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Being involved in a road traffic collision is stressful, particularly for parents and carers. Once everyone is safe, one crucial question often follows — and is sometimes overlooked:
Does my child’s car seat need to be replaced?
UK child seat safety guidance is clear. In most cases, a child car seat that has been involved in a collision should be replaced, even if there is no visible damage. This position is supported both by road safety best practice and by the principles underpinning the Road Traffic Act.
When it comes to protecting your child on every journey, the numbers don’t lie. Rear-facing car seats are proven to be 5 times safer than forward-facing seats in the event of a crash. Find out more....
At the In Car Safety Centre, we are continuously being asked for advice on how to...
There are two regulations in force relating to children’s car seats, ECE R44 04 and ECE R129 or...
Choosing the perfect car seat for your little one can be hard as there is...
Believe it or not, seat belts didn’t become a legal requirement for rear passengers until...
Over the years, there have been different opinions on this matter. Modern advice is to follow...
We’re always asked, “Which baby car seats are best?” and the simple answer is R129 (i-Size)...
There are two categories of seats, those that are manufactured to the latest EU standard...
Whilst we don’t recommend it, it is not illegal for child car seats to be used on...
Children grow at different speeds. When looking at guides on child car seats, these are...
The Alarming Reality of Child Road Safety in the UK: Why Child Car Seats Matter...