What car seat does my child need?

Thanks to engineering, many accidents are prevented from becoming more serious and parents are experts in finding what most protects our puppies, especially when we know that accidents are the first cause of infant mortality in developed countries. Therefore, nothing more important when traveling by car than choosing a chair appropriate to the age and height of the child. With the new Circulation Regulation, children measuring less than 1.35 meters must travel in one.

Taking into account the speed at which it develops, almost without knowing you will have become greater! Look for a chair that grows with it, like the Oasys 2/3 FixPlus model from Chicco, aimed at children who stop being babies.

Convertible system: two chairs in one

As the child grows, you should make sure that the car seat fits your child's size. You find them that adapt to growth, since they combine groups 2 and 3 with security, so a single chair will be worth it from when the child weighs 15 kg to 36 (from 3 years to approximately 12).

These convertible chairs they have an elevator with backrest that adjusts in height for fasten the child with the vehicle seat belt. They also allow you to adjust the width so that the child is always comfortable. They are anchored to the rear seat in the direction of travel. With this model you can adequately protect the child until he reaches the statutory height to travel in the seat without a chair.

The orange label, approval guarantee

When buying a car seat, always It must be approved. Those that meet European quality standards have an orange label on the back that indicates that it has been approved after undergoing a series of tests, which guarantee the safety of the chair against possible shocks. This category shows the category, the group and the identification number of the approval.

An ergonomic, comfortable and practical chair

Although safety is the most important thing, when buying a chair also assess whether that model will be comfortable for you. In addition to a Ergonomic design, some can be placed in several positions so that the child is more or less reclined by simply pressing a button.

The seats with adjustable backrest usually incorporate headrests also on the sides and also side reinforcements at body height. It is important that all these safety elements incorporate a quality padding that also guarantees your comfort. A small detail of the most practical and that you will love: the integrated cup holder on one side, with which you always have your water bottle at hand.

Easy to install in the car

To anchor some chairs to the car, sometimes parents have to "do a master" for how complicated it is. To save time when you move the chair to another car and avoid sweating every time you install it, look for a chair that attach to the seat easily With the car seat belt.

To reinforce the anchor through the seat belt and give extra stability, the Oasys chair 2-3 It incorporates two Fixplus connectors. To fasten it in front and tie the child, you just have to follow some red guides, something very simple, as you can see in this video.

Child safety seats significantly increase their protection in the face of possible accidents, so you must take them sitting properly on them even in the shortest sections.

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Video: Car Seat Guidelines for Your Child (April 2024).