Car seats from 0 to 25 kg: rating models and tips for choosing

When choosing the best for their children, each parent first of all wants his child to be safe. Safety in the car is the most important point that novice parents should take care of, because on the way from the maternity hospital you need to ensure the conditions in the car for the baby that do not threaten his life.

When choosing a baby car seat, the main criterion will be its safety. To study the protective properties of each model of the car seat, special crash tests are conducted, an emergency situation is simulated in them, and the degree of damage to the car seat mechanisms is observed at the exit. Crash tests are carried out by various car clubs in the most developed countries of the world - Germany, Sweden, Austria, the Netherlands. In Russia, the tests are carried out by the magazine Avtoryuya, which is famous among car enthusiasts.

The main parameter when choosing a child car seat is the child's weight group. So, all car seats are divided into the following categories.

• Group 0. Designed for a child's weight up to 10 kg, in the car is located across the movement, attached to the seat 2 seat belts. Considered impractical and not safe enough. Suitable for children under 1 year.
• Group 0+ is more ergonomic and safe. It is a car carrier in which the smallest passengers up to 13 kg (up to 1.5 years) are in a reclining position thanks to a special liner for newborns. When the child is old enough, it is placed in a car seat without a liner.

• Group 1. Car seats for children from 9 kg to 18 kg. These chairs are equipped with internal belts. The car seat is fastened to the backseat with the seat belts facing forward, and the child is attached to the car seat with three- or five-point seat belts embedded in the seat.
• Group 2. Chair for children from 15 kg to 25 kg. In the models of this group there are no seat belts anymore, car straps are used to fix the child. The size of the chair is designed for weight and height of children from 3 to 7 years.

• Groups 3. Otherwise, this type of chair is also called "boosters." Used by children from 22 kg and above. The chair has no back, there is only a soft seat, which is equipped with recesses for attaching a car belt.
• Different combinations. It is not uncommon that manufacturers produce car seats, designed for several age groups at once. They are marked as a group 0 + / 1 (suitable for children from birth to 3 years, from 0 to 18 kilograms), a group of 0 + / 1/2 (for children from birth to 7 years), such chairs are often equipped with several positions , they can be placed both in the direction of the car, and against it. They have a sleeping position, the chair grows with the child, and there is no need to change it often.

Next, we consider the most popular models of the group 0 + / 1/2 for children from 0 to 25 kilograms.

The most popular, according to buyers, are as follows.

• 1 place. Nania trio sp comfort - car seat, which is the sales leader of this famous French brand. Meets the safety criteria of ECE R44 / 04, has an anatomical shape, pleasant fabric and extra pillows so that even the youngest child can feel comfortable in this chair.This type has a relatively small weight - only 7 kilograms, which allows you to transfer it from car to car without any special difficulties. Users allocate a minus of this chair - it is quite tough. Included is a liner for newborns from natural materials. The cost of the car seat is also quite pleasant - on the official website it can be purchased for an amount not exceeding 4 thousand rubles.

• 2nd place. Kenga LB718 - this car seat has won its trust among users by the convenience of adjusting the back, in this model there are 4 positions of a child in a chair - from reclining to fully seated. The belts are equipped with soft overlays, complete with liner for newborns. All fabric parts are easily removable and washable. Conforms to safety standard ECE R44 / 04. Judging by the reviews, consumers emit one drawback of this chair - the instruction that comes with it is too brief and incomprehensible. Price - up to 7 thousand rubles.

• 3rd place. Happy baby voyager - A good comfortable chair with 3 positions of the backrest. Available in various colors. It has a comfortable soft lining on the five-point belts to prevent rubbing. It has good crash test results both front and side.

• 4th place. Liko baby LB-309 - comfortable armchair, robust design. Cons of this chair, consumers emit the inconvenience of adjusting the position of the backrest and a large enough weight of the chair. The price for this type is about 15 thousand rubles.

• 5th place. Carmate Zutto 3 Style - A good chair from the Japanese manufacturer. Consumers highlight the main advantage of this chair is the ability to adjust the belt height, the head restraint is adjusted in the same way. The chair is easily installed in the car, it is wide enough to fit even a large child.

Below are the nuances that need to be taken into account when buying baby seats.

• Pay attention to the age and weight category of the car seat.
• The main criterion for choosing a car seat is its safety. At the moment, the strictest safety standard is the European standard ECE R44 / 04. Before buying a chair, examine whether the selected model meets this standard.
• The baby should be comfortable in the chair. It should be soft enough, and the materials, preferably, are made from natural breathable fabrics.
• Pay attention to the belts, the five-point belts are considered the safest. Overlays on belts will provide additional comfort to the child - they will not rub.
• Tilt adjustment is an important detail, since small children often sleep on the road.
• Trial installation in the car. Try on a car seat in your car if possible, because if you are the owner of a small car, the massive seat may simply not fit in it.

In the next video, Dr. Komarovsky and children's goods consultant Maria will explain and show how to choose the right car seat for the child, what to pay special attention to, and which models can be found in stores.