Child Seats

How do you know if you’ve got the right child seat for your child? Although age can be a useful guide, weight is the key determinant. Because tots, toddlers and kids vary enormously in size and weight, (even at the same age) weight is the only truly reliable yardstick to ensure true consistency in the regulations.

Child seats can generally be used from the age of 9-12 months; or more accurately when they reach a minimum weight of 10kg. Bear in mind that ‘longer life’ baby seats are available (0+ grade baby seats) which should see your child through to about fifteen months or 13kg. Combination seats are also widely available which are designed to operate in both rear facing and forward facing modes. A combination seat should see your child through their first few years of car travel quite comfortably.

The first difference you (and your child) will notice when they meet the magic weight requirements is that they get to turn round and look at the world the same way that you do. Child seats are designed for forward facing installation (unlike baby seats). As with all baby seats and booster seats, child seats may be used in the front or back of the car, but the back is always the safest option.

When choosing your car seat, be aware of the range of special features and optional extras that are available. In particular look for side impact protection. Assuming your son or daughter is safely strapped into the back seat, having additional side protection will ensure they’ve got a good degree of protection from every angle.

Child seats are also available in a convertible form – from child seat to booster seat. All you have to do is remove the back of the seat when the child reaches the designated weight and voila – instant booster seat!

With even more features - like cup holders, toy holders, adjustable arm rests and padded straps, you can ensure that your child travels in absolute comfort and safety.

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Phil & Teds Explorer Double Storm Cover
Phil & Teds Explorer Double Storm Cover
£27.99


My Child City Travel Car Seat, Group 2,3
My Child City Travel Car Seat, Group 2,3
£36.95


My Child Travel Luxe - Cosmo Cool
My Child Travel Luxe  - Cosmo Cool
£37.00


My Child Travel Luxe - Graffiti Sport
My Child Travel Luxe  - Graffiti Sport
£37.00


My Child Travel Luxe - Luna Blush
My Child Travel Luxe  - Luna Blush
£37.00


Cozy n Safe Car Seat, Group 2-3
Cozy n Safe Car Seat, Group 2-3
£39.95


My Child Travel Luxe Car Seat-Graffiti Sport
My Child Travel Luxe Car Seat-Graffiti Sport
£42.95


My Child Travel Luxe Car Seat-Luna Blush
My Child Travel Luxe Car Seat-Luna Blush
£42.95


My Child Travel Basic Combination Car Seat - Luna Blush
My Child Travel Basic Combination Car Seat - Luna Blush
£44.99


Graco Junior Maxi Car Seat, Group 2-3, Noire
Graco Junior Maxi Car Seat, Group 2-3, Noire
£47.95


Graco Junior Maxi Car Seat Group 2-3 Lyon
Graco Junior Maxi Car Seat Group 2-3 Lyon
£47.95


Maxi-Cosi Pocket Drink Holder-Grey
Maxi-Cosi Pocket Drink Holder-Grey
£49.99


My Child Car Walker - Blue
My Child Car Walker - Blue
£53.00


My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Graphite Groove
My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Graphite Groove
£53.99


My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Luna Blush
My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Luna Blush
£53.99


My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Graffiti Sport
My Child Remi Top Car Seat-Graffiti Sport
£53.99


My Child Kidbox Car Seat, Group 1,2,3
My Child Kidbox Car Seat, Group 1,2,3
£54.95


My Child Car Red
My Child Car Red
£55.00


My Child Car Rocker Walker - Red
My Child Car Rocker Walker - Red
£56.00


Georgia 0+1 Car Seat - Pink
Georgia 0+1 Car Seat - Pink
£59.00


Georgia 0+1 Car Seat - Blue
Georgia 0+1 Car Seat - Blue
£59.00


Britax Belted Car Seat Base
Britax Belted Car Seat Base
£59.20


Cozy n Safe Car Seat, Group 123
Cozy n Safe Car Seat, Group 123
£59.95


My Child Remi Top Combination Car Seat - Graphite Groove
My Child Remi Top Combination Car Seat - Graphite Groove
£59.99


