To improve children's safety, from March 1st, car seat regulations are changing.
You can read our complete break down of the new car seat rules here[1] , but to put it simply - the new laws aim to improve kids' safety by stopping manufacturers introducing new backless booster seats for children who are smaller than a certain size.
Still confused? You're not alone. Halfords[2] found that 65 percent of parents found the new rules puzzling while 86 percent aren't sure what exactly the changes mean for them.
To try demystify the changes, Halfords has launched its Safer Seat campaign, giving parents 20% off any new high back booster seat[3] when they trade in their old booster cushions.
To claim the discount, all you have to do is place your click & collect order for your new high back booster, using the code saferseat at the checkout. Just take your old cushion booster with you when you go to pick it up and you'll qualify for the discount.
Baby boy strapped into his car seat on a journey (Photo: Getty)Like many retailers, Halfords are also happy to provide in-store fitting demonstrations as well as advising you on what is the most appropriate seat for your child.
They will also be putting height charts and scales in store, plus copies of the guidelines, to help parents choose the right seat for their child.
Think![4] found that in 2014, 80 children aged 0-4 were seriously injured as car passengers, accounting for 28% of road casualties for this age group.
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If your child is shorter than 125cm or weighs less than 22kg - you'll need a high back booster seat like these group 2,3 ones.
Halfords: Essentials High Back Booster Seat[5], £25 (was £30)
Halfords sell high back seats for just £25You don't have to spend a lot of money to keep your child safe. This one even comes with a washable cover, which will come in handy for cleaning all the inevitable spillages. Buy here.[6]
Price doesn't include the 20% trade-in discount.
Mothercare: Graco Junior Maxi High Back Booster Seat,[7] £24.99 (was £29.99)
A great option for parents that plan to adjust the seat to fit their different needsWith two recline positions, adjustable arm rests and even a cup holder, this car seat is the ultimate adjustable option, so perfect for big families or those that plan to keep it for a long time. Buy here[8].
Tesco: Disney Cars/Princess Befix Car Seat[9], £35
Legal and designed to suit kid's tastesCar seats don't have to be mundane. Get one decorated in the theme of their favourite Disney figure, whether that's Cars or Cinderella and they'll surely be much happier to sit through long car journeys.
Buy the cars version here[10] or the princess version here[11].
Toys R Us: Disney Frozen Befix Car Seat,[12] £29.99 (was £49.99)
Kids all over the country will love this Frozen car seatAlways have your Frozen friends with you when you travel thanks to this cool car seat, which also has an adjustable head rest - ideal for all the inevitable growing. Buy here.[13]
Halfords: High Back Booster Seat[14], £35 (was £40)
This catchy red colour seat also has a built-in cup holderWith an adjustable head rest, this car seat option will last you a long time, as well as washable covers it also has a retractable cup holder, making it much more appealing to the older ages. Buy here.[15]
References
- ^ read our complete break down of the new car seat rules here (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ Halfords (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^< /small> 20% off any new high back booster seat (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Think! (think.direct.gov.uk)
- ^ Halfords: Essentials High Back Booster Seat (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Buy here. (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Mothercare: Graco Junior Maxi High Back Booster Seat, (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Buy here (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Tesco: Disney Cars/Princess Befix Car Seat (go.redirectingat.com)
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- ^ here (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Toys R Us: Disney Frozen Befix Car Seat, (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Buy here. (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Halfords: High Back Booster Seat (go.redirectingat.com)
- ^ Buy here. (go.redirectingat.com)
