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I think I have a handle on this but thought it worth checking with the STW Hive who with all the "it could have been a child's face" clearly have child safety at the forefront of their minds....
LMTTM Jnr is over 135cm tall and heavier than 36kg but is only 8.
Using a child car seat or booster seat
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first.
Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt.
You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height or weight.
According to the above advice from gov.uk he doesn't need a car seat on the grounds of height. Most group 3 car seats only go up to 36kg so he is too heavy on that front.
So are we car seat free for child no. 1
Well, yes, according to the guidance you've posted.
'Normally' - your child is abnormal, in a nice way.
'You can choose' - fill your boots. Not literally, unless he's annoying. 🙂
yeah our number 2 is now 136cm so no legal requirement for a seat, she still uses one in the van as shes more comfortable but not in the car
Yes, you're not required to use a car seat or booster. You can use one beyond if you prefer. The 36kg thing is just from the group 3 definition - they're retained by a regular seat belt which is rated for adults, the booster is just there to hold them in a more comfortable position.