Most baby items you can do without. Then there's some pieces of baby equipment that are more essential, like a pram, but you can still skimp on what you're paying. Then there are the baby items you absolutely have to have and it is worth spending as much as you can afford. Car seats are one of these. And if you've got a car, then legally you have to use a car seat. There's no two ways about it.

Does everyone? No. It shocks me but I've seen people driving around with mum holding baby in the passenger seat. I've even seen parents I know do similar things - people I know who are well educated, well off, and normally sensible.

Be that as it may, it is a legal requirement for babies, and children, and it is also necessary if you want to save them from death or injury in even a small car accident.

If you've got a budget, then allocate a fair chunk of it to a car seat. You should only ever use a second hand car seat if you know the person you're getting it from really well, so you can be 100% confident that it has never been in a car accident.

Here we look at the best way to pick out the car seat you should get, what you should look out for, and tips on getting it fitted properly.

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Mothercare are selling this Graco Logico L High Back Booster Seat for £39.99 instead of the £89.99 rrp.

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I always loved moving up to this stage of car seat, they are so light and easy to use it’s like a breath of fresh air; no more having to fiddle with three-point harnesses and strapping it in to the car through the back and getting the seat belt all twisted etc, HURRAH.

This Graco Logico L Highback 'Metro' Booster Seat is fabulous, I know it is because my youngest has one.

It's a group 2 and 3 seat and converts to just a booster seat, so it's suitable for kids aged between four and 11 years old.

The headrest and armrests are adjustable, it has big sides for lots of protection against impacts from the side.

I particularly like that it has a multi-position reclining seat, this is still very much required as my youngest frequently dozes off in the car.  He really likes the pull-out drink and snack holders that are tucked away in the front of the seat on both the left and right sides.

The Graco Logico L Highback 'Metro' Booster Seat also has a seatbelt guide to ensure that it always sits in the right place across your child’s shoulder.

Every single reviewer on the Mothercare site gives the Graco Logico L Highback 'Metro' Booster Seat five stars; I give it five stars and with £50 off the rrp you really can't go wrong.

Oh, delivery is free too.