Child Safety: Baby Seats and Booster

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While driving with children in the car, there are a number of key features that should be remembered:

Children should be restrained at all times

Select a car seat that conforms to ECE Regulation 44-03

Children under 150cms should use a booster seat with their seat belt

Ensure that all passengers under 17 are restrained properly

Ensure that the baby seat is suitable to the child's height and weight

Baby seats come in two styles, forward facing and rear facing and are categorized into groups which graduate into booster seats and booster Cushions. Booster seats do not need a harness in place. Once seated in the booster seat, the seat belt is used normally.

In Ireland it is illegal for children to travel in a car without a baby seat, or for children under 150cm tall. For more information about the child safety options offered by Thrifty Car Rental, or about any other service, please do not hesitate to contact us.