Choosing a car seat for children weighing from 15 kg

Proper transportation of children in the car is an important safety issue for both the child and the driver. To solve this problem, at least partially, will help the car seat. It is worth considering in more detail what criteria should be used when choosing a car seat for children from 15 kg.

Most often, parents prefer not to buy a car seat for children of this age. It is believed that at this age the child is quite well aware of his place of stay and taught the basic rules of driving safety in the car. This is a misconception. The reason is quite simple: parents often fasten children with seat belts that are designed for adults and not for children, and if a strong push or collision occurs, the belts can cause injuries to the child that are incompatible with life, including injuries of the neck and cervical vertebrae.

Seat belts will not protect the child from lateral injuries, and the child car seat will perfectly cope with this task. Seat belts can usually protect a person weighing more than 36 kg and taller than 150 cm from injury. A good alternative is a booster (seat without a backrest) for children over 8 years old, but it is also not always able to protect against side injuries in the event of an emergency.

The car seat for children weighing from 15 kg fastens to a seat regular belts of the car. Its main task is to protect the child from side impacts in the event of an emergency. A child weighing more than 15 kg, but less than 36 kg cannot yet protect the seat belts. Most often, the child belt goes through the neck and abdomen. The chair ensures its correct routing.

Some models can be mounted using the Isofix system. It consists of two fixatives installed in the seat. This feature allows you not to fasten the seat belt, but it is important to remember that in the first place during production even models with Isofix are made in the hope that the main load will fall on the belt. The Isofix function is convenient when driving on low-speed roads and makes it possible not to fasten the seat belt with a belt while driving without a child. The seat will not move around the vehicle.

Chairs of this group can not be completely decomposed in the prone position, and most often they can be in only one position with a slight tilt. This is due to the fact that if it will decompose, then during accidents it can slip under the straps, which is extremely dangerous. The back of the car seat has another feature - it is not fixed and can hang out. The manufacturer does this with the expectation that the back of the chair will take the same angle of inclination as the car’s seat.

The main criterion for choosing such a car seat is the weight of the child. As a rule, a child weighs 15 kg from the age of 3.5, although this is only an approximate age. If your child weighs less at this age, then there is nothing wrong with that, you should not get an armchair for older children. But if the weight of the child has already exceeded this mark (15 kg), then it is safe to purchase a chair called the “2-3 group chair”.

Group 2-3 includes chairs that have many options that are suitable for children in the active period of growth.They move apart backs in height and the seat width, which allows you to adjust the chair to the height of the shoulder and the width of the pelvis. They received their name from two groups that they unite - groups 2 and 3. Group 2 car seats are designed for children weighing from 15 kg to 25 kg, and group 3 for children weighing from 22 kg to 36 kg. Such transforming chairs have the ability to easily change their size depending on the parameters of the child. Such models still have the opportunity to change the angle of the backrest in relation to the seat. All seats in this group are easy to fold and fit in the trunk.

When buying a car seat in a store, you need to immediately focus on the models of group 2-3. It is noted that not all models of the same brand can have good quality. It is best to choose a car seat that corresponds to the correct manufacturing technology, successfully passed various tests. Information of this kind is easy to find on the Internet. On average, this chair is 9 years old, so do not treat his choice lightly.

And when buying, you need to keep in mind that in winter the child will be dressed in warm, and therefore thick, winter clothes. During this period, a narrow seat or any small internal volume of the chair can become a problem and make it impossible to use it during the cold season.

Fortunately, among the car seats of group 2–3 you can find different models, low cost and expensive, because the requirements for products of this group are not as stringent as for group 0+ or ​​1. In particular, this is due to the simpler design during assembly. The cheapest models have a price of 5,000–6,000 rubles, and expensive ones have up to 15 thousand rubles. The rating of the entire range from different manufacturers, presented on the market, does not matter, since each manufacturer has its own strengths and weaknesses.

But the relative leader at the moment, who received the highest rating in some private surveys, can be called Romer Kidfix XP Sict.

It is worth paying attention to the rating of car seats for children weighing 15 kg.

• The leader is the model Peg Perego Viaggio 2–3 Surefix. Its cost ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 rubles. Users note that riding in such a car seat is very comfortable for the child, although this seat copes with crash tests moderately. Most often, it is preferred by parents who make long trips by car with a child. This model has armrests, cup holders and side airbags for greater safety. In addition to all this, customers still like the lightness of the design, which allows it to be transferred without any particular difficulties.

• Kiddy cruiser pro ranked second in this ranking. The price limit is from 12,500 to 15,000 rubles. The only thing that this model is inferior to the previous one is the weight, it is a bit heavier. The chair is easily adjustable to the size of the child. Consumers praise the massive side cushions to protect the ears and head. This model can be directly ordered from Germany.

• Bronze goes to the model Maxi-Cosi Rodi XP. Its price can vary from 9,000 to 12,000 rubles. The country of origin is the Netherlands. The clear advantage of this model is that it is easy to wet clean. Also, users note the high quality workmanship of the entire structure and parts. There is some immobility of the chair, which does not always guarantee easy transformation to the size of the child. But this model is different in quality and reliability.

• Next model - Sweet Baby Teamthat is not a full-sized chair, and the seat. The price of the product is about 1,500 rubles. Buyers love the comfort of the chair and bright laconic design. If necessary, the child is able to fasten the seat itself of a similar design. Due to its uncomplicated design and weight of only 2 kg, it is easily retracted into the trunk and is not a heavy load. The cover from the chair is easily removed, and a special fabric has the property not to partially absorb the liquid.The female part of consumers also notes that the fabric of the case does not cause irritation in a child even after prolonged contact with the skin.

• Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR. The price of this model is from 12,000 to 13,000 rubles. The quality of the car seat materials received high reviews, in particular, soft and voluminous side pads, armrests and seat, and low weight. This model got its fifth place due to one drawback - it is inconvenient to put belts into the seat, which, however, are quite firmly fixed to protect the child during an emergency.

• The Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro entered the six of the best child seats, that is a luxury model, so you can buy it at a price ranging from 14 thousand to 18 thousand rubles. In addition to the high cost of the product, parents in a review noted that the chair is too narrow and does not take into account the size of the child dressed in warm winter clothes. Of the advantages of the same armchair, it is worth noting the adjustable armrests, retractable footrest, high-quality assembly of the structure, strength, non-wear cover.

• Not the very first, but an important place is Cybex Solution Q-Fix. The price of the chair varies from 18,000 to 20,000 rubles. This model stands out for its concise design that combines beige and nice orange colors. It is a product of the German manufacturer. Buyers have noticed that the special material of the cover allows for the ventilation of air between the body and the back, which prevents sweat and irritation. There was some inconvenience when fastening the belt, but in general the chair is one of the most comfortable and stylish in this rating.

• Cybex Solution X-Fix - This is a quality budget version of a luxury car seat. Its price is about 10 thousand rubles. The chair has an easily adjustable tilt for the back, its head can also be adjusted to the size of the child. Of the clear advantages of this model, it should be noted that it can be completely disassembled and leave only the seat (booster). Unfortunately, the cover and upholstery may not always be comfortable in hot weather conditions. An unassembled model can take up a lot of space, which becomes a problem if you plan to drive with a large number of people in the back seat.

Sometimes, when choosing a car seat, parents rely on the design and comfort level, which is wrong. The main thing when choosing a car seat is safety. Its level can be determined by just viewing a few crash tests.

For information on how to choose a car seat group 2-3, see the following video.