Choosing a family car
Family life throws a lot at a car these days so choosing the best one for the job is not easy writes Geraldine Herbert With safety ratings, storage, space and practicality to consider,choosing a family car can be a difficult and daunting task. Before you make any decision always consider running costs along with the initial purchase price – It’s important to work out an estimate of fuel consumption along with motor tax, insurance and...
Why you should consider a rear facing seat
While rear facing child seats are the norm for new-borns in Ireland a growing number of parents here are going against the flow by refusing to forward face their children once they have outgrown infant carriers writes Suzanne Keane Extended rear facing is not a new phenomenon. In Sweden the recommendation is that children should sit rear facing at least until the age of 4 and the new European i-size regulations will ensure that...
10 tips for buckling up your child’s car seat
Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe, we have ten things to know about protecting your most precious cargo writes Geraldine Herbert Ensure the seat you are using is the right one for your child and that it is secured properly, it should not move around. Check the car’s seat belts too, to make sure that they release smoothly, and that they aren’t worn or frayed and that the shoulder straps are adjusted properly. If possible...
Child car seats – how to choose the right one
Choose wisely when your children’s safety is at sake writes Suzanne Keane Having a baby doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change your car but it’s essential that you consider the car when choosing a child seat. As a first-time mother I’m not quite ready to give up on my hot hatch but I was determined to buy the best possible car seat to protect the new bundle. Manufacturers categorise car seats into four groups — group 0...
Safety on the move for your little ones
One of the safety must-haves for your child is a car seat but it is crucially important to get the right seat at the right stage. Geraldine Herbert guides you through some of the key points. Choosing the car seat It is a legal requirement to have a car seat for any child under the age of 12, or below 135cm in height. The determining factor when choosing a car seat is the weight of your child NOT the age. You should continue to use a...
