Choosing a car seat for children from 9 kg

Today, young mothers quite often drive a car on their own, and traveling by car with a baby requires the presence of certain devices that allow not to violate the law, but first of all to ensure the safety of the child while traveling. In the role of similar, much-needed attributes in the car, children's car seats are now playing, represented on the market in a great variety.

Now traveling and traveling with a child with the maximum comfort possible from the moment of his birth. In order to realize this need, it will be enough to buy a special seat for the baby. In addition to facilitating the process of transporting children, the presence of this accessory in a vehicle is required by law both in our country and in other states. If you violate the rules on the car owner will be a heavy fine. Based on the data obtained during the tests, child seats in the car save the life of the child in an accident in 90% of cases.

There is a certain classification of car seats, which takes into account the weight and age of the child, due to which you can increase the level of comfort for the baby in it, as well as to protect the smallest passenger during the trip from possible accidents. Among the available species is to provide car seats for children from 9 kg, which are inherent in some features. Based on the norms of the international classification of this product, child seats, suitable for use by babies weighing from 9 to 36 kilograms, are marked as 1/2/3.

Once the child reaches the specified minimum limit of the weight limit for the child seat, it can already be safely transported in the car, having fixed the seat with the standard seat belts in the car, and the baby to fasten with the integrated belt system. When a child from group 1, where weight limits range from 9 to 18 kilograms, passes by weight and age into the second group, five-point straps are removed from the seat, and the baby can already be fastened with ordinary car straps.

The second group assumes that the weight of a small passenger will be between 15 and 25 kilograms. An older child, who by its parameters will already belong to the third group, is transported in such a car seat, completely removing the back, fastening it with a car belt. Weight parameters for this group range from 22–36 kg. It is the versatility of the chair from 9 kilograms that makes it so popular.

To get an objective picture of this product, it is worth exploring its inherent positive and negative characteristics. The advantages of children's car seats from 9 kg should include such features as:

• large range of use of the accessory;
• the ability to adjust the inclination of the headrest and backrest;
• models that belong to this group are wide and comfortable for small passengers, which is a great advantage;
• some chairs have a sleeping position;

• products are equipped with a soft liner, which allows the baby to properly sit in a chair, avoiding bending;
• the chairs have an anatomical shape, due to which the load, when the child is sitting in the chair, is evenly distributed on strong parts of his body;
• the design of the seats eliminates their sliding, moving or overturning while driving;
• available belts ensure reliability and safety;
• If you need to get the child out of the car seat will be very simple.

As with any other products, car seats in this category have drawbacks. It is worth noting such negative moments that a buyer may encounter when buying a child seat, such as:

• sometimes there are situations in which, when installing a child seat, a regular seat belt is not suitable for the length of the device;
• seat belts often rub baby’s skin, such phenomena are common in hot weather;
• during the incompatibility of the vehicle’s seat belts, the mobile child will be able to free himself from protection;
• In winter, the baby may be uncomfortable because of the voluminous outerwear, which together with the car seat will limit its movement.

Children's car seats from 9 kilograms on the modern market for such products, have their own classification.

• Armchair from 9 to 36 kg with a sleeping position. Such an accessory is made in such a construction, so that during operation, consumers have the opportunity to adjust the inclination of the head restraint for a small passenger so that he can rest during the trip. Production differs in small weight, and also the long operational term. The width of the seat and the sleeping position allow you to comfortably carry children, even when they sleep. The disadvantages of such models include their size, due to which the standard seat belt may not be suitable in length. To avoid such situations, when you purchase, you must check the size.

• Seats with liner for the child. This model is notable for the width of the chair and its anatomical shape; it is thanks to the liner that the child will always sit correctly, which will avoid distortion.

• Products 9-36 kg with Isofix attachment. Fastening is carried out at two points on the same axis, the anchor type belt or the support to the floor acts as the third pillar. Such models cannot be installed with errors, thereby reducing the occurrence of emergency situations. The disadvantages of this type of car seats are the fact that they are not compatible with all vehicles, their high cost, and also, which is important in small cars - Isofix chairs are about 20% higher than their counterparts.

