ECE R129 is the latest EU/UK child car seat safety standard. It was first introduced in 2013, and is the recommended standard based on its improved safety testing.
Where the previous ECE R44 standard focuses on a child’s weight, R129 uses their height. R129 car seats also undergo more extensive testing than the previous standard, to ensure they’re as safe as possible.
R44 seats are still safe and legal to use, but from 1st September 2023 the EU will be ensuring that all new seats are R129 compliant. While the UK isn’t adopting this same law, it’s still recommended that you look for a seat that meets the R129 standard, due to its improved safety testing.
You can read more about R129 here.
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