Baby Carriers

From your baby's first journey home from hospital, you need to ensure they are secured in a car seat. It not only makes sense, it is the law that children under three years old must wear an approved child restraint, appropriate to their weight.

Baby car seats should be used from birth until your baby weighs up to 13kg. Some seats cater for a wider weight range than others so they can be used for a longer period - weight limits are usually indicated in the product details so make sure you check them before you buy.

Baby car seats are generally lightweight which makes it easier to manoeuvre them in and out of the car. When out of the car, they can double as a baby chair, and for added comfort, most chairs have adjustable seat positons and rocking facilities. Some manufacturers offer travel systems that give you a baby car seat which fits on a compatible pushchair frame, a great tip if you are looking to buy a pushchair.

The most crucial factors when buying a car seat are safety, fit, ease of use and comfort. The type you choose will depend on what your needs are as a parent. Factors to consider are;
- The age and weight of your child,
- Whether it needs to be portable,
- The expected life of the seat - do you anticipate using the same seat from the birth of your child till they no longer need to use one?