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CHILD SAFETY

Child safety in the car

Keeping your little ones safe on the move

Trying to find the right child car seat – one that's suitable for your child and your car, and is affordable – can seem daunting. But we can help. Here we outline everything you need to know about the law when it comes to child seats, as well as the safest ways for your children to travel on the road.

 

Car seats

Choosing and using a car safety seat

How to keep your little ones safe when you’re on the move

Seat belts

The rules for carrying children in cars

Make sure you know about child seats and the law

Baby child seat front or back

Front seat or back?

Where’s the safest place to carry children in your car?

Car seat compatibility

Fitting child car seats

Tips and tricks for tackling issues you might come across

Belts buckles

Children undoing the harness

How to safely stop your child opening the seat belt or harness buckle

Size regulations

i-Size child safety seats

i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats

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