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Friday 5 February 2016

Car Seat Safety...

Car Seat Safety

WC 15th February the children are going to be learning about car safety. 
It is important to ensure that your child travels in an appropriate car restraint. Please check that the car restraint is suitable for your child's weight and is correctly fitted according to the manufacturer's instructions.


Type of Child RestraintWeight RangeApprox. Age Range
Rearward-facing baby seatGroup 0
0 - 10kg (22 lbs)
Birth to 6-9 months
Group 0+
0 - 13kg (29 lbs)
Birth to 12-15 months
i-size
Not based on weight, but check child's height is within the range for the seat
Up to at least 15 months
Combination seat (Rearward and Forward-facing)Group 0+ and 1
0-18 kg (40 lbs)
Birth - 4 years
Group 0+, 1 & 2 (55 lbs)
Birth to 25 kg
Birth to 6 years
Forward-facing child seatGroup 1
9-18 kg (20 - 40 lbs)
9 months - 4 years
Group 1, 2 and 3
9 - 36 kg (20 - 79 lbs)
1 to 11 years
High-backed Booster SeatGroup 2
15 - 25 kg (33 - 55 lbs)
4 to 6 years
High-backed Booster SeatGroup 2 and 3
15 - 36 kg (33 - 79 lbs)
4 to 11 years
Booster CushionGroup 2 and 3
15 - 36 kg (33 - 79 lbs)
4 - 11 years
Booster CushionGroup 3
22 - 36 kg (48 - 79 lbs)
6 - 11 years