Strap down the snappers and prevent an accident
Funny how you start a thread and before you know it all sorts of associated stories start arriving.
This week's specialist subject - kids in cars
Yesterday it was mums who motor in a daze putting my cat in danger.
Today, let's focus on those rug rats and badly installed saftey seats.
Some child car seats are so difficult to install that they could be unsafe, says Which?
In its latest round of testing, the consumer mag found the Renolux Next Confort (24%,** £150) was so complicated to fit it concluded there was a high risk of installing the seat incorrectly and advises parents not to buy it.
Installing a child car seat correctly is vital to prevent injuries in a crash. But Which? knows of just three areas in England where parents can get the full services of a child car seat centre to give advice on buying and installing seats. These are Wigan, Bromley and Rayleigh.
The top-rated child car seats, which not only offered good protection but also clear instructions for easy installation, were:
Britax Baby-Safe Sleeper (77%, £180, for group 0 - children from birth to about nine months).
Maxi Cosi Cabriofix with Easyfix base (82%, £185, for group 0+ - for children from birth to about 12 months).
Mamas & Papas Primo Viaggio Isofix (75%, £225, for group 0+).
KiddyInfinity Pro (78%, £130, for group 1 - about nine months to four years).
Britax KidFix (Isofix) (77%, £127, for groups 2 and 3 - about four to 12 years).
None of which are any good if they are incorrectly fitted. So until you can be sure I would go for a puppy cage strapped down behind the dog guard.
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