Understanding car seats

A car seat is a must-have for travelling with your baby in a car so the majority of parents need to invest in one, but which one? The rules and regulations of car seats is a mind-field of information for new parents, and established baby brand, Joie, knows how important it is you are confident that your baby is safe and comfortable when travelling in the car.

Things to think about when choosing a car seat

Before choosing your car seat, it’s a good idea to check if your car has Isofix connectors built into it. They help make fitting baby and child car seats easier and most modern family cars today have them. Do have a good check though as they may be hidden in the cracks between the padding of your car seats.

Think about how you will be using your car seat, if you will probably do a lot of short journeys and will be lifting your baby in and out of the car a lot, you may want to think about a lightweight seat with a base that stays in the car.

All UK car seats must be EU approved. Look for the "E" mark label on the seat.

At Joie safety is their top priority, but don’t believe their customers should have to pay over the odds to keep their child safe. That’s why they ensure all their car seats offer the highest safety standards, at great value with no compromise on features.  

So, whether you are popping to your local supermarket, meeting friends for a coffee or heading for a weekend away, you need to know that your little one will be safe on the journey. Joie offer a versatile range of car seats that are suitable from birth all the way up to the age of 12, they are the perfect fit for growing little riders.

Joie also offer a fit guide so you can find out if your chosen seat will fit your vehicle.