Installing a child’s car seat can be troubling for parents and care givers as it isn’t always clear that you have installed them correctly. Studies show that 1 in 3 child seats are fitted incorrectly, resulting in common mistakes such as routing the seat belt incorrectly and having the seat belt too loose, running the risk of your child slipping out of the restraint. It is so important to make sure that the car seat has been installed properly as mis-using the seat can be fatal, and almost as problematic as not using one at all. However, we are not here to scare you! We are here to help you in ..read more

by Rachel at mumwithwanderlust What to do about car seats is one of the biggest questions people have when planning a family holiday. Even if you intend to stay in the hotel resort for the entirety of your trip you still have to safely get your kids between the airport and your accommodation. We recently had the chance to try out the hifold fit-and-fold booster seat and the mifold comfort grab-and-go car seat. In short, we LOVED the car seats! Travelling with car seats is challenging. It’s not so bad when the children are babies. Infant car seats are relatively portable, they even have a han ..read more

Travelling with children can seem daunting. It can take days rather than hours to pack all of the suitcases, and not to mention trekking through security with screaming toddlers or bored tweenagers – we have all been there! To top it off, having to carry heavy, bulky car seats for all of the kids and check them in is just the icing on the cake. If only you could make your child's car seat smaller, portable, and yet just as safe? We are here to tell you that you CAN! Introducing mifold car seats – the perfect companions for keen travellers and on-the-go families. There are three innovative fold ..read more

When you are buying a new car seat, understanding its level of safety is the number one priority for every parent or caregiver. It is important to take careful consideration of the approval labels as these will differ from car seat to car seat. Although they can appear complicated, we are here to help you decipher your mifold car seat labels so that you can understand their importance and so that you are able to refer to this information as and when you require it.   What am I looking for?  Great question! All car seats bought in the UK will have a safety label on it so keep your eye ..read more

The world of car seats can be a confusing place for first time parents, or for those with children who are ready to move on from their existing car seat and are unsure on where to start. Laws are put in place to help guide parents and caregivers and to ensure that you are using the correct type of seat for your child and to clarify the different standards across different countries.  What you need to know It is important to note that all children up to the age of twelve or at least 135cm tall are required by law to use a car seat or booster seat in the UK, and as the driver you are respon ..read more

Child safety is always the #1 priority for parents, which is why choosing a car seat for your child can be one of the more difficult decisions on your parenting to-do list. Car seat features such as comfort, longevity and easy installation are important factors to keep in mind and should be considered when making your purchase. A portable, lightweight, and travel-friendly car seat is essential for on-the-go families but hard to come by due to the bulky and heavy nature of conventional car seats. mifold has jumped at the opportunity to make a change. mifold is not your average car seat brand ..read more