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Pushchairs:
There are two types of pushchair that are now common. Of course there is the standard pushchair - pram - buggy, etc.
There is also a growing number of "Travel systems."
These provide a complete system, fixing firmly into a buggy frame and fit into your car as a car seat.
As is explained in more detail under "Car seats," it is vital that when making your purchase, that your product conforms with British and/or European standard.
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Car seats:
Safety for your child when in a car is paramount!
I have 7 years experience, working in various stores with Halfords. During this time the law changed considerably, but the fundamentals remain the same. An unsecured child in a car travelling at 5 mph, if it has a bump, can have an equally tragic outcome, if the car was travelling at 30 mph. Please don't take risks with your child's safety.
* What is the law concerning carrying a child in a vehicle?
Thankyou to Halford's website for this link: Click here for a list about the law.
* How do I weigh my child?
Hold your child and stand on your scales, then stand on the scales yourself and take your weight away from your first weight, hey presto! you have your baby's weight.
* How do I know when my child is ready to go from a carry seat to an upright child seat?
A cracking tip for you here, from my time training with Britax.
Each child is different, so using a child's age, to estimate is NOT advisable. Firstly stick to the weight charts for guidance. Each child seat has a grading catagory, 0, 0-1, 1, etc. These represent weight ranges to guide you on the suitability of the particular seat to your child.
If you think your child may be ready to "move up" to an upright child seat, there is a simple test you can do. First, make sure your child is the correct weight for the child seat you are buying. Secondly, pick up your child, resting them around the hip area, and have someone call your child from behind you. This allows you to judge if your child's neck is trong enough. (If you are unsure, do it a couple of times) If your child has full control of their neck when turning around and they are the correct weight, then they will be ready for the seat. If your child struggles to turn around unaided or appears weak when turning around, then I would always advise keeping your child in its existing child carrier, no matter how tight a fit they are getting into it!
Your child's neck strength is important. If its not strong enough, even a 5 mph shunt, when your child is secured in a forward facing upright seat, can be fatal! I think you will agree, its not worth the risk.
* A family member has a child seat they no longer need, that will be alright won't it?
NO! NO! and NO again!
I would never recommend a second hand child seat. During my time with Halfords, the amount of times I was told, "Burt's sister has a seat so we dont need one!" was scarey.
Child seats are incredibly hard to break, even with a lump hammer! (Trust me I've tried)
They can easily get stress fractures, similar to motorcycle helmets. If you have been in an accident, its always recommended that you replace your child seat. Two brilliant advice websites are Halfords and Mothercare.
If you use a second hand seat, you have no knowledge if its been involved in an accident or has suffered damage,no matter how minor. Regardless where you buy a child seat from, make sure its new.
* What should I look for when buying a child seat?
Again, regardless of where you buy a child seat from, make sure it has the British/European standard mark or rating.
Click here for an excellent website listing the standards required

* I'm not sure my child seat is fitted correctly!
Its often forgotten about, that where you purchase your child seat from can be very important.
I know that Halfords will show you how to fit and check its fitted correctly, if you make an appointment with your local halford's branch and you have bought one of their child seats. All you need is of course the seat and your receipt. I'm unsure if Mothercare offer the same service for child seats purchased from them, they used to offer it, but you would have to ring your local branch to find out.