Your Ultimate
Car Seat Guide
SAFETY ● DESIGN ● COMFORT
In the UK, there are certain requirements
when it comes to car seat guidelines.
Children must travel in the appropriate child restraint
until they reach either 135cm in height, or 12 years old.
The advice below is here to help you to choose the right car seat,
so you can travel with your child in safety and comfort..
Car Seat Guide by Weight | ||
Child´s weight | Car seat | |
0kg to 13kg | Rear-facing baby carrier, or rear-facing baby seat using a harness | |
9kg to 18kg | Rear or forward-facing baby seat using a harness or safety shield | |
15kg to 36kg | Forward-facing child seat (high-backed booster seat or booster cushion) using a seatbelt |
GROUP 0+
Birth – 13kg(0 - 15 months)
GROUP 0+/1
Birth – 18kg(0 - 4 years)
GROUP 1
9 - 18kg(9 months - 3 years)
GROUP 2/3
15 - 36kg(3 - 12 years)
GROUP 1/2/3
9 - 36kg(9 months - 12 years)
GROUP 0+
FROM BIRTH TO 13kg (0-15 MONTHS)
TYPE OF CAR SEAT: Rear-facing baby carrier with 5-point harness
Where does it fit? Rear-facing in the back or front of the car,
only if the airbag is turned off.
This type of car seat should be fitted
with the seatbelt as, per the instructions.
Tip: Change to a group 0+/1 car seat when your child reaches 13kg,
or when their head is higher than the top of the baby carrier.
Group 0+/1
BIRTH - 18KG (0 - 4 YEARS)
TYPE OF CAR SEAT: Recliner with 5-point harness
Where does it fit? In the rear of the car. At first, the seat should be rear-facing up to 13kg,
then forward-facing when your child can hold themselves perfectly.
Tip: Change to a group 0+/1 car seat when your child reaches 13kg,
or when their head is higher than the top of the baby carrier.
Group 1
9 - 18kg (9 MONTHS - 4 YEARS)
TYPE OF CAR SEAT:Recliner with 5-point harness
Where does it fit? In the rear of the car.
Tip: Change to a group 1 car seat when your child’s head is higher than the top
of the baby carrier.
Group 2/3
15 - 36kg (3 MONTHS - 12 YEARS)
TYPE OF CAR SEAT:High back car seat
Where does it fit? In the rear of the car.
Tip: Changing to a group 2/3 occurs when your child's shoulders exceed the
highest position of the 5-point harness.
Group 1/2/3
9 - 36kg (9 MONTHS - 12 YEARS)
TYPE OF CAR SEAT: High back car seat .
Where does it fit? In the rear of the car.
Tip: Changing to a group 1/2/3 occurs when your child's shoulders
exceed the highest position of the 5-point harness.
Your little one’s safety is our priority
All our car seats conform to the ECE R4 / 04 regulations. Our car seats endure rigorous testing,
including crash tests, testing of straps and buckles, endurance tests and more.
Why you should choose a Vertbaudet car seat
- Our car seats are made in France – known for its dedication to European safety standards
- Known for our great quality – at great prices, too!
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