Group 123 seats, or combination seats as they are commonly known, may be suitable from 9kg or about 76cm, right up to 36kg, 150cm or 12 years of age. Children should be in a car seat until 135cm or 12 years of age*.
Which brand is best for car seats?
Best car seats
- Best overall. : Graco 4Ever DLX.
- Best infant car seat. : Cybex Aton 2.
- Best for budgets. : Chicco Keyfit 30.
- Extended rear-facing pick. : Britax Boulevard Clicktight ARB.
- Best convertible car seat. : Evenflo Gold SensorSafe EveryStage.
- Anti-rebound pick. : Primo Viaggio Nido.
- Easiest to clean.
- Easiest to use.
Can 3 car seats fit in a BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is one of the nicest cars I have driven this year. Not because it fits three child seats across the back, because it doesn’t, or because the boot is the perfect height for a nappy change, because it isn’t either!! But for the drive, I am always surprised by sedans and just how good they are.
What is the safest car seat you can buy?
The #1 safest car seats are as follows:
- Britax Marathon ClickTight – The Safest Convertible Car Seat.
- Diono Radian 3RXT – The Safes 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat.
- Graco Extend2Fit – The Safest 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat.
- Britax Boulevard – Safest and Best Value Convertible Car Seat.
What age is 123 car seat for? – Related Questions
What is the best 2022 car seat?
Best Car Seats for 2022
- Chicco KeyFit 35 ClearTex. Best budget infant car seat. $270 at Walmart.
- Maxi-Cosi Coral XP. Best infant car seat for parents on the go. $300 at Amazon.
- Doona. Best car seat-stroller hybrid. $551 at Target.
- Century DriveOn 3-in-1. Best budget all-in-one car seat.
- Cosco Scenera Next. Best backup car seat.
What should I look for when buying a car seat?
How to choose an infant car seat: 9 important things to look for
- Safety: Is the car seat safe and legal in your country?
- Size: Is the car seat appropriate for your baby height and weight?
- Comfort: Is your baby comfortable enough to sleep in the seat?
- Installation: How easy is it to install the seat?
Are all car seats crash tested?
Car seats are not currently tested for performance in a side-impact crash test. In 2002, however, NHTSA analyzed how two car seats performed, one convertible seat and one rear-facing infant seat, in side-impact tests of eight vehicles, as an experiment to see if side-impact data could be successfully obtained.
Are all car seats safe?
Regardless of a car seat’s price point, all car seats are safe when installed and used properly every time.
Is Evenflo a safe car seat?
The rigorous test simulates the energy in the severe 5-star government side impact tests conducted for automobiles. All Evenflo car seats meet or exceed all applicable federal safety standards and Evenflo’s side impact standards.
How do I check my car seat safety rating?
Check the NHTSA database
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the agency responsible for evaluating new cars and rating them on a 5-star scale. Head to nhtsa.gov/ratings and the website will prompt you to enter your year, make and model.
What cars have 5 star safety ratings?
MY2019 vehicles selected for NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings testing
| Make |
Model |
Body style |
| Kia |
Forte |
4 DR |
| Kia |
Niro Hybrid |
SUV |
| Lexus |
ES 350 |
4 DR |
| Nissan |
Altima |
4 DR |
How long are carseats good for?
Every car seat brand is different, but many manufacturers set an expiration date of six years. Therefore, you shouldn’t use or buy a car seat that’s older than six years, or one past the date specified on your particular model.
Can my 1 year old sit in a front facing car seat?
The law intends that children should travel rear-facing until they are 15 months old. We would recommend that this should be the minimum age for a toddler to move into a forward-facing car seat.
What age does the 2 hour car seat rule end?
The advice is not to use car seats for longer than 30 minutes for babies younger than four weeks and not using car seats for more than two hours in one go for babies of all ages (The Lullaby Trust, 2016).
How old is a 9kg baby?
Age Vs Weight & Height Table
| Baby’s age |
Weight |
Height |
| Month 4 |
5.5kg – 8kg |
59cm – 66cm |
| Month 5 |
6kg – 9kg |
61cm – 70cm |
| Month 6 |
6.5kg – 9.5kg |
63cm – 71cm |
| Month 7 |
7kg – 10kg |
64cm – 72cm |
How long do babies stay rear facing?
All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat as long as possible until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat manufacturer. Most convertible seats have limits that will allow children to ride rear facing for 2 years or more.
Should car seat go behind driver or passenger?
The car seat should always be installed in the back seat. That is the safest spot for your baby. If you can, put the car seat in the center seat. If not, it is fine behind either the driver or passenger side.
Can I put my 9 month old in a forward-facing car seat?
Forward-facing car seat age
Legally, your child can travel in an ECE R44/04 approved car seat facing forward once they are 9 kg, which is approximately age nine months.
What age is considered an infant?
Infants (0-1 year of age)
Should newborn naps be in the dark?
A dark, quiet environment can help encourage your baby to sleep. Put your baby to bed drowsy, but awake. Before your baby gets overtired or cranky, you might try singing soft lullabies or swaddling or massaging him or her. Eventually, your baby will learn that these activities mean it’s time to rest.