Choosing and installing your car seat
A few points to help make sure your baby is safe:
- Always buy a new car seat for your baby, not a second-hand one, as it may have been damaged
- Make sure it conforms to the latest European Safety Standard – R44/03
- Check it can be fitted to your car – ask a trained shop assistant or your local car dealership
- Follow the car seat and car manufacturer’s instructions carefully
- Don’t place a rear-facing car seat on the front passenger seat if your car is fitted with an active passenger airbag
- Regularly check that your car seat is still suitable for your baby’s weight and size
- Practise fitting the seat before the arrival of your new baby. Many hospitals will check the car seat is fitted correctly before letting baby leave the hospital