Child car seat up to 36 kg: types, design, how to choose

Regular seat belts are not in a position to protect persons shorter than 145 cm. Not only that - they will cause irreparable harm. Three-point belt of the car in case of an accident will be held in the neck and the lower - the central part of the abdomen. Consequences of the accident will be fatal.

Types of child seats to the seats 36 kg

To protect children during transportation in a car holding device is selected according to the weight and height.

For small passengers weighing less than 36 kg, there are three options:

• Group 1-2-3 (Universal) - Autositting, calculated on the weight of 9 to 36 kg;
• Group 2-3 (specialized) - a booster with a backrest for the passenger weighing 15 to 36 kg;
• Group 2-3 (specialized) - backless booster, calculated on the weight of the passenger from 15 to 36 kg.

When fixing your car's existing belt last two groups in the list compensate for the lack of growth and small passenger weight. The first is universal, intended for the transport of children of different ages, from toddlers to nine-twelve-teens (135 cm tall).

Children up to 4 years (in some models up to 6-7) are fixed internal straps. With the growth of 100-110 cm - full-time three-point.

Design

universal group

These seats are divided into two types:

• Designed on the basis of seats for children (for children 9-18 kg), belonging to the first group;
• Designed on the basis of seats for passengers weighing 15-36 kg, the second and third groups.

type I

The saloon cars is rigidly fixed belt device, the supplied when transporting a passenger weighing 18 kg. Kid himself tacked three- or five-point internal harness. As the child's seat geometry changes.

It is transformed, and the kid locked in his chair with the base car's seatbelt. Special guides to allow it to ensure the child comfort and safety.

type II

The basis of the device is a model of category 2-3, which added "security table" (resistant screen) and a sealing pillow under the baby's buttocks. This made it possible to transport children in the restraint of 9 months. In fact the child is held by motor belt. Before reaching the growth of 100 cm using a holding table.

universal category restraints are ergonomically shaped. The body is made of impact-resistant and energy-absorbing plastic with shock absorbing elements on each side.

"Isofix" system is present in the models of car seats universal category with the impact shield.

«Isofix» System - represents two arms which are at the base of the child restraint device. The elements are connected to the brackets located between the seat and the backrest in the vehicle.

Uniform for machine manufacturers and car seats in the world. Its main purpose to eliminate errors during the installation of the holding device in the passenger compartment. According to statistics, about 70% of them are fixed by regular seat belts are not properly. To install the base to connect the brackets with brackets mate in the car.

On the basis of the unit always takes the correct position regardless of the tilt angle of the seat cars. Izofiks used in car seats and 1 group 0+. The chairs of these weight groups, he takes all the force of impact in case of emergency.

The universal search is a trend and marketing tool manufacturers. The system fulfills its function only in groups 0+ and 1. In other nominally may be present. Load in an emergency situation will have on the table.

Advantages of universal groups:

• You can change the backrest angle for comfortable sleep;
• save money - instead of buying two devices: for a small child and a grown-up, one is purchased.
• anatomically suitable for children more than any other model.

Disadvantages:

• level of protection for children from 8 years reduced compared with a group of 2-3 due to lack of floating back;
• Transport children up to six years in the position of a person in the course of the car is not safe.

Group 2-3 - booster with backrest

Booster with backrest - with a pillow attached to it floating backrest, headrest and plastic inserts on the sides.

Plastic injection, similar to the "ears" are called SICT or LSP. Their function - extra cushioning between the car door and the child seat, reducing the load in a side impact. The lack of elements that it takes them more space in the cabin and leaves little space for the passengers. In some embodiments, they are removed or unscrewed.

It is designed so that in an emergency the passenger body movement passed without visceral injury.

It can be exploit for toddler growth reaching 100 cm. Stop using the chair as possible, when the shoulders of a teenager during the growth of 135-140 cm abut in the chair headrest. In this case, the passenger is already possible to securely fasten the conventional seat belt without additional devices.

Esteem booster with backrest:

• baby receives the spine in correct position holding device;
• low price subject to constant use;
• simple fixation scheme.

Disadvantages:

• Autositting dimensional and occupies a lot of space compared to a backless booster;
• a small angle of inclination for the rest.

