Features and types of car seats Graco

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As soon as a baby appears in the family, many problems immediately arise. One of them is the solution of the question of how to protect your child if there is a need to take him with you on a trip by car. Solve this issue car seat. Many parents pay attention to the products of Graco, because it has excellent characteristics and qualities.

Special features

There are many offers for the sale of car seats from various manufacturers. The cheapest model produces China. Dear car seats produced world-famous concerns that have a solid reputation. The stores have a huge range of car seats from different manufacturers, which differ in functionality, different designs. The Graco brand has long earned credibility among its customers due to its large selection, excellent quality and affordable price.

Graco car seats have distinctive features and characteristics.

  • Graco brand armchairs meet the requirements of quality and safety. They comply with the standards of ECE R44 / 03. All Graco restraints are regularly checked for Extreme - Car Interior Temperature. The results of studies and tests annually give good results.
  • Graco car seats have a sturdy, shockproof frame. They provide additional side impact protection.
  • The mounting of the protective child seat inside the car is carried out in accordance with the rules for transporting children.
  • The manufacturing plant on all chairs establishes a multi-level adjustment of the backrest. Different models have a different number of levels. The angle of inclination of the chair is adjusted with one touch of a button.
  • All models of the Graco brand are equipped with a head restraint, the position of which can be changed very quickly depending on the required circumstances.
  • The manufacturer Graco has provided in the car seats for children under 4 years old very comfortable five-point inner seat belts that keep the child inside the seat. These belts when traveling by car provide additional protection.
  • For transportation of children in a car seat, the manufacturer provides the mandatory function of adjusting the height of the backrest depending on the height of the child. Different models of Graco car seats are equipped with a different number of backrest height adjustment positions.
  • To protect the child from possible unforeseen situations on the road, whose age ranges from 7 to 12 years old, regular automotive belts are used.
  • For the transportation of children from 4 to 12 years old car seat brand Graco provided for the presence of a stopper top strap car belt. There is a very convenient function to detach the back, which is useful for large children.
  • Removable cover made of high quality wear-resistant fabric, very pleasant to the touch. If necessary, the cover is very easily removed.

The washing is performed in the “delicate” mode at a temperature of + 30ºС. Repeated washing does not impair the appearance and quality of the fabric.

  • For the convenience of the child in the chair, adjustable plastic armrests are provided.
  • A nice addition is the presence of one or two supports for bottles or glasses.

Graco company in the implementation of their car seats includes one of two types of modern systems of fastenings to the car seats.

  • Isofix It is a set of special locks mounted on retractable runners, with which the car seat is attached through metal hinges to the car body. The advantage of Isofix is ​​that all its structural elements do not allow for the erroneous installation of a car seat.
  • Mounting system Latch represents locks which fasten on strong belts. This mount does not allow you to transfer the child seat, and hence the child, unnecessary vibration, which comes from the car while driving. Latch mount allows you to quickly install a chair.

Benefits

Considering customer reviews, it is worth noting the following undeniable advantages of Graco car seats:

  • safe and comfortable movement of the child;
  • versatility lies in the fact that most models are designed so that it is not necessary to acquire chairs for each age category, some models combine two age groups; buyers are very grateful to the manufacturer that he creates such models that can be used from the very birth of a child to adolescence, which saves the family budget;
  • all models of chairs have a solid frame design;
  • five-point inner seat belts are comfortable, they are designed to keep a child inside a seat up to 4 years old; they ensure the comfort of the child and additional protection when traveling;
  • the seat is equipped with a convenient Isofix or Latch car seat mounting system;
  • affordable price.

disadvantages

If we talk about the drawbacks of Graco products, then each model should be considered separately. According to buyers, the disadvantages of the Trilogic and Junior Disney car seats are that the manufacturer provides for the installation of a seat in the car only with the help of standard car belts. This method of mounting the seat inside the car is the least reliable, the best solution is the Isofix and Latch systems provided in other models.

Scrolling through the pages of online stores in search of negative opinions of customers and shortcomings of the Graco car seat, it is worth noting that parents have no complaints about significant problems in the design and functions of Graco products.

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Models

To choose the right car seat from the brand Graco, it is worth more familiar with the most popular models.

