Child car seats

Children must normally use the correct car seat until they reach 135 centimetres tall or age 12, but there are exceptions. The type of car seat your child needs depends on their weight.

Never carry a child on your lap or use a single seat belt for 2 passengers, whatever their age.
Child car seat types

Type of seat	Weight range
Rear-facing baby seats	Babies up to 13kg
Forward or rear-facing baby seats	Children from 9 to 18kg
Forward-facing child car seats (booster seats)	Children from 15 to 25kg
Booster cushions	Children over 22kg

Some seats are adjustable and can be used as your child grows - check the seat label.