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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…
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, Baby, Baby Care, Car Safety, Car Seats, Safety and homeproofing, Travel
Tagged Car seat laws, Car seat safety, Infant car seat, Law, rear facing car seat, Road safety
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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…
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.…
Car Seats – From 9kg
Group 1 From 9kg to 18kg or 25kg (approximately 4-6 years) depending on the make… In a rearward facing car seat the child faces backwards only, with the car seat usually fitted to the back seat. The child is restrained in the seat by an integral safety harness, with the seat being held in place by…
Car seats – common problems
Car seats – common problems When fitting a car seat, the most common of problems can turn a relatively simple procedure into a frustrating nightmare. Here we list some familiar problems, and attempt to provide you with a suitable solution. Seat belt too loose Sloping seats Buckle crunch Harness does not fit Child seat is…
Baby on Board
Once the baby is born the advice is that any newborn baby should use a rearward facing infant seat. Do not let the baby sit upright for too long, take frequent breaks and pick up the baby for a while or let it rest lying flat while the car is parked. Always de-activate the front passenger…
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Tagged Airbag, Babycare, Child safety, Family, Infant car seat, injury, neck and spinal injury, rear facing car seat, Seat belt, Seats, strain on the neck, Volvo
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Child car seats and the Law
It is essential for your child’s safety that you adhere to the law on car seats, and failure to do so can result in fines of up to £500. Since the 18th September 2006 the law on this area has changed, so it is important that you are familiar with the changes, to ensure that you comply with it.…
What is the car seat law
Millions of British parents are facing fines of up to £500 unless they comply with new car seat laws for children. From 18 September 2006, children under 12 or under the height of 4’5″ will have to be in car seats or on booster seats with backrests or booster cushions when travelling in England or Wales. The car driver…
