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Wearing a seat belt in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 16/08/2010 01:17:32
Seat belts are essential and a legal requirement at any time, but even more so in pregnancy
From the first day you know you are expecting a baby, there are some key points to think about concerning safe travelling in pregnancy. However, the issue of your seat belt - in a car, coach or plane - probably doesn't become a worry until your bump
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Car seats: age and weight guide
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2007 01:47:22
At a glance information on what age and size your child should be using a baby seat, car seat or booster.
months to four years.Booster seatsThese integrate the adult belt into a seat with good support for the child's body (and preferably head). These are suitable for children weighing between 15kgs and 25kgs. This is about four to six years of age
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By ThinkBaby on 01/11/2005 01:53:16
What to look for in group 0 car seats
sideways across the back seat of the car, strapped in by two seat belts. As the name suggests, carrycots are highly portable and the fully flat position means they can be used for longer periods. However, there is a safety question mark over the use
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Buyer's guide to group 1 car seats
By Maria Muennich on 23/03/2007 08:31:37
What to look for and consider when it's time to retire your infant carrier
of safety, comfort, durability and ease of use. Do look for seats that are solidly constructed and give good protection from side impact with reinforced sides and appropriate padding. If you're going to be fitting the seat with a seat belt (rather than
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By Maria Muennich on 27/03/2007 15:36:44
What to look for in group 0 car seats
sideways across the back seat of the car, strapped in by two seat belts. As the name suggests, carrycots are highly portable and the fully flat position means they can be used for longer periods. However, there is a safety question mark over the use
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Know-how: car seats
By ThinkBaby on 22/05/2009 05:53:15
Car seat safety, what to look for when buying one, and how to choose the right one for your child's age and size.
or 2 depending on what weight the particular seat is designed to go up to. If they are suitable all the way through from birth they will include 0+ in their classification.Booster seat – These integrate the adult belt into a seat with good support
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Baby buys – what should be brand new?
By ThinkBaby on 24/01/2008 12:17:47
Having a baby can lead to many costly buys, but there are things you can buy or get passed on secondhand. For safety reasons, what items should be brand new?
What products should you buy new?Of course you really don't need to buy everything new, but here are the items which are important and NOT worth taking a gamble on:Car seats and restraints We all want to make sure our seat belts work well
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Driving in late pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/08/2010 01:15:10
As your bump gets bigger and you get more tired, is it safe to drive a car?
. Whatever, make sure you try to flex your legs and circulate your ankles when you can.Wear a seat belt Don't let your bump be an excuse to let safety slip. For tips on how to wear your belt safely when you are pregnant, click here.Don't drive yourself
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Buyer's Guide to Carrycots
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2007 01:51:33
Now that parents are advised against keeping new babies for long periods in car seats, the good old carrycot has come back into fashion. What do you need to know before you buy?
it was compulsory to wear seatbelts in cars (or indeed, before many cars even had belts fitted), a carrycot was seen as a secure way for a baby to lay flat on car journeys: placed in their cot, plonked on the back seat. The handles made it easy to transfer the baby
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Know-how: safety and buying secondhand
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/11/2007 20:29:57
There is certainly no need to splash out on brand new goods every time, but there are some baby essentials which it can be dangerous to save money on by buying secondhand.
which are important and NOT worth taking a gamble on:Car seats and restraints We all want to make sure our seat belts work well, and the same goes for our children's car seats, booster seats and other restraints. The safety standard for car seats is ECE
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