Where can I get a rear facing car seat?
Rear facing car seats are not widely available in the UK. Kiddicare sell the Recaro Polaric. The closest shop to here is Paul Stride in York. How much do they cost? Rear facing car seats cost between £200 and £300. As they last 3 years, this is actually comparable to the first stage car seats that cost around £100 and last for 1 year. Fitting a car seat It is very important that your car seat is fitted correctly. An estimated 7 out of 10 car seats in the UK is incorrectly fitted. Without being correctly fitted, the car seat cannot provide the protection it has been designed to. More information For further information about rear facing car seats go to the rearfacing website. The website includes details of the research available, frequently asked questions and videos of crash tests. Well worth a look. Get involved! MoorMums would like to raise awareness locally of the issues surrounding rear facing car seats and the importance of having your child rear facing beyond the recommended 9 m
