Child Restraints

In a crash at just 30 mph, an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times their body weight. They would be thrown about inside the vehicle, injuring themselves and quite possibly seriously injuring (or even killing) other people inside the vehicle. They are also likely to be ejected from the car through one of the windows.

It is not safe to hold a child on your lap. In a crash, the child could be crushed between your body and part of the car's interior. Even if you are using a seat belt, the child would be torn from your arms - you would not be able to hold onto them, no matter how hard you try.

It is also dangerous to put a seat belt around yourself and a child (or around two children).

Child's Weight and Age	Suitable Restraint
Child weighing up to 10kg (22lbs) roughly from birth to 6-9 months	Rearward-facing Baby Seat (Group 0)
Child weighing up to 13kg (29lbs) roughly from birth to 12-15 months	Rearward-facing Baby Seats (Group 0+)
Child weighing up to 9 - 18kg (20 - 40lbs) roughly from birth to 9 months - 4 years	Forward-facing Child Seat (Group 1)
Child weighing up to 15 - 25kg (33 - 55lbs) roughly from birth to 4 - 6 years	Forward-facing Child Seat or/ booster seat (Group 2)
Child weighing up to 15 - 25kg (33 - 55lbs) roughly from birth to 6 - 11 years	Booster cushion

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