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Choosing a car seat and harness

The guidelines on carrying children in cars have changed, new rules governing the use of car seats came into force on 18th September 2006.

It is the drivers responsibility that the child is correctly restrained.

Children under 3 years must use the child restraint appropriate for their weight in any vehicle. There is only one exception.
A child under three may travel unrestrained in the rear of a taxi if the right child restraint is unavailable. Under 3's must travel unstrestrained in the rear of a vehicle only.

Rearward Facing Baby Seats (Group 0 &0+)
0 - Babies up to 22lbs which is roughly birth to 6-9 months old.
Read facing baby seats must not be used in a seat protected by a frontal air bag.

0+ - Babies up to 29lbs which is roughly birth to 12-15 months old.

Forward Facing Child Seats (Group 1)
These seats are suitable for children from 20-40lbs which is roughly 9 months - 4 years old.

Booster Seats (Group 2)
These seats are suitable for children from 33-55lbs which is roughly 4-6 years old.

Booster cushions (Group 3)
These cushions are suitable for children from 48-79lbs which is roughly 6 -11 years old.

It is very important to try out a car seat before purchase to check that it meets the needs of the child, and that it can be fitted safely into the family car.

From May 2008 all car child seats must comply with the UN ECE 44.03 standard (or subsequent versions)

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