What safety standard should a travel system have?
Short answer: Car seats: look for ECE R44.04 (or R44.03) or i-Size R129, shown by the 'E' mark label.
- Check exactly what is in the bundle: carrycot, seat unit, car seat, adapters, ISOFIX base.
- Check that the car seat suits your car and meets R129 (i-Size).
- Take your baby out of the car seat when you arrive. Car seats are not for long sleeps.
What the guidance says
- Car seats: look for ECE R44.04 (or R44.03) or i-Size R129, shown by the 'E' mark label.
- No safety standard covers SIDS, so a product that meets a British Standard is not automatically safer for sleep.
Related questions
What is a travel system?
A bundle of pushchair chassis, carrycot or seat unit and infant car seat that click onto the same frame.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.