Car Seats

A car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make for your child.  We can give you advice on the best carseat for your child's age, weight and height.  It can be confusing to work out which car seat is right for your child, your needs, and what will actually fit in your car!  Even the varying safety standards can be confusing - some car seats have a life span of 6 years, while others have 10.  This can make a big difference if you're planning on having more children and want to use the same carseat for subsequent children.

Did you know...

• Children must be in an approved and suitable restraint until they are 5 years of age.
  • this age is currently under review and is likely to increase to 7 or 8 years of age.

• Newborn babies can go straight into a convertible carseat.
  • You don't have to use a capsule.
• Children should not sit in an adult seat until they can sit with their back against the seat with their knees bent over the front of the seat cushion - approx 148cm tall.