What is the child seat requirement in Spain?


What is the child seat requirement in Spain? Who needs a car seat? Children under 12 years old need a car seat unless they are over 135cm tall. The seat must be fitted in the back of the car. The only exceptions are if there are no seats in the back of the car or if the back seats are all taken by children already in car seats.


Do you need a child seat in taxi in Barcelona?

The law in Spain requires that a baby or young child be secured with a child safety seat when being transported in the car. If you do not wish to bring your own child safety seat, then ask the attendant at the taxi rank to find you a taxi with a child safety seat.


How do you transport a baby without a car seat?

Therefore, if you find yourself in a taxi with your toddler but no car seat, put the child in his own seat belt. Pull the seat belt snug and try to make sure the lap portion of the belt is resting very low and very snug on the tops of the child's thighs.


How do you travel with kids who need car seats?

The most popular option to carry a car seat is a simple airplane car seat bag. You can get one that is on wheels or one that fits like a backpack. If you're taking the seat on the plane with you, you can easily roll up a thin bag and store it in the overhead bin for when it's not in use.


What are the best car seats in Spain?

The Italian brand Chicco was the leading brand of baby seats in Spain in 2019. Other leading brands for this child product were Jané and Cybex, this one had a highest value in families with younger kids, in contrast to what happens with Chicco and Jané, more famous between families with children older than 12 months.


Do taxis in Spain have child car seats?

If the taxi is traveling through non-urban areas such as a motorway, a car seat is required. Taxis and transfer companies do not have to supply car seats by law so we always recommend you check with your provider beforehand to see if they have one or not.


Should my 5 year old be in a car seat or booster?

4 – 7 Years Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it's time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.


Which car seat fits Ryanair?

Car Seat onboard: airline-approved forward-facing car seats which have a 5-point harness fit in the 42.5cm seat width can be used on board. The car seat must have a CE sticker if European or an FAA sticker if a US seat and the car seat must have 'Certified for use on aircraft' printed on it.


Can my 3 year old sit my lap airplane?

Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.