Car seat rental in Lisbon: safe, certified and convenient

Visiting Lisbon with children? Rent a safe, certified car seat for your child with Let's go baby, offering hassle-free rentals to ensure your child’s safety on the road.

We provide convenient delivery to Lisbon Airport, Lisbon city, Cascais, Sintra and beyond. All our car seats meet European safety standards and most have undergone independent safety tests like ADAC, earning high protection ratings.

Renting a certified car seat from us not only ensures compliance with local laws but also guarantees peace of mind, knowing your child is safe during your travels in Portugal.

Understanding car seat legislation in Portugal: key requirements every parent should know

In Portugal, all children under the age of 12 or shorter than 135 cm (whichever comes first) must use an appropriate car seat. This law is in place to ensure child passenger safety and is strictly enforced. 

This requirement applies to private vehicles and transfer services. However, there are some exceptions where children may be transported without car seats, as long as they are not seated in the front seats:

• Vehicles intended for public passenger transport.
• Individual and remunerated passenger transport in vehicles not registered as taxis from an electronic platform (TVDE/ rideshare services).
• Transport in vehicles dedicated to transporting patients.

Even though it's not required in taxis or rideshares like Uber and Bolt, traveling without a car seat is unsafe. The risks are the same whether you're using a taxi, rideshare service or private car.

Car seat safety standards in Portugal: ECE R44 vs. ECE R129

An appropriate car seat does not mean just any car seat - it must be approved and suited to the child’s weight and/or weight + height according to these safety regulations. 

The two main European car seat standards you’ll encounter in Portugal are ECE R44/04 and ECE R129. Here’s a closer look at each:

• ECE R44/04: Classifies car seats only by the child’s weight. Valid if owned and still allowed for use until expiration. While being R44-certified does not mean a seat is unsafe, it has been replaced by the newer ECE R129 standard which offers enhanced safety features.
  
  
  • Group 0+ category car seats: Newborns up to 13 kg (rear-facing)
  • Group 1 category car seats: 9-18 kg (approximately 12 months to 4 years old, rear or forward-facing)
  • Group 2 category car seats: 15-25 kg (approximately 4-7 years old, forward-facing)
  • Group 3 category car seats: 22-36 kg (approximately 7-12 years old, forward-facing)
  • Booster seats (Group 2/3) are being phased out in favor of car seats that offer better side-impact protection.
• ECE R129: Classifies car seats by the child’s height and weight, ensuring improved side-impact protection and requiring rear-facing seats until at least 15 months.

Understanding the differences between R44 and R129 is important because each standard has its own rules and recommended installation modes, helping families choose the safest option for their child.

Car seat rental in Lisbon: safe and certified options for your family

At Let’s go baby, we provide a range of car seats for rent to ensure your child’s safety while you travel in Lisbon and nearby areas.

Our selection includes car seats for infants, toddlers and children, all meeting European safety standards. Most of our car seats have also undergone independent safety tests, such as those conducted by ADAC, ensuring high standards of protection and performance.

We deliver car seats to convenient locations including Lisbon Airport, Lisbon city center, Cascais, Sintra and more. Our car seat rental service is designed to provide you with a hassle-free experience during your trip.

Our car seat rentals in Lisbon

We are constantly updating our inventory to meet the latest safety standards, ensuring we offer seats with the ISOFIX system for easier and safer installation. 

Check out our car seats for rent here or take a look at this list: 

	Joie i-Snug 2  Ideal for children between: 40 cm to 75 cm / up to 13 kg Installation: Vehicle seat belt (rear-facing)
	Joie i-Snug 2 with i-Base Advance Suitable for children from: 40 cm to 75 cm / up to 13 kg Setup: ISOFIX base (rear-facing)
	Joie i-Spin 360 Tailored for children of: 40 cm to 105 cm / up to 19 kg Assembly:  ISOFIX system only (rear and forward-facing)
	Joie Every Stage Designed for children between: 40 cm to 145 cm / up to 36 kg Installation: Vehicle seat belt (rear or forward-facing)
	Graco Enhance Child's weight range:  from birth to 25 kg Setup:  Vehicle seat belt (rear and forward-facing)
	Joie Every Stage FX For children weighing:  from birth to 36 kg Assembly:  Vehicle seat belt (rear-facing) and ISOFIX system or vehicle seat belt (forward-facing)
	Chicco Akita Suitable for children weighing:  9 kg to 36 kg  Installation: Vehicle seat belt (forward-facing only)
	Joie Traver Shield Fits children with a weight of:  9 kg to 36 kg  Setup:  Vehicle seat belt or ISOFIX system (forward-facing only)
	Joie Traver Appropriate for children weighing: 15 kg to 36 kg  Assembly: Vehicle seat belt or ISOFIX system (forward-facing only)
	TinySeats Two Suitable for children with a height of:  from 61 cm to 135 cm Installation: ISOFIX system (rear-facing) and vehicle seat belt or ISOFIX system (forward-facing)

We recommend keeping your child in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the height or weight limit set by the manufacturer, as it offers the best safety in a collision.

We do not recommend backless booster seats due to the lack of back or side protection, making them unsafe in side collisions. However, they may be used if a child’s size prevents fitting in a seat with proper protection or when transporting three children in the back seat.

Proper installation: a crucial safety step

Proper car seat installation is essential to ensure your child’s safety. Follow these key tips to guarantee an effective installation:

Harness adjustments

1. Shoulder straps

• Rear-facing: The harness should sit at shoulder level or slightly below.
• Forward-facing: The harness should sit at shoulder level or slightly above.

2. Harness tightness

• Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the harness. If you can pinch extra webbing, it needs tightening.
• The harness should be snug and lie flat against the child’s body. As a general rule, you should only be able to fit one finger between the harness and the child’s shoulder or chest.

3. No twists:

• Ensure the harness straps are flat with no twists. Twists can cause the straps to function less effectively in the event of a crash, potentially leading to injury.

Headrest position

• The headrest should be about an inch above your child’s head.
• If needed, adjust or remove the vehicle’s headrest to ensure proper car seat installation.

ISOFIX / seat belt Installation

• Ensure the ISOFIX indicators confirm a secure connection.
• The car seat should be installed squarely on the vehicle seat.
  
• Always make sure to remove any slack from the seatbelt securing the car seat, ensuring it is tightly fastened to the vehicle.

Additional information

• Install the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  
• Children don't need to wear too many clothes, as the car seat itself can get warm. Dressing them lightly will help keep them comfortable during the ride.
• Best car seat positions in a vehicle:
  1. Rear middle seat - Safest as it's farthest from impact points.
  2. Rear passenger side - Next best, allowing easy access away from traffic.
  3. Rear driver’s side - Also a safe and practical alternative.
  4. Front passenger seat - Avoid unless necessary and only if the airbag is disabled.

Ready to book your car seat rental?

Let Let’s go baby take care of your child’s safety during your trip to Lisbon. We provide high-quality car seat rentals delivered directly to you. Contact us for more information or to make a reservation.