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Safely seated?

by Linda Shand
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Car manufacturers are aware of the problems relating to safety and fitting, and they have come up with a universal fitting - the Isofix seat - which doesn’t use the lap and diagonal seat belt but slots into a special fitting device permanently fixed to the seat of the car. (The German made Romer Duo Isofix mentioned earlier uses this system.) These will be the next generation of car seats, but the technology is complicated and it’ll be a while before they’re generally available.

So if you’re about to make this important purchase for your baby, work on the basis that some form of restraint is better than none at all.

Follow our five point plan:

  • Ask your retailer to check the seat you want is compatible with your car and that it can be fitted securely
  • Make sure the seat is the right one for your child’s weight
  • Go for one with clear instructions that you can follow.
  • Does the seat have different harness positions to fit your child and are they easy to adjust?
  • Remember to use the seat every time your child travels.
Find out more about choosing a car seat for your child.

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