• Children's car seats with fastening regular belts. These chairs require a special approach to installation in the car, because it is this model that is often attached with errors that minimize the level of safety from using the car seat for the baby.

• Children's seats with a protective table. A distinctive feature of the model is the configuration due to which these car seats are most often recommended for purchase to those parents who plan to transport just the boys. This is explained by the fact that in case of emergency braking or other situations on the road, there is no risk of damaging the baby’s inguinal area, which is possible from using five-point belts from the car seat.

In order to make the right choice, in addition to studying the types and characteristics of car seats from 9 kilograms, you should focus on the crash tests conducted with these devices. It is worth paying attention to the selection of product models that hit the top.

• Maxi Cosi Axiss Fix - This product, manufactured in the Netherlands, the chair belongs to the group of goods with Isofix attachment. The main distinguishing feature is the ability to turn the seat 90º, which has a positive effect on the comfort for the baby. Belts have special lining that prevents rubbing the skin. In the device there is a built-in indicator that indicates that the belts are fixed incorrectly. The case is made of hypoallergenic material, which is easy to wash. The main disadvantage of the chair is its high cost.

• Aprica Air Groove STD - These are products of the Japanese manufacturer, which stands out among the analogues with a high level of safety and convenience for the baby. The base is made of impact-resistant plastic, so the car seat is lightweight and reliable. Additional points that increase comfort from use include the presence of a pocket for storing various small things, which is important when traveling with a child.

• Nania Beline SP Cronos - This model is produced in France. Remarkably car seat with its affordable price, so that the model is often present in the review of budget car seats for children. Head restraints and bumpers have an enlarged configuration to provide maximum protection for the baby’s head area.

• Recaro Monza Nova IS Seatfix - These are German-made products, which differ from all models of car seats in the presence of an audio system in the design. Fastening is carried out on technology Isofix, the headrest model has 11 positions of inclination and a pillow. According to the results of crash tests, the car seat has good reviews, in addition, among the advantages of the products are its environmental friendliness and ergonomics.

• Cybex Pallas 2 - This is a baby car seat, produced in Germany. This model is the leader in product ratings in the security category. The seat has a reinforced side protection, hypoallergenic upholstery, but this model of car seat is not compatible with all car brands.

• Kiddy Guardianfix Pro 2 - this model has positive recommendations of the German organization of orthopedists. The chair is very comfortable to use when the child is sleeping in the car, since the special shape of the head restraint prevents the head from falling. The model has a protective table. The passenger is fastened using a standard car belt.

In order to make a competent purchase of a car seat for children from 9 kg, It is necessary to take into account such basic criteria that will help make the right choice of products, such as:

• The main guideline for the acquisition of the chair will be not only the age of the baby, but also its weight and height. Going to the store, you need to adopt these values;
• if possible, it is better to take the child with you to make sure that the seat is comfortable, in addition, a similar “fitting” will be needed for the vehicle, since not all car seat retention devices will fit the car;

• belts play an important role in the whole design of the chair. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the latches, which are located between the legs of the baby. It is useful to choose products with locking belts, so that the child himself could not unbutton them while traveling. The presence of textile pads will reduce the risk of rubbing the skin with straps;
• It will not be superfluous to further verify the quality of the car seat, which will be indicated by the ECE R44 / 03 or 04 icon.The presence of the marking will ensure the passage of security checks to European standards;
• a reliable chair must necessarily have lateral protection for the head and neck on both sides;
• It is best to purchase products of this kind in specialized stores. Thus, you can get expert advice, as well as ensure that all quality certificates for the product are available;
• A very important element for the car seat is the frame, since it is he who assumes the entire load in the event of an accident. The most reliable frameworks include metal structures, but they significantly increase the weight of the seat.

If the actual question is the maximum saving of money, then you can buy second-hand car seats, However, in this version there are several dangerous moments, namely:

• the chair can have an unpresentable appearance, in addition, it can contain defects in the design, which, when visually examined, will be difficult to notice;
• The use of used car seats can be hazardous to the health of a child suffering from allergies, for example, if the previous owners had animals.

On how to choose a car seat for the child, see the following video from Dr. Komarovsky.