Child restraints in the car

When traveling on private vehicles it is important to protect yourself and your child. Adult enough to fasten the seat belt. But for babies there are special child restraints in the car that will help to avoid serious injuries and damage during various unpleasant accidents on the road.

Basic views

There are several options that should be distinguished:

• autoljuki for transportation of the smallest in a horizontal position;
• carrying for babies who can already sit;
• armchairs for cars;
• Transformers, the size of which can be adjusted with the growth of a small passenger;
• Boosters , which represent an additional seat.

According to the state standards, all child restraints for the car are divided into groups, depending on the age of the small passenger. Below are the main models:

1. Cradle for carrying children up to 6 months.
2. For children under the age of one year.
3. From 9 months to 4 years (weight from 9 to 18 kg).


4. From 3 to 7 years (from 15 to 25 kg).
5. From 6 to 12 years (from 22 to 36 kg).
6. Universal models that combine the features of several groups.

An automobile child restraint device of the first and second type is installed opposite the direction of travel, and in all other cases in the direction of the vehicle's movement. It is believed that the transportation of children in the armchair directed against the direction of traffic is more harmless than facing forward. Fastening of the device is carried out by seat belts or by means of special systems.

How to choose the right one?

Given such a wide range, it becomes clear that the choice of a child car retention device is quite complicated. When buying, in the first place, you need to pay attention to age, height and weight of the baby. In addition, always pay attention to safety certificates and compliance with government standards, as well as the results of crash tests.

The car seat or child restraint must be free from signs of damage. It is important that all elements of the structure function well, the use of the chair should not cause any difficulties. Do not be lazy to check how well fixing in the car. And remember that it depends on your choice will determine the degree of protection of the child from damage.