Choosing whether to forward- or rear-face your little one's car seat depends on their age, height and weight. I do believe that they meet R44/04 regs, although it obviously isn't as supportive and protective as a standard Group 1 car seat. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. We make sure you can travel carefree, from your first ride home from the hospital with a baby car seat up to primary school in a group 2/3 car seat.

However, it requires attention to detail to ensure the experience is as comfortable and safe as possible for the child. Group 1 seats are much larger and heavier than a baby's first car seat, and don't have a carry handle. The Silver Cross Balance i-Size Group 1/2/3 Car Seat is an every stage car seat that grows with your child from 15 months all the way to 12 years of age. But because of the design, not all babies enjoy sitting in it – which takes us back to the ‘they’re safest, but you’re so distracted by screaming you’re about to hit another car’ problem.We've tested some very poor Group 0+/1/2 child car seats, which fail to position the adult seat belt correctly on the child and could injure their neck and internal organs in a crash. Find out more about booster seat rules in our guide to car seats for older children: high-back vs backless booster seats .

Some parents worry about moving their child from a Group 1 seat, which uses a harness, to a Group 2/3 child car seat using a seat belt; however there are a few seats available that have extended harness use, or other methods to help a child transition from a harness to a belted seat. Expanding side wings and a memory foam seat make it super comfortable, even on longer journeys, while the adjustable head hugger ensures they’re protected at every stage of their development.

Isofix is a type of car seat base that securely locks your car seat into your car, keeping it safe and secure whilst you travel. You'd either need their infant carrier (which is probably the the most convenient type of seat) or check a group 1 (rear facing?