How to choose the right car seats and boosters?

Of course, vehicle manufacturers pay due attention to safety, but for the youngest passengers, you need to create the necessary conditions yourself. Children can easily get hurt in the cabin: even with heavy braking. Therefore, the presence of a car seat or booster is a prerequisite for safe travel.

To begin with, whatever the group of your design, it must necessarily comply with the safety standard ECE R44.03, which provides the following requirements:

side impact protection
color coding: red-mounting in the direction of travel, blue-against the course of the movement;
belts must be resistant to heat and cold.

In addition, car seats must pass safety tests.

Car Seat Groups

The choice of car seats for a child is determined by its weight. So, the whole range is divided into the following categories:

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Such designs are cradles, exactly the same as in wheelchairs. Designed to transport the baby in the supine position.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg. Models provide a higher level of security than the previous category. The child is transported in a reclining position in the direction of travel. Such devices are equipped with special handles for comfortable carrying the baby. Internal belts are provided.
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg. The child is transported in the direction of travel. There are internal seat belts or a special table.
Group 2: 15 to 25 kg. It is no longer possible to guarantee high safety parameters if internal belts are used, therefore, regular auto belts are used.
Group 3: 22 to 36 kg. These are boosters-seats without backs.

If the car seat fits into several weight categories, then these are universal models. They are the most practical and economical, because such car seats grow with the child.

There is another option for selecting a seat in the car-according to the child's age:

Up to 6 months: prefer a seat-carrying category 0+ or universal models 0 +/1. It is necessary to carry a child in the direction of travel to the weight category of 13 kg.
From 6 months to 1 year: the best option is the universal model 0 +/1 kg.
From 1 to 2 years: you can choose category 1 chairs or 1-2-3 universal constructions.
From 2 to 3 years old: it’s best to buy universal models here, since a child at that age is growing very fast.
From 3 years old: children’s car seats of category 2-3 will suit.

The most common universal models remain due to its efficiency and practicality.

What to look for when choosing?

In addition to age and weight, you need to take into account a number of other characteristics. Among them are the following:

Fastening-you must, if necessary, quickly remove and install the car seat. Especially consider this with categories 0 and 0+. Fastening can be done using standard seat belts, ISOFIX system or LATCH.
Comfort baby-the child will have to spend all the time in the car seat during the trip. It is important that while he did not experience any discomfort. It is recommended that you have the ability to adjust the backrest, the headrest.
Appearance and durability: include a cover, which should be made of high-quality, non-marking and non-allergenic fabric.

A reliable car seat, properly installed, will provide you with a safe and relaxed ride, even over long distances. Buy a child car seat in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa at 130.com.ua with delivery in Ukraine.

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