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Group Car seats are all grouped – which do I need? Children grow at different rates so it’s important to know roughly how much your child weighs, so you can change seats at the right time.   The different weight categories are:

	Newborn		Infant		Junior
Group	Group 0+	Group 0+1	Group 1	Group 1,2,3	Group 2,3
Weight (kg)	0-13 kg	0-18 kgs	9-18 kgs	9-36 kgs	15-36 kgs
Weight (lbs)	0-29 lbs	0-40 lbs	20-40 lbs	20-79 lbs	33-79 lbs

Swivel function The seat rotates 90 degrees for easy access to seat your child

Safety harness A single pull adjuster strap tightens or loosens the straps simultaneously to secure your child.

Forward facing Children aged approximately 9 months – 11 years can face the direction the car is travelling

Base recommended For maximum safety and confidence of fit

Impact protection For extra safety and additional side impact protection for your child

Rear-ward facing Babies from birth to about 9 months approx have to face the opposite direction the car is travelling

Adjustable head support Adjustable headrest which you can alter as your child grows.

Machine washable Has a machine washable cover that can be easily removed.

Recline position The seat tilts to help your child sleep more comfortably. Don’t use the car seat as somewhere for them to sleep for long periods, but they will nod off when you are driving!

Isofix Isofix secures the car seat safely to the car chassis, minimising the risk of incorrect seat installation.

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