Travelling with a baby or young child requires more planning than a standard journey. Whether you’re flying from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City Airport or travelling to a cruise terminal, one question comes up time and again:
Can I book a taxi with a baby car seat?
The answer is yes—and it’s one of the safest decisions you can make for your family.
At A1 Cars and Eden Cars, we provide pre-booked taxis with appropriate baby and child car seats, helping families travel safely, comfortably and without the stress of carrying bulky equipment through airports.
Although UK law allows certain exemptions for licensed taxis and private hire vehicles, safety experts and the Government agree that the safest way for a child to travel is in the correct child restraint suitable for their age, height and weight.
Rather than relying on legal exemptions, parents should always book a taxi company that can provide the correct child seat in advance.
That’s exactly what we do.
This is one of the most searched questions by parents.
The answer is:
No.
Licensed taxis and private hire vehicles are not legally required to carry child car seats.
However, if a suitable child seat isn’t available, children may be permitted to travel under specific legal exemptions depending on their age and where they are seated. While this may be legal in some situations, it is not considered the safest option.
For complete peace of mind, it’s always best to pre-book a taxi with the correct child seat.
We provide a range of professionally maintained child seats suitable for every stage of your child’s development.
Ideal for newborn babies and infants.
Features include:
Rear-facing seats provide the highest level of protection during the earliest months of life.
As your baby grows, they need additional support while remaining securely restrained.
Our baby seats include:
Perfect for active toddlers.
Features include:
Ideal for airport transfers and longer journeys.
Older children still need protection until they are either:
whichever comes first.
Our booster seats help position the seatbelt correctly across your child’s shoulder and lap for maximum safety.
Travelling through a busy airport with children is challenging enough.
Nobody wants to carry:
Our family airport transfer service means your requested child seat is installed before your driver arrives.
Simply step into the vehicle and begin your journey.
We provide transfers to:
Families continue to choose us because we understand what travelling with children is really like.
Every booking includes:
Our drivers prepare your vehicle before collection, so there is no waiting around while child seats are fitted.
To ensure the correct seat is available, we recommend telling us:
This helps us allocate both the correct child seat and the most suitable vehicle.
To make your journey even easier:
Request child seats when making your reservation rather than on the day of travel.
Families often need extra time at airports. Booking your transfer in advance removes unnecessary stress.
Carry nappies, wipes, bottles, snacks and favourite toys in your hand luggage.
If you’re arriving by air, provide your flight number so we can monitor delays and adjust pickup times.
Yes.
We can provide multiple child seats for families travelling with more than one child, subject to availability.
Absolutely.
Our child seats are cleaned and checked regularly to ensure they are safe and ready for every journey.
No.
Simply request the appropriate seat when booking, and we’ll provide it.
Yes.
A1 Cars and Eden Cars operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including early morning and late-night airport collections.
When travelling with children, safety comes first.
By choosing A1 Cars or Eden Cars, you’ll benefit from reliable airport transfers, experienced drivers and professionally fitted child seats—giving you one less thing to worry about on your journey.
Whether you’re travelling with a newborn baby, toddler or older child, we’re committed to making family travel safe, comfortable and stress-free.
Looking for a taxi with a baby seat, airport transfer with child car seat, or family taxi service near you?
Book your journey with A1 Cars or Eden Cars and enjoy a safe, comfortable transfer with the right child seat ready when you need it.
