to travel with your child, with ISOFIX fittings being adopted by both car seat and vehicle manufactures worldwide. Yet, despite its clear advantages, the ISOFIX system is perhaps not as easy to understand and simple to use as hoped. However, here you can find…

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Car seats from 15kg

From 15kg to 36kg (approximately 4 years to 12 years) High back booster seats raise your child to the correct height for an adult seat belt, as well as providing vital protection in a car crash. Some high back booster seats are designed to be converted into a booster cushion by detaching the back, although you should always check…

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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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Baby equipment checklist

We’ve put together a checklist of all the baby equipment that you may need. Not all of it is essential but you may consider buying it at some point in time. If you need help making a decision have a look at our review section to see what other mums and dads think as their opinions…

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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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What Group car seat do you need for your baby?

You need to know your baby’s weight in kilograms as it is your child’s weight and not age that is the critical factor in deciding which ‘Group’ is suitable and safe. Baby and children’s car seats are manufactured according to rigorous safety regulations which meet the European Standard R44.03. The standard divides 8 different designs…

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