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Child Restraints

The following table gives basic information on the child restraint to be used within certain weight and age ranges:


Child Restraint TypeWeight RangeAge Range (approx)
Baby SeatUp to 10kgs (22lbs)*Birth to 9 months
Child Seat9kgs to 18 kgs (20-24lbs)6 months to 4 years
Booster Seat9kgs to 25kgs (20-55lbs)6 months to 4 years
Booster Cushion15kgs to 36kgs (33-80lbs)4 years to 11 years
* Some baby seats may be suitable for children up to 13kgs (15 months)

You can get all the information you need on buying and using child restraints by going to the North East's own child safety website Protect Child North East