Baby car seat fitting in Tiverton
Looking for professional baby car seat fitting help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Tiverton
Baby car seat fitted and safety-checked at your home. Properly installed, tightness confirmed, angle correct. You'll know your newborn's safe before that first journey home.
### Your Baby's First Journey Home
Hospital to home - **probably the most nervous drive you'll ever do**. Knowing the car seat's fitted correctly, tightened properly, and actually protecting your precious cargo makes that journey less terrifying.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Rear-facing seats need to be at the right recline angle for newborns (usually 45° from upright). Too upright and baby's head flops forward, too reclined and it's not safe in a crash.
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### Professional Fitting vs DIY Panic
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Late Night Panic Install | |-------------------|----------------------------| | Confirmed safe before baby arrives | Fitted wrong, don't realise | | ISOFIX fully clicked in or belt locked tight | Wobbles but seems okay? | | Right recline angle | Too upright or too reclined | | Shown how to use it | Still reading instructions in hospital car park |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Complete Fitting Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Install** | ISOFIX bases clicked in fully or seatbelt routed and locked tight | | **Tighten** | Less than 1 inch movement when yanked hard | | **Angle** | Recline correct for newborn (45° typical) | | **Test** | Carrier clicks onto base correctly (if applicable) | | **Teach** | Show you harness adjustment, how to check tightness |
**📦 Seat Types I Fit** - ISOFIX bases with infant carriers - Seatbelt-installed infant carriers - All-in-one newborn to toddler seats - Rear-facing only seats - All major brands (Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Joie, etc)
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### Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay | |---------|------|------------| | Baby seat fitting + tutorial | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Multiple seats (different cars) | 45-60 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Includes full safety briefing.*
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### Before Baby Arrives
✅ **Fit it 2-4 weeks before due date** - one less thing to panic about
✅ **Practice with a teddy** - get confident with straps before it's a real baby
✅ **Check hospital car park space** - some are tight, know you can get seat in/out
✅ **Both parents learn** - whoever's driving needs to know it's safe
Why Choose Us for Baby car seat fitting in Tiverton?
Fitted correctly first time
ISOFIX or seatbelt installation
Tightness and angle checked
Shown how to adjust as baby grows
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check Compatibility Confirm seat fits your car properly. Some seats don't work with certain cars - better to find out now. ### Step 2: Install and Tighten ISOFIX bases clicked in with indicators showing green, or seatbelt routed correctly and locked tight. Under 1 inch movement when yanked. ### Step 3: Demo and Practice Show you how to click carrier onto base (if applicable), harness adjustment, tightness check, chest clip position. You practice while I'm there.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 👶 **First baby?** This is one of the most useful services new parents use. Knowing it's definitely safe removes one massive worry from an already overwhelming time. **Extended rear-facing:** Modern advice is keep baby rear-facing as long as possible (ideally to age 4). Much safer in accidents. Ask me about extended rear-facing seats if interested. **Car seat laws:** Baby must be in a car seat from day one (hospital won't let you leave without one). Must be rear-facing until at least 15 months. **Often combined with:** - Second car seat fitting (if you've got two vehicles) - Car seat safety check (periodic checks as baby grows) - Boot organiser (for all the baby gear) **Regular checks:** Car seats can loosen from vibration. Check tightness weekly for first month, then monthly after that. Takes 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baby car seat fitting in Tiverton
Why pay someone to fit a baby car seat?
Because getting your baby home from hospital safely matters, and 7 out of 10 car seats are fitted incorrectly. New parents are stressed, sleep-deprived, and reading confusing instructions. I'll fit it properly, show you it's safe, and explain how to use it. Peace of mind when everything else is overwhelming.
Do you fit ISOFIX and seatbelt types?
Yes, both. ISOFIX is generally easier and more secure, but not all cars have it. If you're using seatbelt installation, I'll route it correctly and get it tight enough (which is harder than it looks).
Can you check if the seat fits my car before I buy it?
Yes - send me your car reg and the seat you're looking at. Some seats don't fit certain cars properly. Better to know before spending £200 on something that won't work.
Will you show us how to put the baby in and out?
Yes - I'll demonstrate harness adjustment, how tight it should be, chest clip position, all of it. You'll practice while I'm there so you're confident when you actually need to do it.
How long does fitting take?
30-45 minutes including showing you how to use it properly. The fitting itself is 15 minutes, rest is teaching you the safety checks and how to adjust things.
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* Same rates for all locations in our service area
Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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