Is this baby seat ok?

Question

I want to buy a baby car seat for my friend's baby. My friend is a bit stuck for cash and I'm not that much better but can afford one at around this price.The baby is 9 mths old and is in the correct weight range.Just wondering really

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=30001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&productId=646526&clickfrom=image

Answer 1

There was an article about a new crash test for infant seats where they found only TWO passed. The type of seat your link is for is for older babies which weren't part of the test. Also a note that this child is too young for a forward facing seat. For cost effectiveness, you can buy a convertible seat which can face forward or backwards.

Any seat is better than no seat. However as the recent test reminds us, they perform radically different in crash tests. I can only find ranking for convertible seats in the US, but I'd recommend finding something similar for the UK before you buy a seat.

Without knowing anything about the rankings of the brands in Ireland, the attached link from the same website would be a better bet. This is the cheapest seat from the site that can face rear for now and switch when she's old enough. Costs more, but ESSENTIAL that she not be put in a forward facing seat yet.

Answer 2

It looks fine
However it is safer for babies to travel facing rearwards untill 1 yeasr old.
Even if your baby looks a bit big for the group 0+ car seats they are still safer as it protects there neck better.
Also the car seats that are more expensive and are more solid are much safer, you can get them for the same price as that one and they are fitted in much better, i dont think you can put a price on a childs safety

Answer 3

That carseat is for ages two and up. That website is disregarding THE LAW. 1 year and 20 pounds is the bare minimum for forwaRD FACING; Longer is preferable.

Try a Cosco, or Graco or Evenflo convertible for about the same price. A nine month-old still MUST BE REAR FACING!!! Their necks are too weak to endure the brunt of sudden stop or collision forward facing.

Answer 4

The seat must face backwards until the baby is 1 year old AND 20lbs. If the seat doesn't face backwards then it probably wouldn't be a good idea.

Answer 5

This car seat looks fine - they wouldn't be selling it if it wasn't. The UK law simply states that the child must be in an appropriate restraint, and not in the front if there is an airbag.

See the RoSPA website for more detailed info; http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm#under3

Answer 6

Yes, that car seat is absolutely fine, providing that as you say, the baby is the correct age and weight. We got that one for our little boy (well, 2 actually, one for each car to save moving it!) and it is easy to install, use and adjust, and the covers are removable and can go through the washing machine - essential!!

Also, you don't need a booster seat when the child is older, as you can remove the back and straps from this one to turn it into a booster seat.


And, as an aside, to those saying it is unsuitable due to it being forward facing, this is from the UK Department for Transport:

"There are four groups of restraints. These are designed for children of different weight. The four groups are:

* Group 0 and Group 0+. These are baby seats - rear-facing and for children up to 10kg and up to 13kg respectively (approx age birth to 9-12 months);

* Group I. Child seats - forward facing and for children 9kg to 18kg (approx 9 months to 4 years);

* Group II. Booster (seats) - for children from 15kg to 25kg (approx 4 to 6 years), or from 15kg up to 36 kg. These may or may not have backs;

* Group III. Booster (cushions) - for children from 22kg and up to 36kg (from approx 6 years). These generally do not have backs. "

(http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm#08A)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

you know the cheaper the car seat the cheaper the safety of it think about it for a minute just like clothes and furniture or a car for instance

Answer 9

Here is an article that just came out regarding infant car seats. I believe there are only two that passed all the tests, read the article before you buy

http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=5895748&nav=0s3deAvb

Answer 10

I'm not sure about the latest rules for carseats, but I wouldn't buy it as if she has another child it might be a boy and she may not want a pink one!
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