Children - the most important thing that is in our lives and their protection is our direct duty. Going on a trip or a simple trip by car, you need to buy a car seat for the baby, which can save a child's life in the event of an emergency on the road.
Perfect car seat
Visit the children's world department, which sells strollers and children's car seats. There, the seller will tell you about the goods they have and help you choose exactly what your kid needs. To make the right choice, refer to the following chair settings:
Car seat frame
The best is considered to be a skeleton made of aluminum, because it is twisted well. But it's expensive, so most often the frame is made of plastic. In models that have passed certification, the frame is represented by shockproof plastic.
Back of the chair . The back should repeat the anatomical curves of the child's body. It should be above the head of the child, and also equipped with a regulator, which allows you to adjust the inclination of the back. Excellent, if there is a headrest - the baby will be comfortable.
Seat belts . This is the most important element of the chair. They should be wide, soft and not crash into the body. On the belts in the groin area should be a patch protecting the inguinal area. Depending on the attachment and belts, there is a three- and five-point locking system. The latter is preferable.
Sidewalls . Sidewalls are a desirable element in the car seat, especially if they can be adjusted by adjusting to the height of the baby. In the event of an accident, the sidewalls will protect the crumb from impacts.
Like all car seats, the baby should also have a boot , preferably removable. This will make it easier to wash. The cover must be made of natural fabrics, do not stick to the body and ventilate well.
Stamp . Qualitative car seats must necessarily have the stamp "Testet & approved ECE-R44 / 3, which confirms the quality of seats according to European safety standards.
Classification of car seats.
Depending on the age, this classification is distinguished:
Group 0 - calculated up to a year or up to 10 kg of the baby's weight.
0+ - designed for a baby up to 1.5 years weighing up to 13 kg.
Group 1 - is designed for age 1-4 years or for weight 9-18 kg.
Group 2 - designed for a child with a weight - kg. or with the age of 6-10 years.
Very often, the chairs are transformed, which combine 1-3 groups. They are much more convenient because they serve a long time.
How to choose the right car seat
So, the most important thing we learned, now you can go straight and choose children's chairs, the car variants of which are very diverse.
- Children's chairs should perform the safety function of the baby in an accident, be comfortable and be combined with the car's interior.
- The chair must necessarily correspond to one or another group.
- Armchairs should be fixed in the car, both in normal position and in a position opposite to the movement of the machine.
- Categorically you can not buy armchairs from hands, that is, second-hand. You may not be able to tell if the chair was in an accident or not. And even the slightest microcrack can lead to serious consequences in the case of a second accident.
- Do not buy a chair for growth. Up to 10-12 years, the child must change 2-3 car seats.
- Be sure to bring your child to the store. Put him in the chosen chair and see how comfortable the crumb in it. Check the reliability of the locks and then quickly you can unfasten them in an emergency.
- Be sure to inspect the elements of attaching the car seat to the car. Especially if you plan to drive rarely in the car - how convenient it will be for you to constantly put and clean the chair.
- Car seats can be additionally equipped with pleasant little things. Such as a mosquito net, toys, a table, a bottle stand, and - all this will help to have a good time
Yes, children's car seats are not cheap, especially high-quality ones. But the safety of our children is much more expensive. Choosing the right chair you can safely travel to any distance.