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Choosing an Infant Car Seat in the UK

Car seat laws in the UK oblige all children to use a child car seat until they reach an age or height. It is important to choose the right car seat to ensure your child's security.

Which?, the consumer expert has top rated infant car seats this rearward-facing seat as among the Top Rated baby car seats. It features a baby-hugging inlay and also enhanced G-Cell protection from collisions with the sides. It comes with a rotating feature that lets you adjust the seat to the optimal position for your vehicle.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing infant car seats are designed to protect infants from head and neck injuries that can result from an accident. Children who use forward-facing car seats are seven times more likely to be seriously injured, compared to those who are in rear-facing child safety seats. Rear-facing car seats for infants are generally installed on the back of the vehicle and are smaller and lighter. It is recommended that you always use the rear-facing infant car seat until your child has outgrown it or attains the weight or height limits for forward-facing use.

There are two kinds of rear-facing infant car seats: convertible car seats and all-in-one car seats. Both are safe, however they each have their own advantages and drawbacks. Convertible car seats start with the rear facing, but can be turned forward when your child reaches a certain size. All-in-one car seats have higher weight limits for rear-facing and height which means that your child will be able to safely ride in the seat for longer time.

If you decide to purchase a rear-facing car seat your baby, ensure it fits your vehicle and is properly installed. Check the manufacturer's labels and your owner's manual for instructions on how to properly install the seat. Check the straps of the seat to ensure that they are secure and tight. Also, ensure that your child cannot pinch a fold on the material of the harness. Additionally, you should try to avoid wearing bulky clothing that might interfere with the straps.

Rear-facing car seats are more secure than forward-facing car seats for babies, because the impact force is dispersed more efficiently when the portable infant car seat's body is in the seat. In addition, rear-facing seats offer greater protection for infants who are ejected from a vehicle in an accident with a side impact.

If your baby outgrows the rear-facing infant seat, consider changing to a convertible car seat with a rear-facing weight and height limit. A majority of convertible car seats come with rear-facing limits that allow your child to use the seat for longer than two years.

Forward-facing

If your baby is no longer in the rear-facing infant car seat you can turn them around to face forward. However, you should not do this until they have reached the weight and height limits set by the manufacturer of the seat. You should also speak with your child's doctor.

The laws of physics and safety research have demonstrated that children younger than 2 years old are safer if they are in a rear-facing car seat. They can sit more comfortably in their seats and are less likely than other passengers to be injured by airbags or belts. This is particularly important for infants whose necks and bones are still developing. The i-Size guidelines suggest that toddlers and infants ride rear-facing until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds or 12 months old, and some experts suggest to wait even longer.

If your child is growing out of the rear-facing seat, you can switch them to an automobile seat that is convertible or comes with a five-point safety belt. These seats are designed to support your growing child and a lot of them come with a removable newborn car seat positioner. They come with a base, so they can be used in a variety of vehicles, and you can purchase additional bases if you have more than one vehicle.

For children who weigh less than 20 pounds, it is recommended that a car seat for newborn seat be fitted with a headrest. The headrest should be angled slightly back but not more than 300 degrees from vertical, and should be able to cover the baby's ears. If the headrest is not properly angled it could block the baby's airway. The car seat should not be positioned in a way that can result in a herniated disk developing in the spine.

In the event of a crash, a young child may fall out of a rear-facing car seat, and this could be fatal. You can place a rolled-up towel or pillow under the seat's base to help it recline. This will help keep your child in the car.

In addition to protecting children from falling out of their seats, there is evidence that a rear-facing car seat may reduce leg injuries in collisions. In a frontal collision, the legs of a forward-facing infant can fly up and hit the back of the seat, which can cause severe injury. However, with an rear-facing seat the child's legs are not likely to hit the seat and can be cushioned by the harness. This will lower the risk of injury.

Multi-group

There are plenty of alternatives for infant car seats, but not all will meet the needs of your baby. A multi-group infant car seat can accommodate your baby from birth to the age of 4 and can be used with nearly any pram. This kind of seat includes an adjustable harness to safeguard your child. It is designed to adapt to your child's needs, with features such as an adjustable headrest as well as side impact wings. Some of these seats are designed to be rotated in the vehicle which allows you to alter their position and give your child an enhanced view of the road ahead.

A new generation of infant car seats is built on height and not weight, making them safer for your infant. This type of car seat, also known as i-Size or R129, is approved by the EU in the UK and all of them must meet strict safety regulations to be sold. The seat will have the label with the capital letter 'E' in a circle, as well as the letters 'R129'. These seats are easy to install and offer better protection against side impacts.

The Group 1 or 0 car seat will face rearwards until your child weighs at minimum 9kg. After that they can be turned around to face forward. They will come with a harness and are secured with either Isofix connections or the car seatbelt and tethers. Some will have the ability to rotate, which means that you can move the car seat around without the need for a belt. Some of them can be used on most prams.

A group 1/2/3 seat will keep your infant safe until they reach 11 years old and up to the height of 105cm or until you decide to convert them into 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 no less than 12 headrest positions. Some of them have an easy-to-use handle that can easily be tucked away in the suitcase.

Rotation function

The rotation function of the infant car seat is among its most prominent features. It allows the part of the seat which holds the baby to spin on a separate base making it easier for parents to get the child into and out of the car. This feature is especially useful when the trunk or backseat are compact. In addition, it can assist in installing the seat in another vehicle.

The rotation feature also makes it easier to access harness buckles without disturbing the asleep baby. It's an absolute godsend when you're trying to keep your toddlers in check while trying to get them into the car. However, some seats have a hard time achieving this objective, and it's worth checking out online reviews of specific models to find out how well they work.

A seat that can be used in conjunction with strollers is another important feature. This combination is called a travel infant car seat system, and is perfect for parents who are looking for a single unit to help them navigate the various stages of their child's growth. It's also a great option for families who live in a multi-car household, as it gives them the option to switch cars easily without causing any disruption to the infant.

Infant car seats are made for newborns and infants until the age of one year. They are divided into four groups: Group 0, 1 2, and 3. The Group 0 car seat, also referred to infant or carrycots keeps the child facing backwards and is connected to the vehicle with the standard seatbelt or ISOFIX fitting. The Group 1 infant car seats typically attach to the vehicle's base using LATCH, which is a simple method for connecting all types of car seats.

A convertible car seat, also known as group 3, is one that adapts to your child from birth to about four years old. These seats have an extended height and weight limit as well as an adjustable, padded headrest to help protect the child from injury in a crash. They also have a support wedge that can be removed and a deluxe carry handle, which means that the seat can also double as a carry-on.