Family travel · Europe

Will your child need a car seat?

The answer changes at every border, and sometimes the moment you leave the city. Tell us where you're going and we'll tell you what the law actually says — and which seat your child needs.

Height in centimetres — that's what these laws measure.

What are you travelling in?

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Where are you travelling?

Pick a country and tell us your child's height or age. Height gives the better answer, since that's what most of these laws actually measure.

A planning guide, not legal advice. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

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