Mother & Baby 2018 Award Winners Announced – And I’m HAPPY!

It’s that time of the year again! If you are not familiar with this award, I can tell you right now that it’s a consumer award, and the testers are, well…mums! The product testers live with the products for 1 month and try to “put them through their paces” as it were hehe. They thenRead more

The Big Black Friday Car Seat Haul!

  Black Friday is coming closer and closer! I’ve taken the time to try to find some ERF seats in these offers between retailers. Sadly they are few and far between! But I did manage to get a hold of some! xx High back boosters were far easier to find, so I’ve collected some ofRead more

Car Seats & Expiry Dates: Everything You Need To Know

do car seats expire?

Expiration dates on car seats – there’s a lot of confusion on this subject, so today, we thought it was the right time to clear a few things up. Everyone with a child probably knows about the expiry dates on their little one’s seats, but the big question is – do you understand what itRead more

My Thoughts On Kiddicare’s Current Bank Holiday SALE Event

My Thoughts On KIDDICARE'S CURRENT BANK HOLIDAY SALE EVENT

Today I got an email from Kiddicare with news of their current super bank holiday sale event. It featured 25% off on selected car seats! Woohoo, I thought…  This can only be a good thing! Surely THIS YEAR they have started putting up ERF seats in these deals yeh? No… not really…sigh Though I doRead more

Frequently Asked Questions

F A Q

We hope you find the answers you’re looking for on this page but if not, please feel free to get in touch. We are here to help! When should I move my child out of the infant carrier? We always recommend using the infant carrier for as long as possible before moving to the nextRead more

A Crash Course – in Crash Testing

A Crash Course - in Crash Testing

Just because a car seat has passed standard testing – doesn’t mean it’s passed all testing. There are several crash tests that are superior to the standard R44.04 crash test. Let’s take a look! Under Regulations ECE R44 04, seats must, amongst other requirements, undergo: A frontal collision testing at a speed of 50km/h ARead more

The Facts of Extended Rear Facing Car Seats

FACTS OF ERF

Most people are aware of the infant car seats being rear facing, or facing backwards as some would say. This is the first car seat you buy when having a baby. But did you know that when it’s time to buy a new car seat for your baby – once they have outgrown their infantRead more

Car Seats Currently On Sale I Recommend For You

Whether you are expecting a baby – or already have a child. One of the most important products you will need is their car seat. It’s an item that is often forgotten about or that randomly comes with a travel system, but it’s an item that really does deserve more consideration. After all, it’s theRead more

Welcome the Summer Holidays with 10% off [CLOSED]

Summer Sale! Securatot

Celebrating Summer With A SALE! Securatot, the extended rear facing car seat specialist retailer is welcoming summer with a special summer sale! New to extended rear facing car seats? Check out these for a simple FAQ: Why Rear Facing Is Safer The Rear Facing Facts   A special 10% OFF EVERYTHING!  Our discount of 10% appliesRead more

5 Most Important Things You Need To Know When Choosing A New Car Seat

5 Most Important Things You Need To Know When Choosing A New Car

Choosing a new car seat can be hard… To try and make it easier for you – I have come up with a list of 5 things you seriously need to know when looking at your choices. Before we start off – I want you to understand that after the infant car seat,  the safestRead more

Exclusive ‘Recaro Zero 1. Elite i-Size Car Seat ‘Sneak-Peak’!

Recaro Zero 1. Elite Sneakpeak

[affilinet_performance_ad size=468×60] Our Recaro Zero 1. Elite “Sneak-Peak” Yesterday we took a drive down to Berkhamstead! (Fun fact – we used to live in Leighton Buzzard! hehe) It was a trip down memory lane. I had no idea the car seat demonstration was so close to our old home. Anyway… so we took a drive down.Read more

UK Taxi Law Requires You To Use a Car Seat?

You need a car seat in a taxi by law

UK Taxi Law Requires You To Use a Car Seat Despite popular belief by the common man – a normal taxi is not exempt from car seat use.  The difference lies in the distinction between a licenced taxi and a public hire vehicle (PHV). Most taxis that pick us up at home when we order aRead more

This Is Your Chance to Make a Difference!

   This Is Your Chance to Make a Difference! Sometimes all it takes is a good story to help spread awareness. Have you got a car seat story to share? We would love to hear about your journey to ERF! It would be hugely beneficial for other parents who are either on the fence aRead more

A Full List of ERF Seats & Prices

RF car seats and prices

  A nice table list of all ERF car seats on the UK market including their prices. Last updated: 3/12/2017 Seats are added once I hear about them. If you know of a seat that isn’t on the list – feel free to contact me and I’ll make sure to add it! Download the tableRead more

Current EU Booster Seat Regulation Changes

New booster law

  Changes to Current EU Booster Seat Law Goes Live in March This is something that’s been discussed back and forth and it’s been circulating around the net for a little while now. However I have seen a lot of wrong info regarding this new amendment to the law – so I have taken itRead more