Nearly 80 per cent of children who die in car crashes are killed because of a lack or misuse of a car seat, according to official statistics, while a properly fitted seat reduces injuries by up to 95 per cent.
The importance of seat safety was highlighted at the launch of Mothercare's free "Check it Fits" campaign this week.
There will be events at its stores nationwide and free car seat checks at Mahon Point in Cork tomorrow; the Crescent Shopping Centre in Limerick on Thursday; Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on Friday; and Carrickmines on Saturday. See mothercare.ie for details.