Additional Needs Car Seat Guide
Finding the right car seat for a child with additional needs can feel overwhelming. With over 40 years' experience in child car seat safety, our specialist team helps families, local authorities, charities and healthcare professionals find safe, practical travel solutions for children with physical, medical and behavioural needs. Everything we offer is brought together on this page.
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Support, restraint, or both?
Most additional needs travel products do one of two jobs, and many children need a combination of both.
Postural support
For children who need extra trunk, head or pelvic support to sit safely and comfortably, for example because of cerebral palsy, low muscle tone or scoliosis. These are specialist seats that can be adjusted to the child.
Safety restraint
For children who unbuckle themselves, climb out of their seat or reach for the harness while the car is moving, for example some children with autism, ADHD or behavioural needs.
Shop by condition
Select a condition to see the products our team most often recommends for it. Every child is different, so we always recommend an assessment before you buy.
Behaviour and staying safely seated
Autism (ASD)Restraint and support options
ADHDHarnesses that can't easily be undone
Behavioural NeedsSecure restraint for challenging journeys
PICAKeeping fastenings secure
Development and muscle tone
Down SyndromeSupport and security
Global Developmental DelaySupport and restraint options
Low Muscle ToneUpright, supported positioning
HypomobilitySupport and secure positioning
Postural and neurological needs
Cerebral PalsyAdaptable postural seating
DystoniaHighly adjustable support
Brain InjuryRehabilitation seating
Muscular DystrophySupport that adapts over time
Spina BifidaTrunk and pelvic support
ScoliosisEnhanced trunk support
Don't see your child's condition? Contact us and we'll talk you through the options.
Our additional needs product range
| Product | What it does | Often recommended for | |
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| Specialist car seats | |||
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Voyager Additional Needs Car Seat | Enhanced support and safety for children with additional needs, up to 36kg (around 11 to 12 years). | Down syndrome, autism, global developmental delay, scoliosis, PICA, hypomobility |
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IPAI-MINI and IPAI-MAX | R129-approved rehab seats with an optional swivel that rotates up to 90 degrees. | Down syndrome, low muscle tone, autism, behavioural needs |
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KIDSFLEX Pro and KIDSFLEX R129 | Rehabilitation seats that adapt to complex postural needs. The R129 edition comes in three sizes, up to 100kg. | Cerebral palsy, dystonia, brain injury, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida |
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Magnetic Harness or with Axkid Nextkid booster | Extra restraint for passengers who would otherwise open a normal buckle. Small, medium and large. | Autism, ADHD, behavioural needs, Down syndrome, global developmental delay, PICA, hypomobility |
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Push Button Harness | Postural support and a degree of restraint to keep children and adults sitting upright. | Ask our team |
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Harness with Steel Buckles | A front-buckling harness for use in a high back booster, for children who escape their seats. | Ask our team |
| Accessories and positioning aids | |||
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Buckle Cover | Fits a 5-point harness buckle to stop children releasing it. | Children who unbuckle |
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Chest Clip and Chest Clip Cover | Helps deter children and vulnerable adults from unfastening restraints while the vehicle is moving. | Children who unbuckle |
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Cummerbund | Helps position a passenger, or adds an extra form of restraint. | Positioning and restraint |
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Exomphalos Infant Carrier Modification Kit | A safer, more comfortable travel solution for infants diagnosed with exomphalos. | Exomphalos |
See every additional needs product, including spares and accessories
For parents and carers
We provide clear, honest advice in a supportive, pressure-free environment, whether you're facing a new diagnosis or looking for a better solution than the seat you have now.
- Free specialist assessments at Towcester, Essex and Belfast. We look at your child's postural, medical and behavioural needs, your vehicle and your daily routine.
- Fitting included. We fit and adjust the seat in your car and make sure you feel confident using it every day.
- Solutions that grow with your child. Our range covers toddlers through to older children, with adjustable systems for changing needs.
- Help with funding. Many families have their seat funded by a charity. See our charity directory and our guide to funding a Voyager.
For councils and local authorities
We work with children with disabilities teams, SEND transport departments and fostering services to provide safe travel equipment for the children they support.
- We accept purchase orders and can quote against an occupational therapist's assessment or care plan.
- We deliver to councils and fostering teams (delivery charges apply), or a carer can collect and have the seat fitted in store.
- We can advise on equipment for home-to-school and SEND transport.
- Ordering for more than one child? Just let us know.
Email info@incarsafetycentre.co.uk to request a quote or a copy of our Additional Needs product catalogue.
For charities
We work with charities that fund specialist equipment for children with additional needs, and can supply a quote and assessment for each family you support.
- Charities on our approved list are invoiced when we receive a purchase order. New charities may be asked to pay before dispatch.
- We deliver across the UK and Ireland.
- Our team can assess the child and fit the seat at one of our centres.
Families looking for funding can browse our charity directory.
For occupational therapists and healthcare professionals
We regularly work with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and case managers to provide practical solutions tailored to each child's care plan. Contact us to discuss a referral, arrange a joint assessment or find out more about any product on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need an assessment before I buy?
We strongly recommend one. Every child is different, and our free assessments make sure the seat suits your child's needs and fits your vehicle.
Where can I have my child assessed?
At our centres in Towcester (Northamptonshire), Rayleigh (Essex) and Belfast. Appointments are free and must be booked in advance.
Can a charity pay for my child's seat?
Yes, many families have their seat funded by a charity. Our charity directory lists organisations that may be able to help, and we can provide the quote they'll need.
Do you deliver to Ireland?
Yes, we deliver across the UK and Ireland.
Can my council or local authority order from you?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from councils and can deliver to the team or arrange collection and fitting in store.
Talk to our specialist team
Towcester: 01908 220909 | Essex: 01702 808313 | info@incarsafetycentre.co.uk