The purchase and correct use of a car seat is critical. As a retailer, you have an obligation to ensure that your customers are fully conversant with the law before allowing them to leave with a product from your store. This should include demonstrating how to the fit the seat, before checking that they can repeat the process unaided.

The latest child car seat from CONCORD, the CONCORD TRANSFORMER XT for seat group II/III, has been on the market for just one year but has already received several renowned design awards, and has achieved top marks in safety tests.

The Neptune car seat is approved to EC R44/04, for Groups 1/2/3, suitable for children from 9 to 36 kg (from 1 to around 12 years of age). When the seat is used in Group 1 mode (from 9 to 18 kg) the child must be fastened in using the car seat safety harness. The 5-point harness has comfortable shoulder pads and an easy to use one-pull harness adjustment. Using the simple adjuster control, it’s easy to adjust the headrest, the 5-point safety harness or car safety belt at the same time. This ensures correct fitting for the child, travelling safely and comfortably as it grows. The 5-point harness can be removed and replaced by the standard car safety belts for use in Group 2 and 3.

Safety is number one priority when parents purchase car seats. From birth to 12 years or 135cm (UK) and 150cm (ROI), which ever comes first, it is a legal requirement for children to be seated in a car seat or booster. The most important aspect when selecting a car seat is the child’s weight, this is because each car seat is specifically designed to provide maximum safety for a given weight range.

Graco has redesigned its popular Logico S Group 0+ car seat, to create the Logcio S HP, a stylish seat that’s even easier for parents to fit, and consequently even safer. So safe, in fact, that it has been awarded four stars at the latest European consumer testing by independent organisations ADAC and OEAMTC.

For the third consecutive year, the Renolux EST Quick- Confort scoops a coveted Gold award for the Best Car Seat – Group 1,2 & 3 in the Mother and Baby Magazine Awards.

Leading car seat manufacturer Britax is set to drive multiple consumers’ in-store this Spring thanks to its new TV campaign showcasing the King plus car seat.

The first of its kind in the UK, this new advert aims to remind parents about the importance of in-car child safety and fitting the child car seat correctly within the car.

kiddy has personalised its 2010 car seat ranges in the infinity pro (group 1) and comfort pro (group 1, 2, 3) with evocative new names bringing them into line with consumer preference.

The Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Collection revolutionises how parents travel with children and is the ultimate, no-hassle travel solution and the most advanced safety concept on the market today.

Maxi-Cosi recognises the importance of a car seat base; the FamilyFix Base has been developed so that one single base can fit two consecutive age group car seats in the car.

To help unravel the confusing world of child car seats and make the decision about essential car seat safety easier for existing, new and expectant parents Mamas & Papas offer a comprehensive range of car seats in a variety of styles and colours. All of which have been selected for their uncompromising quality, safety, comfort and ease of use.

In terms of safety, a car seat is one of the most important purchases your customer will make, and they will expect you to have the knowledge and experience to help them get it right. It is vital that you check the selected seat fits safely in your customer's car before they leave your store. We also recommend that you fit the seat before teaching your customer how to do it themselves, so that should it be removed, it can be fitted safely back in place again afterwards.

‘Kiddy' has come up with a new fabric theme as part of the KIDDY DESIGN collection that appeals instantly to children and their parents at the same time. The new Capt'n Sharky range is full of fun with the pirate's favourite friends on board and a free bandana to wear, yet its colours are so understated and stylish it looks great against modern car upholstery. Deep black cotton is highlighted by soft jersey in grey with two white horizontal bands across the back giving a seafaring feel.

The Neptune car seat is approved to EC R44/04, for Groups 1/2/3, suitable for children from 9 to 36 kg (from 1 to around 12 years of age). When the seat is used in Group 1 mode (from 9 to 18 kg) the child must be fastened in using the car seat safety harness. The 5-point harness has comfortable shoulder pads and an easy to use one-pull harness adjustment. The 5- point harness can be removed and replaced by the standard car safety belts for use in Group 2 and 3. For Group 3 use (from 22 to 36 kg) you can choose whether to use the car seat with or without the backrest.

