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When traveling by car children tend to sit on the back seat of a car, with that seen as the safest place for them to be.  So is this true, and if so what can parents do when traveling with more than 2 children?  How can we fit 3 children on the back seat of a car safely? Safest Place to Travel: Recent studies suggest that the back seat of a car is no longer the safest place to travel as a passenger. This is due to the increased safety mechanisms car manufacturers have installed for front seat passangers. However,...

Challenges When Picking a Car Seat Car Seat safety is a key topic for parents.  Care givers must ask several key questions when picking a car seat. With the answers given directing them to the best choice for their child.   They must consider who the car seat is for and what car will be used.  As both of these will have an impact on the choice made. However, the challenge doesn’t end there.  Whichever car seat or safety system is picked must not only be suitable, but it also needs to be fitted correctly. Multiple studies into the fit...

What is Smart Kid Belt? Smart Kid Belt was designed by a group of engineer parents with 20 years of industry experience between them.  They had a vision to create a safe, sustainable and convenient alternative to child car seats. The market for automotive child safety products is currently dominated by a small number of car seat manufacturers.  The goal at Smart Kid Belt was to modernise the industry.   To do this they have created a pocket-sized, eco-friendly product.  This product not only fits any UK car but outperforms traditional car seats in many safety tests.  In addition, it's also...

Travel with Children The world is slowly beginning to open again following nearly two years of limited travel.  Families everywhere are starting to book holidays and dream of travel abroad.  There are several challenges that parents face when travelling with children. One of the biggest of these occurs as soon as they step off the plane. Studies show that when hiring a car seat, many parents are unhappy with what they have been provided by the hire company. From lack of instructions for safe fitting. The wrong size seat provided for the child, dirty seats, damaged seats, and costing as...

As parents, we place the safety of our children above everything else. Child car seats are a great example of the focus we place on safety. Ensuring our most precious cargo is safe and secure. Child car seats by their very nature are large, solid and cumbersome.  Which means whilst they are great if you are travelling in your car to and from your destination. They may not be so useful if you need to change vehicles, use public transport, or have a friend or family member transporting your kids. Understanding their safety rating can also be a minefield.  This...