The car seat didn't just score low, it scored, overall 0%. The Which? report states how they test the seats against what the EU regulations demand. Which? tests reflect collisions more accurately and they include side impact collisions whereas the EU tests do not. Is your product defective and the manual offers no solution? Go to a Repair Café for free repair services. Sold in stores/online with no fitting service. You have no way of knowing the seat is suitable (this goes for ANY seat sold in this manner)

I hope you find this review helpful, and would love to know if there’s anything that you think I can add to it, to ensure it’s as helpful as can be. An overview of Nania As the car seat has met all legal requirements and isn't faulty, any replacement will need to be done through the manufacturers. We will support any changes to the legislations and are happy to work with the industry to advise on how we can make this happen. Asda should make steps to ensure this becomes public knowledge and a full recall of the car seat should be undertaken immediately. As a parent who owned this particular model I am extremely concerned that there are many, many parents out there who do not realise the potential danger their children could be in. I'm sorry that a report has been published on Which? that suggests the car seat is unsafe to use. I can certainly appreciate your concerns especially as your child's health and safety is extremely important.The company is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, and they control the entire production chain from conception, design, mould making, manufacturing, and approval. There was also a story on Facebook about a little boy who broke both of his legs in an accident when he was travelling in one of these car seats. In June 2013 Which? published results of their tests undertaken on the Nania Trio Plus car seat, The models affected are mainly those produced before December 2012. Although the Nania passed the EU regulations it failed on the more stringent Which? tests gaining an overall score of 0% for safety. These car seats are on the Do Not Buy list although the product has now been discontinued. You can read the report here: The car seat has a 5-point harness with double shoulder adjustments, cushions to provide protection in the case of side impact, and removable cushions.

The car seat is suitable for children from birth up to 25kg, and at the time of writing this comes in the following colours: The Nania Trio Car Seat is installed into your car using a 3-point car seat belt, and can be positioned rearward facing from 0-10kg, then forward facing from 9-25kg.

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However, it’s not as sturdy as our other car seat, so it’s a car seat that we’ll only use for short journeys. It’s always saddening to hear of a child being injured in a car accident, and this Mother like so many others simply assumed a car seat was compatible with the car, fitted correctly and just as good as a more expensive alternative. To read more on what the basic R44.04 crash test is and other crash testing a seat can have, read my blog on group 1 seats here! I also like that the harnesses can be removed so as Thomas gets heavier he can use it with the car’s 3-point seat belt, which means that it has longevity. The car seat is a group 0/1/2 car seat, which means it’s suitable for children from birth up to 25kg, or until 4 years of age. Price Was the seat to blame for this child’s injuries? I don’t know. I’m not a crash test expert and don’t pretend to be either. I feel that if the child was travelling in an extended rear facing seat, he maybe wouldn’t have sustained any injuries – but that is just my personal speculation. I am pleased that the mother has now had a seat professionally fitted in her car by a trained fitter to ensure compatibility.