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I don't understand car seats!

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user1471507699 · 01/11/2016 15:47

We have a 0+ car seat that says it is 0-13kg and up to 12-15months. Looking at typical weights of children, my DD won't be 13kg until she is about 2 (currently 8 months). Do I need to buy a new seat soon or can I stick with this one? Or is she likely to get too tall whilst the weight is fine? We are looking to buy a new car in about 6 months so don't really want to buy a car seat before the car and trying to work out how long the seat will last us.

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NannyR · 01/11/2016 15:52

As long as her head is below the top of the car seat, she will be fine in it. The age is just a guideline, what is important is the weight. I've known children up to 20 months who have fitted safely and comfortably into 0+ car seats.

user1471507699 · 01/11/2016 15:56

Thanks, I guess we will just have to keep an eye on it.

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Dixiechick17 · 01/11/2016 21:31

My DD was in her maxi cosi cabriofix until 15 months, we stopped using it when she got too tall for it.

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