Bringing your baby home is one of the most emotional milestones any parent will experience. When your baby arrives prematurely or requires neonatal care, that first journey from hospital to home can feel especially overwhelming. At the In Car Safety Centre, we understand how much worry, uncertainty and responsibility families carry during this time — and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on offering specialist, compassionate guidance for families whose babies were born early or have additional medical needs, ensuring their first car journey — and every journey after — is as safe and reassuring as possible.
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Our Dedicated “Premature Baby” Support Service
We have developed a comprehensive support service specifically for families facing the unique challenges of travelling with a premature or medically vulnerable baby. Our “Premature Baby” section focuses on:
Helping parents choose the right car seat for smaller and more delicate babies
Providing individual assessments to ensure correct positioning, harnessing and support
Understanding the specific needs of NICU-discharged infants, including postural considerations and medical guidance
Offering a calm, private environment where parents can ask questions, practise fitting, and gain confidence before leaving hospital.
We know that no two premature babies are the same — and our approach is always tailored, sensitive, and evidence-based.
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Specialist Staff Who Truly Understand Your Journey
The heart of our support lies in our team. Many of our staff have worked closely with neonatal families for years, and they understand the emotional and practical challenges involved. Our experts provide:
✔ One-to-one consultations tailored to your baby's needs
We assess your baby’s size, medical considerations and comfort requirements, and match them with the safest seating solution.
✔ Expertise in fitting and adjusting specialist infant seats
Premature babies often require more precise head, neck and pelvic support. Our staff are trained in advanced fitting techniques to ensure a secure, medically appropriate setup.
✔ Compassionate guidance during a stressful time
We recognise that leaving NICU or SCBU can feel daunting. Our team take time, move at your pace, and ensure you never feel rushed or overwhelmed.
✔ Ongoing support as your baby grows
Premature babies reach milestones at different rates. We encourage regular check-ins to reassess fit, comfort and safety.
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Why Specialised Car Seat Support Matters for Premature Babies
Babies born early often have:
Lower muscle tone
Increased sensitivity
Smaller airways
Specific medical instructions for transport
Unique positioning needs
Weight ranges below standard newborn car seat limits
This means standard car seat setups may not always be safe or suitable without specialist adjustment.
Our team helps ensure:
Correct recline angles
Secure but gentle harness positioning
Support for the airway and spine
Comfort and stability for low-birth-weight infants
Compliance with medical discharge guidelines
Your baby’s safety is our highest priority — and we work closely with you to ensure every detail is just right.
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What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you visit us, we will:
1. Discuss your baby’s needs, including any hospital guidance
2. Assess your car, your seat (or help you choose one), and your baby's posture
3. Demonstrate correct installation and harnessing step-by-step
4. Allow you to practise the full process until you feel confident
5. Provide practical tips for travelling safely in the early weeks
6. Arrange follow-up checks as your baby grows
We take as long as you need — some families visit us before discharge, others afterwards. You are always welcome.
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We Are Here for Families During Difficult Times
Our role goes far beyond fitting a car seat. We consider it a privilege to support parents during what can be an emotional, uncertain and exhausting period. You’ll find:
A patient listening ear
A judgement-free, calm space
Staff who understand the fear of the first journey home
Advice tailored to your situation, not generic guidance
Reassurance rooted in experience and compassion
Whether your baby is days old or newly discharged, we are here to give you the peace of mind you deserve.
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Book Your Premature Baby Consultation
If your baby was born early or requires additional support, please get in touch. Our specialist team will make sure your baby’s first journey home — and every journey after — is as safe, comfortable and confidence-building as possible.
👉 Book an appointment: https://in-car-safety-centre.appointedd.com/
👉 Call your nearest centre: 01702 808313 (Essex) or 01908 220909 (Towcester)
👉 Learn more about our Premature Baby services: https://incarsafetycentre.co.uk/collections/premature-baby-car-seats
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