One of the most important responsibilities we have as parents is to keep our children safe in car seats when driving. Parents should understand the different types of car seats. The car seat must be suitable for the weight of the child, as well as the characteristics of the side-impact and front protection of the seats to protect the child in the event of a collision.

The right car seat for the child's age

Children should use a car seat until the age of 12 or until they reach a height of 135 cm. Selecting the correct car seat based on your child's age is important in order for the child to be safe in the seat, for the seat belt to secure the their body appropriately, and essentially to offer protection for the child if your car collides sideways. So when using or choosing a car seat, the first thing to make sure is that it is right for the age of your child.

Also, make sure that the car seat matches the model of the rental car, as not all car seats are suitable for all cars. The wrong choice in car seat can tire the child leaving too little room for their legs or even inconvenience you as it may not leave room for another car seat next to it.

Polos Rent A Car & Rental Agency offers car seats for all ages and we list below the most important rules regarding car seats for a safe journey:

• make sure your child travels safely and happily
• use a car seat with additional side-impact protection
• make sure you have the car seat installed correctly.
• make sure the car seat is the right size for your child.
• take regular breaks if it's a long or tiring trip