When can kids start sitting in the front of the car? Here's what you need to know.

Did you know children can travel in the front of your car from their very earliest days? But there’s a big catch.

According to the UK government, kids can travel in the front seat of your car if there is no room for a third child car seat in the back.

So, if you’re tight on space because you’ve already maxed out on backseat space with the rest of your brood, here’s what you need to know...

There are some important things to consider before putting your young child up front

Firstly, they must be strapped into an appropriate car seat for their size. Child seats are a legal requirement until a child is 12 years old or 135cm tall (or 150cm in the Republic of Ireland) – drivers not using them could be fined £500.

And secondly, you need to consider airbags. If your child’s car seat is........

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