Non-rigid connection of parts of car seats. The back is badly fixed and can fall freely under the influence of it. This is explained by the fact that the burden falls on the three-point car belt, and the holding device itself only complements it. The seat is in the unfolded form easier to carry.

The main thing - back repeats the angle of the couch in the car. Recline it to get a comfortable tilt prohibited. There is a risk that the baby will slip under the straps and fall out of the holding device.

Booster - Seat without backrest, with armrests. Avtobustery made from foam, plastic or metal. Armchair only used to achieve growth of 100 cm and weight 15 kg;

The seat is made of foam - the cheap and impractical option. He is unable to protect passengers and is likely a fake chair. Plastic is stronger booster, but has a low weight. The most popular version without a back seat.

Seat with metal frame is heavier and more difficult to assemble. A reliable embodiment with a high degree of protection in case of accidents. It consists of several layers: a frame made of metal, plastic layer, padding, lining fabric.

When buying, check how the seat holds its shape. A qualitative model is not deformed and does not crumple. Booster must have a removable cover.

How to choose a car seat up to 36 kg

Unsafe option - without attachment. The booster is placed on the sofa in the lounge, it sits a small passenger, as a holding device performs a normal car seat belt.

Reliable mounting boosters "Isofix" and its American counterpart - "Latch" system. It differs from the system "Isofix" in that the metal brackets replace the straps with plastic snaps. In the car seat category up to 36 kg of the difference with the attachment of the European system there. Only the seat is retained in both cases.

Buying Tips booster:

• choose a seat with high armrests. they minimize the belt pressure in an accident;
• try on the car seat in the car with the baby. Sections of the restraint should not touch the child's neck;
• choose not too high model.

Esteem boosters:

• low price;
• simplicity and ease of installation and operation;
• the seat is suitable for small cars, which do not fit with a back device;
• availability of accessories, for example, a place for water bottles.

Disadvantages boosters:

• due to security requirements can not be increased angle for a comfortable stay;
• low degree of protection: the baby is vulnerable in the event of a side impact, and it is much more dangerous than the front;
• Low level of protection for children under the age of 10 years;

Sometimes parents try to ensure the safety of their grown-up children, by placing under the buttocks pillow or inflatable seat. Some unscrupulous manufacturers offer adapters that are pressed against the webbing belt. It is not worth attention. When there is no car seats, the most preferred embodiment becomes avtobuster.

"Isofix" system

In the category of car seats 2-3 burden falls on the regular car belt in the event of an accident. To provide protection, the car seat moves forward.

Isofix fastening force in this case only interfere, so in this category of car seats are not used. But because of its popularity manufacturers use similar, calling them "kidfiks", "izofit".

This is not the Isofix, and similar devices that are compatible with the design features for older children. The attachment system in this category should be easily unfastened, move forward in an accident.

The safety seat system has almost no effect. With ISOFIX car seat more convenient to use, since it is not necessary to fix the holding device while driving a car without a child. Young passengers more convenient to sit down in the car seat when it is locked.

Precautionary measures

Buy only certified car seat corresponding to European standard ECE R 44/04. Uncertified cost less, but do not fulfill the function of protecting at best. At worst, themselves become the cause of the tragedy.

Before you lock the car seat in the salon, read the instructions. In some models, the use of category 1-2-3 Isofix system correctly. When operating a child growing up to 100 cm, Isofix used in tandem with a three-point car seat straps, and the transition into the category of 2-3 - only with him.

Manufacturers do not recommend use the seat if it has visited in the accident. Appearance restraint can not be affected, but the internal damage can not be seen. For this reason, the seat had been in operation, purchase only from people you know.

Car seats for children - protection and comfort. Kids inconvenient to travel sitting on the passenger seat of the car. The spine is suffering from crooked unnatural position. The kid gets to see what is happening outside the window than distracts the driver from the road.

No matter how comfortable and safe there was no seat, the child is not desirable to be in a sitting position for more than three hours.

Before buying a car seat look after yourself and then lead into the store a son or daughter. Do not buy a child car seats without. Primarily focused on comfort. Ask the seller to "try on" car seat in the car.

Protect the crumbs in the event of an accident can seat that is properly matched for weight, height, age and constitutional features of the passenger, it is important the correct fixation in the car.