The Gro Company is the exclusive distributer of car seats and travel accessories from the market-leading award-winning Norwegian BeSafe brand.

The Gro Company changed the way UK parents put their babies to bed by the invention of the Grobag and their mission today is to make parents in the UK aware that using rearward facing car seats up to the age of four is five times safer than using forward facing ones.

BoostApak is the latest ingenious product from the Trunki brand. With the law requiring all children under 12 years old or 135cm in height to use a booster seat it's important to have one to hand at all times. BoostApak is the ideal solution, a spacious, hand luggage approved rucksack which doubles as a booster seat, perfect for car-pooling and family holidays. Whether travelling by car, bus, taxi or hiring a car you'll never be a booster seat short again!

At the recent BPA Baby & Child trade show Britax won the BACRA Most Innovative award with the SAFEFIX plus group 1 ISOFIX car seat. The SAFEFIX plus incorporates unique safety features including the Click & Safe^TM audible harness system designed to aid parents when securing their child into the seat and also the unique, patented Pivot Link ISOFIX system, which reduces the movement of the child in an accident and diverts the forces mainly downwards rather than forward.

K&J and the BPA trade shows were an exciting time for Dorel this year as they launched a new range of car seats called the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Collection.

The ultimate, no hassle travel solution represents the most advanced safety concept today. Winning three awards already the FamilyFix picked up the K&J Best Innovation Award 2009 and at the BPA the Pearl car seat (Group 1 car seat part of the FamilyFix) was Highly Commended in the ‘Innovation' category and was the winner in the Child Restraint‚ category.

A car seat is one of the most important purchases a parent will make. Ensuring you have a good range and can offer full product advice and training is vital. It is paramount that you check the selected seat fits safely in the consumer's car before they leave your store. We recommend that you fit a customer's seat and teach them how to do it, so that should the car seat be removed it can be fitted safely back in place again afterwards.

The new Neptune car seat is approved to EC R44/04, for Groups 1/2/3, suitable for children from 9 to 36 kg (from 1 to around 12 years of age). 

Graco has redesigned its popular Logico S Group 0+ car seat, to create the Logcio S HP, a stylish seat that's even easier for parents to fit, and consequently even safer. So safe, in fact, that it has recently been awarded four stars at the latest European consumer testing by independent organisations ADAC and OEAMTC.

The new Chicco Group 0+/1 car seat approved to EC R44/04 that suits the child's needs from birth until 3 years old. Comfort and safety are guaranteed, the reducer cushion for small babies, the spacious comfy seat once the reducer has been removed, and the reclining backrest to 4 positions. The soft side padding on the reducer snugly hold the baby's head, sides and legs. The special wedge guarantees that the baby's spine "lies flat" in the seat (until baby weighs 6 kgs). The deep seat gives high levels of side impact protection and head containment.

The Zero Plus car seat is a versatile, safe and easy to use car seat.  Suitable from birth - 13kg, it comes complete with padded safety harness and head protector.  The safety harness is adjustable ensuring a comfortable fit for baby and safety at all times.  Ergonomically shaped for ease of use the seat also fits onto a shop ‘n drive system by virtue of an easy-fix system.  No need for adaptors. 

The Easymaxi SPP Group 0+ infant carrier is available in a range of colours and incorporates the unique T-System attachment making it suitable for use with every Bebecar chassis and allowing consumers to easily create a stunning travel system.

Jané's EXO, 3rd generation ISOFIX car seat uses a Pneumatic Absorption System (PAS) that works to reduce the force of an impact by up to 4Gs when compared to conventional ISOFIX car seats, it is claimed.

Hauck showcase the new Apollo 4 All in One - Suitable from birth this unique set encompasses everything parents desire. 

CONCORD showed its most inspirational collection ever this year's Harrogate Baby & Child Fair and it showed on the order books - which were fuller than ever!