How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Your Child (Ghana Parent Guide)

A properly fitted car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make for your child. Here's how to choose the right one.

The three main types

Infant car seats (rear-facing)

Designed for newborns and young babies. They are rear-facing, often clip into a stroller to form a travel system, and have a carry handle.

Convertible car seats

Start rear-facing and convert to forward-facing as your child grows. Great value because they last for years.

Booster seats

For older children who have outgrown a harnessed seat. They position the adult seat belt correctly across the child's body.

Key safety tips

• Keep your child rear-facing for as long as the seat's height and weight limits allow.
• Never place a rear-facing seat in a front passenger seat with an active airbag.
• Harness straps should be snug — you should not be able to pinch slack at the shoulder.
• Follow the manufacturer's installation manual for seat-belt or ISOFIX fitting.
• Avoid second-hand seats with unknown history; seats involved in crashes should be replaced.

Will it fit my car?

Bring your car to either Kriskay store and our team will help you check the fit before you buy.

Browse car seats or ask Kiki, our AI assistant, for recommendations by age.