Things to watch out for:

In conjunction with Ssang Yong, Mummy Pages drew up the following car tips.

Make sure your children’s car seats fit before you buy. Check they are fitted correctly and are re-fitted every month so tension is strong on seatbelts and Isofix connections are secured.

Check with the Road Safety Authority that you are using the correct car seat.

What if you expand your family? Will you fit three car seats on the rear bench seating?

Get the car regularly serviced. The more airbags, the better. Check tyre pressure and tread depth.

Buggy sizes vary enormously in size so test boot space that can meet all your needs. Also try and look for cars with keyless entry, satnav and easy clean leather seats. They go a long way towards making life easier.