When traveling in a personal car with small children, parents face some problems. The first of them is, of course, how to provide your baby with the most convenient and safe ride. It is not very convenient and practical to hold your child all the way in your arms, and ordinary belts will not protect him in any way in case of an accident. It was for this that a car seat for children was invented. Moreover, it is not just an accessory for the parent's car, but is the key to comfortable children's travel. Therefore, you really need to know how to choose a baby car seat.
These devices are divided into groups depending on weight categories. Group 0 is designed for children who weigh less than 10 kg. These chairs are used for babies up to 9-12 months, and therefore they are made in the form of a cradle in which there is a belt fastened on the tummy, internal protection of the head and a hood from the sun. The child seat is fastened to the car using belts for special brackets that are located in the back seat.
Group 0+ is designed for babies weighing within 13 kg. In this case, the cradles are made so that it is possible to regulate their position. During a child’s sleep, the cradle is placed horizontally, and when awake it rises higher. This type of car seat has a handle and can very well be used as a means of carrying. You can buy it immediately complete with a baby stroller.
Group 1 is designed for babies 9-18 kg. Absolutely all the first type of seats have five-point safety belts and are great for a long stay on the go, because the backrest can be adjusted in different positions. Armrests and high sides create additional comfort conditions.
Group 2-3 is a booster or coaster for a child weighing 15-35 kg. They allow you to lift a small passenger in an ordinary seat in order to fasten it with the most ordinary seat belt in the car. They are installed strictly in the back seat in the direction of the car.
Group 1-2-3 includes universal chairs with five-point safety belts, which are well suited for children weighing 8-25 kg, and a 36-kilogram child. Their high backrest can be removed if necessary, and the headrest is adjustable in height.
Some parents, before choosing a child car seat, consider many options, among which there are used ones. However, I must say that buying this accessory for a used car is the same as wasting money. This is explained by the fact that used children's car seats can have damage and defects that are invisible at first sight. In addition, important details may be missing.
Parents wondering how to choose a baby car seat should remember that two seat belts are not enough. They should be wide, U-shaped with pads that soften the pressure.
For little ones a little older, special tables for a bottle or cup, which are attached directly to the children's car seat, will be useful. The smallest you can buy raincoats, mosquitoes, bagels.
Before choosing a baby car seat completely, you should once again think about the accessories that you may need. So, for example, it is advisable to buy a collar under his head. With sudden braking, the head of a sleeping child may tip forward, and the neck or spine may be damaged. A special collar for sleeping is fixed like a bib under the chin, which ensures the little traveler safety and comfort during sleep. Children under the age of 3 years will need a foot cover that gently locks them and acts as a blanket.