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Choosing an Infant Car Seat in the UK Car seat laws in the UK require all children to use a car seat for children until they reach the age of a certain height or age. The choice of the correct car seat is essential to ensure your child's safety. Which?, the consumer expert, has rated this rearward-facing seat as one of its top. It features a baby-hugging inlay and also enhanced G-Cell protection from side-impacts. It has a rotation feature that allows you to adjust the seat to the optimal position for your vehicle. Rear-facing Car seats with rear-facing windows for infants are designed to shield babies from head and neck injuries in a crash. Children who are seated forward-facing in car seats are seven times more likely to sustain serious injuries than children who use rear-facing. Car seats that are rear-facing for infants are usually installed on the back of the vehicle and are smaller and lighter. It is recommended to always use a rear-facing infant car seat until your child is no longer using it, or reaches the height or weight 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, but they each have distinct advantages and drawbacks. Convertible car seats begin with a rear-facing position and can be changed to face forward once your child is old enough. All-in one car seats have higher rearward-facing weight and size limitations so that your child can remain in the seat. Be certain that the rear-facing car seats you choose for your child are compatible with your vehicle and are installed correctly. The instructions for installing the seat on the labels of the manufacturer as well as in your vehicle's owner's manual. Check the straps of the seat to make sure they are tight and secure. Also, ensure that your child doesn't get the material of the harness. In addition, be sure to stay clear of wearing bulky clothes that could impede the straps. Rear-facing car seats are more secure for babies than seats that face forward since the force of the crash is more effectively dissipated when the infant is in the seat. Car seats that face the rear offer greater protection for infants who are ejected in a collision with a side. If your child is outgrowing their rear-facing infant car seat, you may want to consider switching to a seat which has a heavy rearward-facing weight and a size limit. Many convertible car seats have rear-facing limits, which permit your child to use the seat for longer than two years. Forward-facing When your child is outgrowing the rear-facing infant car seat you can flip them to face forward. But, you shouldn't do this until your child has reached the height and weight limit set by the manufacturer of the car seat. It's also a good idea to speak to your pediatrician about this. Based on the laws of physics and safety research, children under two are more secure in a rearward-facing seat. They are able to rest more comfortably in their seats and are less likely than other passengers to be injured by a belt or an airbag. This is particularly crucial for infants, whose bones and necks are still developing. The i-Size guidelines suggest that toddlers and infants ride rear-facing until they weigh at least 20 pounds or 12 months old, and some experts recommend to wait even longer. If your child grows out of the rear-facing infant seat you can transfer them to a convertible or all-in-1 car seat with a five-point harness. These seats are designed to accommodate your growing child, and many have an infant positioner that can be removed. These seats have a base, to allow them to be used on different vehicles. You can also buy additional bases if your car has more than one. For children who weigh less than 20 pounds, it's recommended that a car seat be fitted with a headrest. The headrest must be angled slightly to the back but not more than 300 degrees vertical. It should also be able to cover the baby's ear. The baby's airway may be blocked when the headrest isn't set back enough. The car seat should also not be set in a manner that could cause a herniated disk in the spine. In the event of a crash, it is possible for a child to be thrown from the car seat facing forward. This could result in death. You can place a rolled-up cushion or towel beneath the seat's base to aid in reclining it. This will keep your child in the car. In baby car seat to protecting children from falling out of their seats There is evidence that a rear-facing car seat can reduce leg injuries in crashes. In a frontal impact the legs of a child facing forward can fly up and strike the back of the seat, which can cause serious injury. However, in a rear-facing car seat, the child's legs won't strike the seat but will be cushioned by the harness. This will significantly reduce the chance of injuries. Multi-group There are a myriad of options for infant car seats. However there are some that will not meet your baby's requirements. A multi-group infant car seat will accommodate your child from birth to the age of four and is compatible with almost any pram. This type of car seat includes a harness to protect your child, and it is designed to adapt to your child's needs and includes features like an adjustable headrest and side impact wings. Some of these seats are also designed to be rotated in the vehicle which allows you to alter their position to give your child a better view of the road ahead. A new generation of infant car seats is based on height instead of weight, making them safer for your infant. These car seats, also referred to as iSize or R129 in the UK they are approved by the EU and must meet the strict safety standards before being sold. The label will show the capital “E” in the form of a circle, and the letters “R129”. These seats are easy to install and provide better protection against side impacts. The Group 0+ or 1 car seat is designed to face rearwards until your child weighs at least 9kg. After that they can be turned around to face forward. They have a harness, and are secured using either Isofix or the car seatbelt. Some of them will have a rotation function that means you can move the car seat around without using the car belt, and some of them can be used 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. They are the most secure car seats and are recommended by Which?. These car seats come with an expansive design, with a one-handed recline setting and at least 12 headrest positions. Some are built for travel, with a carry handle that's designed to fit easily in the suitcase. Rotation function The rotation function of the infant car seat is among its most significant features. It allows the part of the seat that is used to hold the infant to rotate on a separate base making it easier for parents to move the child into and out of the car. This feature is particularly useful when the car has a trunk or backseat that is small. It also makes it easier to install a seat in another vehicle. The rotation function also makes it easier to access the harness buckles without disturbing the sleeping baby, and it's an absolute godsend when you're trying to manage toddlers and take them to the car. However, some of the seats that rotate have a hard time achieving this objective, and it's worth checking out online reviews of specific models to determine how well they perform. A seat that can be used in conjunction with strollers is another important feature. There are many brands that offer this combination and is known as a travel system, and it's ideal for new parents who are looking for an all-in-one unit that will guide them through all stages of their child's development. It's an excellent option for families with multiple cars, as they can effortlessly change between them without disturbing their baby. Car seats for infants are designed for newborns and infants that are less than one year. They are grouped into four groups that are: Group 0, 1 2, and 3. The Group 0 car seat, also known as infant or carrycots keeps the child facing backwards and is attached to the vehicle with an ordinary seatbelt or ISOFIX fitting. The Group 1 infant car seat is usually attached to the vehicle base with the help of LATCH. This system connects the majority of kinds of car seats. A seat in the group 3 category is usually a convertible seat that expands with the child, starting from newborn to about four years of age. These seats feature an increased weight and height limit, as well as a headrest that is padded and adjustable, which will protect the child from an accident. They also have a removable support wedge, a luxury carrying handle, and an adjustable support bar.