  • Nautilus car seat it is intended both for very young children who have reached the age of 9 months, and for children up to 12 years old, whose maximum weight does not exceed 36 kg. A volumetric headrest with an additional foam insert is provided in the chair, this way additional protection is created against possible sudden braking. Under the armrests are two pockets for things and toys needed by the child.
  • Car Seat 4Ever All-in-1 Kylie It is universal because it is suitable for children from birth to 12 years, while all the baby should not exceed 36 kg. It has a comfortable backrest adjustment mechanism in 6 different positions. Additional comfort is provided by an anatomical pillow included in the package. This model has 10 positions for adjusting the height of the head restraint.
  • Car seat Junior Maxi Plus Disney intended for children from 4 to 12 years. In the company of Disney characters, the 7-year-old child weighing 15 kg and the 12-year-old teenager weighing up to 36 kg will perfectly fit and feel comfortable. The chair has a removable stand for glasses and snacks. On the underside of the Graco Junior Disney car seat there are red dots that clearly indicate how not to make a mistake and correctly install the seat. On the chair cover are cartoon characters from Disney. A child, seeing such vivid pictures and very beloved cartoon characters, will definitely be delighted.

But when buying, you need to pay attention not only to the design, but also to reliability and safety, which will justify the choice.

  • Car Seat 4Ever All-in-1 Cameron suitable for both newborns and children up to 12 years. In such a chair, a 7-year-old child and a 12-year-old teenager weighing up to 36 kg will also feel great. The manufacturer has provided this model with a convenient mechanism for adjusting the back, for its installation in 6 different positions. And also there are 10 positions for setting the height of the head restraint, which can be changed depending on the height of the child. Available there are two holders for a bottle or glass.
  • Trilogic car seat it is intended both for young children who have reached the age of 4 years, and for adolescents up to 12 years old, whose maximum weight does not exceed 36 kg. There are three positions for adjusting the backrest. There are two coasters for a bottle or glass.
  • Car Seat Toddler Safe Seat suitable for newly born children, and for children up to 3 years old, whose maximum weight does not exceed 9 kg. This car seat is equipped with a convenient mechanism for adjusting the backrest, which can be changed in five different positions. The kit includes a convenient removable pillow and a removable stand for glasses and snacks.
  • Milestone Aluminum Car Seat intended for children from birth to 12 years, but the weight of the child should not exceed more than 36 kg. In the design of the chair has a very convenient compartment for storing belts. The chair has 10 positions for adjusting the height of the head restraint, which is reset as the child grows. There are four tilt back positions. It is possible to conveniently put the child to sleep, the backrest is fully lowered into a horizontal position. The chair is equipped with two sliding supports for a bottle or glass.
  • Assure Charcoal Car Seat intended for children from 4 years to 12 years. The maximum weight of the child should not exceed 36 kg. This model has five positions for changing the height of the head restraint. The chair is equipped with two sliding supports for a bottle or glass.

User's manual

Any restraints, including child car seats, must strictly comply with the stipulated requirements of the certificate ECE R44 / 03. This certificate provides a uniform standard of quality and the required safety for car seats. All manufacturers must strictly follow the prescribed rules.

The certificate provides a full description of all possible structural elements of the car seats, identifies all the necessary technical characteristics of the restraints, and lays down clear requirements for the preparation and testing process. In the retail network car seats and avtolyulki get only after passing a single certification.

For the buyer, the certificate guarantees the availability of detailed instructions for the use of a child car seat. He is the guarantor of having a complete set. All parts of the car seat, which received a certificate in accordance with the requirements of product quality, are guaranteed to have resistance to corrosion, are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, are characterized by durability and dust resistance.

When choosing a car seat should check the availability of the certificate. Thus, you can protect your child from possible trouble.

Crash tests

As part of testing, child car seats are required to undergo crash tests to ensure that safety and quality of restraints are checked. The crash tests of the car seats are conducted by the authoritative German test club ADAC.

The task of the club is to conduct tests to determine the degree of safety of all restraints manufactured by manufacturers. For crash tests, a set of tests is developed and approved, which are carried out in several stages according to criteria such as:

  • security;
  • usability;
  • comfortable conditions;
  • compliance with environmental conditions.

The tests reveal the safety compliance of the restraints, as well as the safety of the method of mounting the seat inside the car.According to the test results, an annual total is summarized and a rating of the best manufacturers of children's car seats is made. Testing determines the best car seat of the year according to approved criteria. The results of testing allow us to evaluate all the disadvantages and advantages that the buyer should know when purchasing a car seat.

Graco's child car seats are crash tested annually by the ADAC test club and always show a good result.

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