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How long should a child ride rear-facing?

Rear-facing travel and the i-Size rules.

The i-Size rule

i-Size (UN R129) seats keep children rear-facing until at least 15 months. Rear-facing spreads the forces of a frontal crash across the child’s back and head.

Longer is safer

Child safety experts recommend rear-facing for as long as the seat allows. Both our Sirona seats can be used rear-facing up to 105 cm, which for many children is about four years.

Airbags

A rear-facing seat must never be fitted in front of an active front airbag. Put it in the back, or switch the airbag off.