Ways To Keep The Kids Occupied When Travelling

kids travelling

Doing things together as a family is always wonderful. Life is all about moments and enjoying what the present, and there aren’t many better people to share those moments with than your own flesh and blood. Heading on vacation, seeing an event, or just heading to somewhere new for the day are all great waysRead more

Budget-Friendly ERF Car Seats to 25kg!

Budget friendly ERF seats to 25kg

A 25kg ERF seat is what you want to buy for ANY child that is over the 50th percentile scale for weight. Here is a great list of affordable seats!

Mechanics Done Right

This is a collaborated post. You wouldn’t think about using your microwave if it was making a noise that didn’t sound quite right and if your phone kept blinking on and off, you’d certainly get that looked at as a matter of priority. Yet so many of us are willing to ignore that flashing lightRead more

You Can’t Rear Face in Small Cars – Debunking Myths #4

can't RF in small cars debunked

The blanket statement that you can not fit an ERF seat in small cars, is dead wrong. Don’t believe me? Well, I’m going to prove it to you.

ADAC Results for 2019 – ‘Apramo All Stage’

Apramo All Stage

In this blog post, we will be looking at the bad ADAC results for the: ‘Apramo All Stage’ which is a 0+/1/2/3 car seat with extended rear facing to 18kg, retailing at £370. It uses both ISOfix and top tether.

Best Tablet Holders & DVD Players for Your Car

the best tablet holders and DV players for your car

Are you going on a long trip? Summer holidays are not that far away, so I thought it was a good time to mention what kind of tablet holders for the car I recommend! There is a great deal of them on the market – but as almost everything else made for children in theRead more

When Should I Change the Recline Position on My Britax Two Way Elite?

Britax TWE recline position

The Britax Two Way Elite has two different install methods. Upright & Reclined. You should change the installation from ‘reclined’ to ‘upright’ when your child’s head has reached the top of the seat shell.

What Are You Missing When Buying A Family Car?

Most of us go through several cars in our lifetime. From the excitement of buying our first set of wheels to upgrading to something shiny and sporty in our footloose and fancy-free days, there are different considerations for different times in our lives. And then, if you choose to start a family, priorities shift againRead more

Why I Rate a ‘PLUS Tested’ Car Seat Over The Britax Two Way Elite

'PLUS Tested' Car Seat Over The Britax Two Way Elite

There are, in my opinion, just better options to opt for if you have the budget for it. I don’t like when the TWE gets blindly “oohed” and “awwed” over as if there was nothing better for the same price.

Warning! ‘BabyStyle Oyster Carapace i-Size’ crash test fail!

BabyStyle Oyster Carapace i-Size fail

The ‘BabyStyle Oyster Carapace i-Size’ infant car seat when using the ‘Duofix i-Size base’ failed the frontal crash test when tested to stricter criteria than what is the legal minimum.

WARNING! ‘Chicco Oasys i-Size’ crash test fail!

Chicco Oasys i-Size

The Group 0+ rear-facing car seat for infants: Chicco Oasys i-Size, was recently crash tested by the German consumer organisation ‘Stiftung Warentest’. Sadly this crash test showed a severe fault with the car seat’s harness.

The European Standard FINALLY has TWO Aircraft Approved Car Seats!!

nachfolger TT plane approved

If you are a travel-loving family or parent, the fact that the ECE standard now offers TWO car seats that are approved for the plane, as well as being extended rear facing in the car, this news should make your heart do that pitter patter heart flutter. Flight Approval A couple of days a goRead more

Car Safety: How to Know if your Car is Safe to Drive 100%

Warning Lights This is a collaborated post. See our discloture for more info. You should always put the effort in to try and familiarise yourself with all the lights that are on your vehicle’s instrument panel. Each light means something different, so look at the ABS light, or even the engine light. If these stayRead more