Child car seat: from selection to installation
Buying things for a child obliges parents to take a serious approach. Especially when it comes to the safety of the baby. It's no secret that using a child car seat reduces the chance of a child dying in a car accident by 54%. These statistics, collected by the World Health Organization, are the main incentive to buy a car seat for your baby. Most often, parents do not think - why, rather, the question remains open - how to choose and install a good child car seat?
First of all, before buying, you should pay attention to the group of a particular model, it depends on the weight and age of the child. Here it should be borne in mind that a child car seat can be included in one of 6 categories:
0 - designed for the smallest up to 12-15 months (0-13 kg).
Category 0, in fact, is a compact portable cradle that serves to transport newborns, as well as for children with low weight (up to 13 kilograms). Child seats for this type of car are similar to a stroller basket. Fastened with a standard seat belt.
0+ - suitable for babies from birth to 12-15 months.
Usually they are in the form of a bowl with a carrying handle. Installation of car seats is carried out by facing against the movement of the car. This is done in order to avoid a sharp "nod" of the head in the event of a blow, which can be deadly.
I - from birth to 4.5 years (0-18 kg).
Category I will be relevant when the child can sit up by himself and his weight does not exceed 18 kilograms. Such car seats are equipped with built-in 5-point harnesses or a table that keeps the child inside. The back of them can be adjusted to provide comfortable conditions for sleeping in a lying position.
II - from 3 to 7 years (15-25 kg).
Models of this type are designed to carry passengers from 3 to 7 years. Rarely found in pure form, because manufacturers tend to combine them in group II / III.
II / III and III - from 3 to 12 years (15 / 22-36 kg).
This includes special backless seats designed to carry passengers weighing 22 to 36 kilograms, from 3 to 12 years. These car seats are commonly referred to as booster seats. The main feature is the lack of a built-in 5-point fixation system, and the baby is fastened in them using a standard car belt. They do not have additional side protection, so you should not buy such seats for children whose height is less than 130-135 cm.
I / II / III - universal car seats, from 9 months to 12 years.
Combine the functions of several groups at once. Equipped with a transformation mechanism, therefore they are considered the most practical and functional. Parents can buy a child car seat once, and then it will grow with the child. They adjust the tilt, the height of the headrest, sometimes the backrest is removed, turning into a booster. Indeed, very convenient. In addition, it will cost less than buying separately for each age.
How to install a car seat in a car?
Today, child car seats can be fixed with regular car belts or special internal brackets (ISOFIX system). Some models provide both mounting options, while others - only one. The most popular, despite the price, are chairs with ISOFIX, which does not allow incorrect installation options.
The chair itself can be both easily installed and quickly dismantled, if necessary, to free the interior. If the choice of a seat concerns older children, it is also necessary to take into account the dimensions of the model, since, for example, a wide product with additional sidewalls in some cars will not have enough space next to the door.
Can a car rental in Kiev be inexpensive , taking into account additional expenses for a car seat? As before, most car services try to comply with current legislation and guarantee maximum comfort and safety not only for adults, but for all children. Therefore, Kyiv services provide the service at the lowest price, which will not significantly affect the overall price of car rental. Don't forget about your safety and the safety of your child.