Baby car seats are not optional in the UK. If you're planning on driving with a baby in the car, then you need a baby car seat. The law in England and Scotland makes this mandatory and there are specific rules about what to buy, so it's important to choose your baby car seat or baby booster seat carefully.
A baby car seat can help prevent injury, as even minor collisions are dangerous to a young child. The correct baby car seat will be appropriate for your baby's age, weight and height.
If your baby weighs up to 13kgs then you need a rearward facing baby car seat suitable from birth. Never use a rearward-facing baby car seat in the front passenger seat of a car with an airbag system.
As you child grows, purchase an appropriately sized baby car seat or child booster seat. Baby car seats that last until a child is 4 years old can often be placed facing rearward on the front seat at first, then later facing forward on the back seat.
Never buy a second hand baby car seat. It is often impossible to tell if a baby car seat has been in an accident and is no longer strong.
Baby booster seats are ideal for older children who don't yet fit an adult seatbelt.
The different types of car seats including as fllowing
Isofix Car Seats
Car Seats from birth Car Seats from Birth to 18 kgs Car seats from 9 kg to 25 kg Car Seats from 9kg to 36 kgs.