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Extended Rear Facing Car Seats

Extended Rear Facing Car Seats

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Shop our range of extended rear-facing (ERF) car seats, designed to allow children to travel rear-facing for longer as they grow. Choose from dedicated rear-facing, i-Size (R129) and 360° rotating car seats, with selected models offering rear-facing travel up to approximately 4, 6 or 7 years.

Discover extended rear-facing car seats from leading brands including Axkid, BeSafe and Joie, with options for different ages, vehicles and installation requirements.
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Extended Rear Facing Car Seat Buying Guide & FAQ's

Want to keep your child rear-facing for longer? Find quick answers about extended rear-facing, R129 requirements, age and height limits, installation and choosing the right ERF car seat.

Car Seat Buying Guide

What is an extended rear-facing car seat?

An extended rear-facing (ERF) car seat is designed to allow a child to continue travelling rear-facing beyond the infant-carrier stage. Depending on the individual seat, rear-facing use may continue to approximately 4, 6 or 7 years, subject to the seat's approved height and weight limits.

Why keep a child rear-facing for longer?

Rear-facing seats support the child's head, neck and spine across the car seat shell during a frontal collision, helping to distribute crash forces over a larger area of the body. Extended rear-facing seats allow this seating position to be used for longer as the child grows.

How long must a child stay rear-facing?

For R129 height-based car seats, children must remain rear-facing until they are over 15 months old. Extended rear-facing seats allow children to continue rear-facing considerably beyond this minimum, subject to the approved limits of the individual car seat.

Can a child stay rear-facing until 7 years old?

Yes, selected extended rear-facing car seats are designed to accommodate children rear-facing to approximately 6 or 7 years. Suitability depends on the child's height and weight as well as the individual seat's approved limits, so always check the manufacturer's specifications.

Are extended rear-facing car seats ISOFIX?

Some are, but not all. Extended rear-facing seats may use ISOFIX or an approved seat-belt installation depending on the model. Belt-installed ERF seats can also accommodate larger children because they are not necessarily restricted by the lower ISOFIX anchorage load limits. Always follow the installation method specified by the manufacturer.

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