Which car seat?


Understanding which car seat is right for your baby or toddler can be a daunting task! Our guidance below should help you choose the right seat for your baby & older siblings too.


• By law children have to use an appropriate seat up until they are 12 or they are 1metre 35cm in height. The seat should be appropriate to the child’s height and weight as age is not an accurate guide. Not all child seats fit all cars so always go to a retailer where you can ‘Try Before You Buy’.


• Avoid second hand seats, as they could have already been involved in an accident.


• Never fit a rear-facing baby seat with an active airbag. In a crash at 30mph an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times its own weight.


• Follow the instructions for your child car seat carefully and keep the instructions safe - you may not be the only person who has to fit the seat. Check the seat is tightly fitted before every journey.


• Always look for the United Nations ECE R44.04 Mark.


• Keep your child in each seat group for as long as you possibly can.


• Rear facing seats are 5 times safer in a frontal collision. They protect the neck and head by distributing the force along the back of the seat and are more effective at protecting internal organs.


Please contact Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road safety officers for help and advice or download a copy of the guide from the campaign website.


www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk www.goodeggcarsafety.com


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