new child restraint laws - effective 1st march 2010
Newborn - 6 months |
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| (Approx up to 9 kg): | Babies up to the age of six months MUST be restrained in the rearward facing restraint. |
6 Months - 12 Months |
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| (Approx 8-12kg): | Babies from six to twelve months MUST be restrained in EITHER a rearward OR a forward facing restraint.* |
12 Months - 4 years |
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| (Approx 12-18kg): | From twelve months to four years of age the child MUST be restrained in a forward facing restraint with in built harness.** |
4 Years - 7 Years |
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| (Approx 18-26kg): | From Four to Seven years of age a Booster seat MUST be used. |
* Move your child into a forward facing restraint ONLY when they no longer fit into a rearward facing restraint.
** Move your child into a booster seat ONLY when they no longer fit into a forward facing restraint.
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For more information on the new road child restraint laws please click on the following links:
