from birth
to 13kg
(29lb)
from birth
to 18kg
(40lb)
With our ‘free safe fit’ service, one of our trained fitting experts will be happy to check that the car seat you buy fits both your child and your car. They will demonstrate how to fit your car seat safely. Selected stores also provide a free fitting service, fitting the car seat you bought from us in your car. Once fitted, we will provide you with a comprehensive checklist to make sure your child stays safe on every journey
Free safe fit* in selected stores. See our Autumn/Winter 2011 catalogue or Mothercare.com for store listings
*The free fitting service is offered on any car seat purchased from a Mothercare store or www.mothercare.com. Please provide your receipt as proof of purchase to receive this service.
you'll find these features on both types...

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A one-pull harness is easy and quick to adjust. Ensure the straps are snug but not too tight (you should be able to get two fingers comfortably between them and your baby). Always check your baby’s harness before every trip.
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All infant carriers and combination car seats are reinforced with side-impact protection to help protect your baby in the event of a side-on collision, and are softly padded for slumbering comfort.
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Many covers are removable for easy washing. At the very least, choose something that’s wipe-clean!
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A soft, padded cushion called a head hugger supports his head
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If you don’t choose an ISOFIX system, the car seat is secured with an adult seatbelt. It can take a bit of practice – but remember that our fully trained in-store staff will always show you how to fit your car seat when you buy it.
car seat buying guide
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ISOFIX is a universal system for fitting a car seat, using connectors build into the car's chassis rather than a seat belt. Not all cars are suitable - yours needs to have been built with ISOFIX points.
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ISOFIX seats come with a base that is attached to the points; you then simply click the seat in and out. You should have the base professionally fitted - our in-store staff can help.

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Not every ISOFIX seat is compatible with every car - the manufacturer should be able to provide a list.

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To find out more click here  

car seat safety

You can choose between two different types of car seat for your newborn – an infant carrier or a combination car seat
This isn’t a baby buy you should scrimp on - the
law requires you to have a car seat, and maternity hospital
staff won’t even let you take your newborn home after the birth
without one. You should also never buy secondhand - the
seat might have been involved in an accident, may not meet
current safety standards, or the harness could be
worn out.

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Make sure you choose a car seat that fits your car, and try
before you buy - no one seat fits all cars. If you have two
cars, you may need two different seats. Look out for the
useful Fit-Finder offered on some manufacturers’ websites.
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Rearward-facing is the safest (and the only legal) way for small babies to travel. All infant carriers are rearward-facing, while combination car seats start off this way and are then turned around to face the front once your baby is about twelve months old (10-13kg/22-29lb) and can sit up unaided. You must never use a rearward-facing seat on a front passenger seat with an airbag (or a forward-facing seat in some cases - check your car's manual or with the manufacturer).
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Try to avoid leaving your newborn in a car seat for more than
two hours at a time without a break (unless it’s a lie-flat seat).
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