What car seat is right for my baby?

Baby car seats can be very confusing so babyshop.co.uk have put together an easy to follow guide to which car seats are right for your child.

Often baby car seats are put into categories known as Stages or Groups:

Stage 1 = Groups 0 and 0+
Stage 2 = Group 1
Stage 3 = Group 2
Stage 4 = Group 3

Firstly, choose the right seat for your baby's weight:
 
Group 0
Rear-facing infant car seats. Perfect for babies weighing up to 13kg (29lbs) birth to approx 12 to 15 months old, they're lightweight, have a carry handle and can double up as baby's first chair. They are secured in the car by an adult seat belt. 

Group 0+1
Rear and forward-facing car seats. Use them as rear-facing seats until your baby weighs 13kg (29lbs), and as forward-facing seats when your baby weighs between 9 and 18kg (20-40lbs). They recline for extra comfort when your baby's sleeping.

Booster 2+3
Forward-facing car seats 15 to 25kg (33 to 55lbs) approx 4-6 years. Can be moved easily from car to car. Because they don't recline they're not suitable for younger children on long journeys.

These car booster seats raise a child up, so that the adult seat belt fits more securely, thereby providing more effective restraint and better protection.

Booster 1+2+3
Forward-facing car seats or booster seats. Recommended for children weighing 15 to 36kg (33 to 80lbs) approx 4-11 years, they make sure adult seatbelts fit properly over your child.