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Choosing an Infant Car Seat in the UK Car seat laws in the UK oblige all children to use a car seat for children until they reach an age or height. Selecting the right car seat is crucial to ensure the safety of your child. This rear-facing car seat has been called one of the best by consumer advocate Which? It comes with a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced G-Cell side impact protection. It comes with a rotating feature that lets you to adjust the seat to the optimal position for your vehicle. Rear-facing Rear-facing infant car seats are designed to protect infants from neck and head injuries during an accident. Children who ride forward-facing car seats are seven times more likely to sustain serious injuries than children who use rear-facing. Rear-facing infant car seats are typically placed in the back of the vehicle and are smaller and lighter than convertible child safety seats. It is recommended that you always use the rear-facing infant car seat until your child outgrows it, or attains the weight or height limits for forward-facing use. There are two types of rear-facing infant car seats convertible car seats and all-in-one car seats. Both are safe for your baby, however each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Convertible car seats begin with a rear-facing position and can be turned around to face forward when your child is big enough. All-in-one car seat have higher rear-facing weight and height limits which means that your child will be able to safely ride in the seat for longer time. Be sure that the rear-facing car seats you choose for your baby fit your vehicle and are correctly installed. Review the manufacturer's label and your vehicle owner's manual for directions on how to install the seat. Test the straps on the seat to ensure that they are tight and secure. Also, ensure that your child is not able to pinch the material of the harness. Additionally, you should try to stay clear of wearing bulky clothes, which could interfere with the straps. Rear-facing car seats are less dangerous than forward-facing car seats designed for infants, as the force of a crash is lessened when the baby's body is in the seat. In addition, rear-facing car seats offer more protection for infants ejected from a vehicle in a side impact accident. If your baby outgrows his or her rear-facing infant seat, you must consider changing to a convertible car seat with a high rear-facing weight limit and height. Many convertible car seats come with rear-facing limits, which permit your child to use the seat for more than two years. Forward-facing When your baby outgrows the rear-facing infant car seats, you can flip them to face forward. It is best to wait until your child has reached the manufacturer's weight and height limits before you do this. It is also advisable to talk to your child's pediatrician. The laws of physics and safety research have shown that children younger than 2 years older are more secure when they sit in a rear-facing seat. They are able to rest more comfortably in their seat and are less likely to be injured by the belt or airbag. This is especially important for babies, who's necks and bones are still developing. The i-Size guidelines suggest that all toddlers and infants sit rear-facing until at minimum 20 pounds or 12 months old and some experts advise not waiting any longer. If your child is no longer able to fit in the rear-facing infant seat, you can move them to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat with a five-point harness. These seats are made to accommodate your growing child, and a lot include an infant positioning device that is removable. They are available with a base, so they can be used in a variety of vehicles and you can buy additional bases if you have more than one vehicle. It is also recommended to use a car seat that has a headrest for children weighing up to 20 pounds. The headrest should be placed slightly to the back but not more than 300 degrees vertical. It must also be able to be able to cover the baby's ear. If the headrest isn't properly angled, it could pinch off the baby's airway. The car seat should also not be positioned in a manner that could result in a herniated disk developing in the spine. In the event of a crash, a young child can fall out of a rear-facing car seat, which could be fatal. You can put a rolled up pillow or towel under the seat's base to aid in reclining it. This will help keep your child in the vehicle. In addition to preventing children from falling out of their seats there is evidence to suggest that a rear-facing car seat can reduce leg injuries in collisions. In a frontal crash the legs of a child facing forward can fly up, hitting the back of the car seat. This can cause serious injuries. In a rearward-facing seat, however, the child's foot will not strike the seat, and the harness can cushion the impact. This will significantly reduce the risk of injuries. Multi-group There are a lot of alternatives for infant car seats but not all will meet the needs of your baby. A multi-group infant car seat will fit your child from birth to around the age four, and is compatible with the majority of prams. This type of car seat includes a harness that protects your child, and it is designed to grow with your child and includes features like an adjustable headrest and side impact wings. Some of these seats can be rotated inside the vehicle to give your child a wider view of the road. A new generation of infant car seats is based on height instead of weight, making them safer for your baby. This kind of car seat, also known as i-Size or R129 is EU-approved in the UK, and all of them must meet strict safety regulations to be sold. The label will display the capital “E” in a circle, along with the letters “R129”. good infant car seats are easier to install and provide better protection against side-impacts. Group 0+ and 1 car seats will be rearward-facing until your infant is at least 9kg weight, after which they can be turned forward. They will have a harness and are secured with either Isofix connections or the car seatbelt as well as tethers. Some have a rotating feature, which allows you to move the car seat from one vehicle to another without the need for a car belt. Others can be fitted on most prams. A group 1/2/3 car seat will last your infant until they are at least 11 years old and 105cm tall, or until you decide to make them a booster seat. These are the safest car seats, and are recommended by Which?. They come with a wide design, a one-handed recline setting and at least 12 headrest positions. Some have a lightweight handle that can be easily stowed in a suitcase. Rotation function The rotation feature of the infant car seat is among its most important features. This feature permits the part of the seat that is used to hold the child to rotate on a separate platform making it easier for parents to carry their child into and out of the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful when the vehicle has a compact backseat or trunk. It also makes it easier to install a seat into another vehicle. It's also much easier to reach the buckles of the harness without disturbing a sleepy baby. This is a great benefit for parents who are juggling toddlers and trying to get them in the car. Some seats with a rotating feature aren't equipped to accomplish this. It is worth reading online reviews for specific models to find out the quality of their performance. A seat that can be used with strollers is another feature that's important. This combination is called a travel system and is ideal for new parents looking for a single unit to take them through the various stages of their child's growth. It's also an excellent choice for families with an automobile-centric household, since it allows parents to switch cars quickly without causing any disruption to the baby. Infant car seats are made for infants and newborns that are less than one year. They are divided into four groups, Group 0, 1, 2 and 3. The Group 0 car seats, also known as carrycots, place the child in a rear-facing location and connect to the vehicle with the standard seat belt or an ISOFIX fitting. The Group 1 infant car seat is usually attached to the vehicle's base with the help of LATCH. This system connects all kinds of car seats. A convertible car seat, also known as group 3, is one that adapts to your child from birth to around four years old. These seats come with an increased height and weight limit and a padded, adjustable headrest to protect the child from injuries during a crash. The seats also feature a removable support wedge as well as a deluxe carrying handle and a support bar that can be removed.