To determine the type of car seat appropriate for your child you must first of all weigh your child. Alternatively‚ consult a trained member of staff in one of the highstreet stores‚ such as Halfords or Mothercare.
Based on a Childs weight‚ the following guide will help you select the correct car seat for your child.
- Rearward facing baby seats are generally for babies up to 10kgs (22lbs)‚ roughly from birth to 6 to 9 months or up to 13kg (29lbs)‚ roughly from birth to 12-15 months depending on the make.
- Forward facing child seats are generally for children from 9 to 18kgs (20 to 40lbs)‚ roughly from 9 months to 4 yrs.
- Booster seats are generally for children from 15 to25kg (2st 5lb to 3st 13lb) roughly 4 to 6 yrs.
- Booster cushions are for generally children from 22kg (3st 6lb) roughly from 6yrs up.
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It’s always a good idea to try any Child Safety Seat in your car before purchasing‚ so you can be sure it will fix properly and securely into your cars seats. Always ensure your seat is fitted inline with the manufacturers instructions‚ and that it adheres to the UN ECE 44-03 standard (or a later standard).
Booster Seats and Booster Cushions are for use by different aged/sized children. However‚ to make the task of choosing your child’s safety seat slightly harder many manufacturers often refer to Booster Cushions as Booster Seats.
The main difference between the two is whether a back is included with the seat base. If it is‚ then this is officially known as a Booster Seat. If it is just a base then the official name is a Booster Cushion.
If you child is below the age of 6 we’d highly recommend looking at the Booster Seat’s (the seats with the seat back included). Many of these are only slightly more expensive than the Booster Cushions. Due to the way you can remove the back once your child has outgrown it the Booster Seat can be used as a Booster Cushion‚ thus saving you having to buy another safety seat!
