Choosing the right car seat. What does it all mean?
Car seat jargon buster.
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:
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Newborn
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Infant
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Junior
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| 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.
For more on Isofix car seats see our article
Great deals on baby and child car seats and carriers
Other related articles:
Baby car seat – first things first – safety.
Baby car seat – quick guide to ISOFIX car seats.
