Having a Baby

Regulations governing the use of child car seats came into force on 18 September 2006.
This is the biggest change relating to child restraints for some years. The changes update regulations dating from 1993 when many more cars on the road than now did not have rear seat belts. The old rules are generally to use child seats and boosters “if they are available”.
The vast majority of cars now have rear seat belts. Therefore parents can now benefit by always using child seats and boosters.
Stephen Ladyman, Road Safety Minister said: “Most people make sure that children use some kind of restraint when travelling on the road, but it is vitally important to use the right one; and not to use an adult belt before the child is big enough”.

“Small children need the protection that baby seats and child seats are designed to provide. Seat belts are designed for adults. Children who have grown out of child seats still need to use booster seats and booster cushions”.

“We estimate that these changes could prevent over 2000 child deaths or injuries each year”.

Many parents don’t realise the potential hazards of putting a car seat in incorrectly, or that the car seat meets the requirements set out by the new law.

Parents should look at their babies cars seats and make sure the are compliant.

There are excellent stockists of car seats out there, any reputable seller should only be selling compliabt car seats, so ask before you buy.

Our website www.koochycoo.com only sells compliant car seats.

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Posted on April 29th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Having a Baby