Buying a Car Seat

Buying a car seat

Ensure your child is sitting safely

Do as much as you can before going to an advisor; using the Internet, telephone, magazines, etc.

  • Check the size and weight of your child
  • Find out which seats are/are not suitable for your car
  • Only buy a seat which carries the ECE R44.04 mark    
  • Always follow the manufacturer's instructions complete
  • Ensure that the chosen advisor has trained members of staff
  • Ensure that the advisor will fit and check the seat
  • Make sure the seat is suitable for your child AND your car
  • Choose a seat which has simple and clear fitting instructions
  • Ask the advisor to guide you through the fitting process
  • Ask them to watch while you fit it and then check that it is fitted properly