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Choosing an Infant Car Seat in the UK In the UK All children in the UK are required to use a child's seat until they reach a certain height or age. It is essential to choose the right car seat for your child's security. Which?, the consumer expert has rated this rearward facing seat as among the best. It comes with a baby-hugging insert, as well as enhanced G-Cell protection against collisions with the sides. It also has a rotation function that allows you to adjust the seat in the most optimal position for your vehicle. Rear-facing Rear-facing infant car seats are made to protect babies from head and neck injuries that can result from a crash. Children who are seated forward-facing in car seats are seven-times more likely to sustain serious injuries than those who use rear-facing. Car seats that are rear-facing for infants are generally placed in the back of the car and are lighter and smaller. It is recommended that you always use a rear-facing infant car seat until your child is no longer using it or is at the weight or height limits for forward-facing use. There are two kinds: convertible car seats and all-in one car seat. Both are safe for your baby, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Convertible car seats begin rear-facing and can be turned to face forward when your child is big enough. All-in-one car seats have higher rear-facing weight and height limits so that your child can safely ride in the seat for longer duration. When you select a rear-facing car seats for your baby, make sure it is compatible with your vehicle and is installed correctly. There are instructions for installing the seat on the labels of the manufacturer as well as in the owner's manual of your vehicle. It is also important to test the seat's harness to make sure it's snug and secure, and also ensure your child doesn't fold in the harness. Additionally, you should try to not wear bulky clothing that might interfere with the straps. Rear-facing car seats are less dangerous than forward-facing car seats designed for infants, as the impact force is lessened when the baby's body is in the seat. Additionally, rear-facing car seats can provide more protection for infants who are removed from a vehicle during a side impact accident. If your child has outgrown his or her rear-facing infant seat, you must think about switching to a convertible seat with a high rear-facing weight and height limit. Many convertible car seats come with rear-facing limits that allow your child to use the seat for more than two years. Forward-facing You can turn your baby around to face forward once they are outgrowing the rear-facing infant seat. However, you should not do this until your child has reached the weight and height limits set by the manufacturer of the seat. It is also an excellent idea to talk to your pediatrician about it. According to the laws of physics, and safety research, children less than two are more secure in a rear-facing seat. They are able to rest more comfortably in their seats and are less prone than other passengers to be injured by an airbag or belt. This is particularly important for infants who's necks and bones still developing. The iSize guidelines recommend that all toddlers and infants sit rear-facing until at least 20 pounds or 12 months old, and some experts suggest not waiting any longer. If your child is growing out of the rear-facing seat it is possible to switch them to an automobile seat that is convertible or comes with a five-point safety harness. These seats are designed to support your growing infant and are often equipped with a movable newborn positioner. They come with a base, so they can be used in multiple vehicles and you can also purchase additional bases if you own more than one vehicle. It is also recommended to use a car seat that has a headrest for children up to 20 pounds. The headrest must be angled slightly to the back, but not more than 300 degrees vertical. It should also cover the baby's ear. The baby's airway may be blocked when the headrest isn't set back far enough. The car seat should also not be placed in a way that could cause a herniated disc in the spine. In a crash, a young child could fall out of a forward-facing car seat, and this may be fatal. A towel that has been rolled up or pillow can be placed under the base of the seat to make it recline, and this will keep your child comfortable in the car. In addition to preventing children from falling out of their seats, there is evidence that a rear-facing car seat can help reduce injuries to the legs in collisions. In a frontal impact the legs of a child who is facing forward could be swept upwards and strike the back of the seat, which could cause serious injury. However, in an rear-facing seat, the child's legs will not hit the seat, and will instead be cushioned by the harness. This will significantly reduce the risk of injuries. Multi-group There are a lot of choices for infant car seats but not all of them will fit your baby's needs. A multi-group infant car seat is one that can accommodate your baby from birth to the age of 4 and is compatible with virtually every pram. This type of seat will have a harness to protect your child. It is designed to adapt to your child's needs, with features such as an adjustable headrest and side impact wings. Some of these seats can be rotated inside the vehicle to give your child a greater view of the road. A new generation of infant car seats is built around height rather than weight, which makes them safer for your baby. The car seats, also known as R129 or iSize in the UK they are approved by the EU and must meet stringent safety standards before they can be sold. The seat will be branded with the label with a capital 'E' in a circle, as well as the letters “R129”. These seats are easy to install and provide better protection against side impacts. The Group 1 or 0 car seat will be facing rearwards until your child weighs at minimum 9kg. After that, they can be rotated to face forward. They come with a harness and are secured with either Isofix or the car seatbelt. Some models have a rotation feature, which allows you to move the car seat from one vehicle to another without having to use the belt of the car. Others can be fitted on the majority of prams. A group 1/2/3 seat will keep your child safe until they reach the age of 11 and are 105cm tall, or until you decide to transform it into an adult booster. These are the safest car seats, and they are recommended by Which?. They come with a wide design, a one-handed recline setting and at least 12 headrest positions. Some of them have an easy-to-use handle that can be easily stowed in a suitcase. Rotation function The ability to rotate the infant car seat is one of its most important features. It allows the portion of the seat that 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 particularly useful when the trunk of the car or backseat is compact. In addition, it could make it easier to install the seat in the vehicle of a different. The rotation function also makes it easier to access the harness buckles without disturbing the asleep baby, and it's an absolute blessing when trying to manage toddlers and get them in the car. However, some of the seats that rotate struggle to accomplish this goal, so it's worth looking up online reviews of specific models to see how well they perform. A seat that can be used with strollers is another feature that's important. Many brands offer this combination that is referred to as a travel system, and is ideal for parents who are looking for an all-in-one unit that will guide them through all stages of their child's life. It's an excellent option for families who have multiple cars and can effortlessly switch between them without causing any disturbance to their child. Infant car seats are designed to cradle newborns and babies until one year old age. They are classified into four groups: Group 0, 1, 2 and 3. The Group 0 car seat, also referred to infant or carrycots keeps the child facing rearward and is attached to the vehicle via the standard seatbelt or ISOFIX fitting. The Group 1 infant car seats typically connect to the base of the vehicle with LATCH which is a straightforward system to connect all kinds of car seats. A convertible car seat, or group 3, is one that grows with your child from birth to approximately four years old. These seats have an extended height and weight limit as well as a headrest that is adjustable and padded to protect the child from injuries in a crash. They also have a support wedge that can be removed and a luxurious carry handle, so that the seat can also double as a mobile carrier.