My Child Remi Top Combination Car Seat - Luna Blush
My Child Remi Top Combination Car Seat - Luna Blush
£59.99


Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Candy
Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Candy
£62.49


Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Glacier
Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Glacier
£62.49


Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Race
Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Race
£62.49


Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Sunny
Nania Cosmo SP Car Seat-Sunny
£62.49


Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Red
Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Red
£64.99


Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Blue
Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Blue
£64.99


Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Grey
Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Grey
£64.99


Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Pink
Nania Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat-Hatrix Pink
£64.99


My Child Versa Car Seat - Monodot
My Child Versa Car Seat - Monodot
£66.00


Savannah 2,3 Car Seat
Savannah 2,3 Car Seat
£69.00


Britax Kid Car Seat - Olivia 2011
Britax Kid Car Seat - Olivia 2011
£70.00


My Child Grow With Me Car Seat
My Child Grow With Me Car Seat
£70.00


Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Red
Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Red
£72.50


Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Green
Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Green
£72.50


Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Blue
Nama Collection Luxe Cosmo SP Luxe Car Seat, Group 0,1, Blue
£72.50


Britax Kid Car Seat-Heidi (4yrs-12yrs) *CLEARANCE**
Britax Kid Car Seat-Heidi (4yrs-12yrs) *CLEARANCE**
£72.95


Britax Kid Car Seat-Benno (4yrs-12yrs) *CLEARANCE**
Britax Kid Car Seat-Benno (4yrs-12yrs) *CLEARANCE**
£72.95


My Child Smart Sport - Pink
My Child Smart Sport  - Pink
£73.00


My Child Smart Sport - Blue
My Child Smart Sport  - Blue
£73.00


My Child Smart Sport - Red
My Child Smart Sport  - Red
£73.00


Phoenix 0+1 Car Seat
Phoenix 0+1 Car Seat
£79.00


Nania Cosmo Car Seat-Ferrari Red
Nania Cosmo Car Seat-Ferrari Red
£79.49


Nania Cosmo Car Seat-Ferrari Yellow
Nania Cosmo Car Seat-Ferrari Yellow
£79.49


My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Pink
My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Pink
£79.90


My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Blue
My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Blue
£79.90


Phil & Teds Bebe Car Seat High Sided-Black
Phil & Teds Bebe Car Seat High Sided-Black
£79.95


My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Red
My Child Smart Sports Car Seat-Red
£79.99


Britax Kid Car Seat - Elena
Britax Kid Car Seat - Elena
£81.00


Britax Kid Car Seat - Billy
Britax Kid Car Seat - Billy
£81.00


Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix Car Seat - Blue Note
Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix Car Seat - Blue Note
£83.00


Fisher Price Convertible car seat, Group 0,1, Moonlight
Fisher Price Convertible car seat, Group 0,1, Moonlight
£84.95


Britax Kid Car Seat-Billy (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Car Seat-Billy (4yrs-12yrs)
£84.95


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Olivia 2011
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Olivia 2011
£89.00


Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Jet
Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Jet
£89.00


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-David (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-David (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Elena (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Elena (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Jasmin (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Jasmin (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Leon (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Leon (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Olivia (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat-Olivia (4yrs-12yrs)
£89.90


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Jasmin
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Jasmin
£90.00


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - David
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - David
£90.00


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Leon
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Leon
£90.00


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Jet 2011
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Jet 2011
£90.00


Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Elena
Britax Kid Plus Car Seat - Elena
£90.00


Be Safe Izi Up Car Seat-Ice Green/Grey
Be Safe Izi Up Car Seat-Ice Green/Grey
£93.95


Be Safe Izi Up Car
Be Safe Izi Up Car
£93.95


Britax Prince Car Seat-Alex (9mth-4yrs)
Britax Prince Car Seat-Alex (9mth-4yrs)
£94.95


Britax Prince Car Seat-Elisa (9mth-4yrs)
Britax Prince Car Seat-Elisa (9mth-4yrs)
£94.95


