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C'è un seggiolino per bambini?

Is there a child seat?

Pronunciation

seg-gio-LI-no — stress on third syllable. bam-BI-ni — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When travelling with young children and needing appropriate car seats.

What it means

'Seggiolino per bambini' (child seat) — 'seggiolino' is the diminutive of 'seggiolino' (seat). Italian law requires approved child seats for children up to 135cm tall or 12 years old. Car seats must be pre-booked with the rental — availability is not guaranteed without advance booking.

Variations

Abbiamo bisogno di un seggiolino per un bambino di due anni.

We need a child seat for a two-year-old child.

Specify the age and weight to get the right category seat

Il seggiolino è incluso nel prezzo?

Is the child seat included in the price?

Usually €5-10/day extra — add to booking in advance

Posso usare il mio seggiolino?

Can I use my own child seat?

Yes — if it meets EU safety standards (ECE R44 or i-Size)

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un seggiolino per bambini? — Sì, lo avete prenotato? — No, me ne sono dimenticato. — Vediamo... fortunatamente ne abbiamo uno disponibile. Costa otto euro al giorno.

— Is there a child seat? — Yes, did you book it? — No, I forgot. — Let's see... fortunately we have one available. It costs eight euros per day.

Cultural Note

Italian law (Codice della Strada, Art. 172) requires all children under 135cm to use approved child restraint systems. This applies regardless of whether you are in a rental or private car. Police checks for child seats are common on Italian roads, especially on motorways. Fines range from €80 to €323.