Child Car Seats

Carrying Children Safely

The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child car seat that is suitable for their weight and size, and is correctly fitted in the car. Both rearward- and forward-facing seats are available.

Many parents and carers may not be aware that some child car seats allow children to remain rearward-facing well beyond infancy and beyond the minimum legal requirements. Rearward-facing travel can provide greater protection for a child's head, neck and spine in the event of a collision. For this reason, when choosing a child car seat, it is worth considering options that allow children to remain rearward-facing for longer. 

A properly fitted child car seat will help to prevent your child from being thrown about inside the vehicle, or ejected from it, if there is a crash. It will also absorb some of the impact force, and provide some protection from objects intruding into the passenger compartment.

A seat belt on its own will not properly fit your child, until they are at least 135 cm (4'6") tall, although it's better to wait until they are 150 cm (5ft) or taller before moving them to the seat belt on its own.

Child Car Seat Safety Recalls

Axkid MiniKid Core

Axkid has issued a voluntary recall of certain Minikid Core child car seats after additional testing identified performance that did not meet the company's own safety standards. The seat continues to meet applicable legal requirements, but affected products are being replaced as a precautionary measure. 

The recall only applies to specific production batches of the Minikid Core. Owners should check whether their seat is affected and can register for a free replacement via: https://axkid.com/product-safety-message/ 

Affected seats may continue to be used until the replacement arrives.

Britax Romer BABY-SAFE PRO

Britax Romer has issued a voluntary recall of certain BABY-SAFE PRO infant carriers manufactured between 26 December 2025 and 30 September 2026. The recall affects a limited number of seats containing buckles from a specific manufacturing batch. The product continues to comply with applicable legal requirements, but affected seats are being recalled as a precuationary measure.

Owners whose seat was manufactured between 26 December 2025 and 30 September 2026 should check whether their product is affected. Consumers with an affected seat can obtain a replacement product or a free product update. 

For further information, visit: https://www.britax-romer.co.uk/safety-notices-1?article=SafetyNotice-BabySafePro

Photos courtesy of Britax and RECARO Child Safety Ltd