Britax Kid Plus Hi Line Car Seat-Organic Nature (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus Hi Line Car Seat-Organic Nature (4yrs-12yrs)
£95.90


Britax Kid Plus Hi-Line Car Seat - Organic Nature
Britax Kid Plus Hi-Line Car Seat - Organic Nature
£97.00


Britax Kid Plus Hi-Line Car Seat - Cowmooflage
Britax Kid Plus Hi-Line Car Seat - Cowmooflage
£97.00


Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Elena (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Elena (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-David (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-David (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Olivia (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid Plus SICT Car Seat-Olivia (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Kid SICT Car Seat-Billy (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kid SICT Car Seat-Billy (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Kidfix Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
Britax Kidfix Car Seat-Jet (4yrs-12yrs)
£98.95


Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Jet 2011
Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Jet 2011
£99.00


Cosatto Cabi Car Seat - Free As a Bird
Cosatto Cabi Car Seat - Free As a Bird
£99.00


Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Olivia 2011
Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Olivia 2011
£99.00


Cosatto Cabi Car Seat - Walk in the Park
Cosatto Cabi Car Seat - Walk in the Park
£99.00


Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - David
Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - David
£99.00


Prince Car Seat - Alex
Prince Car Seat - Alex
£99.00


Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Billy
Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Billy
£99.00


Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Leon
Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Leon
£99.00


Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Elena
Britax Eclipse Car Seat - Elena
£99.00


Britax Eclipse Car Seat - David
Britax Eclipse Car Seat - David
£99.00


Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Elena
Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Elena
£99.00


Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Jasmin
Britax Kidfix ISOFIT Car Seat - Jasmin
£99.00


Britax Explora STS Car seat-Black Fusion (9mth-4yrs) *CLEARANCE**
Britax Explora STS Car seat-Black Fusion (9mth-4yrs) *CLEARANCE**
£99.95


Maxi Cosi Cabriofix Car Seat - Deep Red
Maxi Cosi Cabriofix Car Seat - Deep Red
£102.00


Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Billy (9 mth-4 yrs)
Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Billy (9 mth-4 yrs)
£104.95


Britax Eclipse Car Seat-David (9 mth-4 yrs)
Britax Eclipse Car Seat-David (9 mth-4 yrs)
£104.95


Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Elena (9 mth-4 yrs)
Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Elena (9 mth-4 yrs)
£104.95


Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Jet (9 mth-4 yrs)
Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Jet (9 mth-4 yrs)
£104.95


Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Olivia (9 mth-4 yrs)
Britax Eclipse Car Seat-Olivia (9 mth-4 yrs)
£104.95


Priori XP Group 1 Car seat - Black Reflection
Priori XP Group 1 Car seat - Black Reflection
£106.00


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Orange
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Orange
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Anthracite
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Anthracite
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Pink
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Pink
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Purple
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Purple
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Red
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Red
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black
£107.94


OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Lime
OBaby Rider Car Seat-Black Lime
£107.94


Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
£109.00


Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
£109.00


Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
Key 2/3 Ultrafix Polaris Car Seat
£109.00


My Child Mega Max Combination Car Seat - Toura Blaze
My Child Mega Max Combination Car Seat - Toura Blaze
£109.99


My Child Mega Max Combination Car Seat - Toura Jet
My Child Mega Max Combination Car Seat - Toura Jet
£109.99


Maxi Cosi Priori SPS Car Seat Stone
Maxi Cosi Priori SPS Car Seat Stone
£110.00


Maxi-Cosi Priori SPS - Moonlight
Maxi-Cosi Priori SPS - Moonlight
£112.00


Britax Eclipse Hi Line Car Seat - Coomooflage
Britax Eclipse  Hi Line Car Seat - Coomooflage
£114.00


Jane Montecarlo Car Seat, Group 2-3, Ivory
Jane Montecarlo Car Seat, Group 2-3, Ivory
£114.95


Jane Montecarlo Car Seat, Group 2-3, Wine
Jane Montecarlo Car Seat, Group 2-3, Wine
£114.95