How to attach a child seat in the car?

It is difficult to imagine the life of a modern person without a car. It is also difficult to imagine her without children. The situation when a car and children coexist together becomes habitual. In this case, the parents have a logical question about how to transport the child safely. Our article is devoted to the features of fasteners of a child seat in the car.

Among the rich assortment of child seats for a car, it is quite difficult to find the “right”, suitable option. This is due to the fact that all existing product modifications have a number of features. These nuances and characteristics distinguish the seats of various categories and manufacturers from each other. They also allow to determine the degree of safety of the structure. Among the most important features of automotive child seats should be the following points:

• device type;
• types of attachment;
• existing installation versions;
• additional options.

Of course, it is necessary to describe in maximum detail these characteristics of the device under discussion. After all, the choice, as well as the well-being, health and life of children and their parents depends on the correct understanding of this issue. The above features are interrelated with each other. Among other things, they all derive from each other. So, the type of chair largely determines all other criteria.

The type of the product described is currently determined on the basis of two main criteria: the age and body weight of the child. It is these aspects that influence the choice of mounting method and shape, the design features of the seat. They also determine the principle of attachment to the interior of the car.

The modern industry has already managed to divide into categories all current models of this car accessory. Sellers distinguish several major groups.

• Category "0". In these models carry the smallest passengers. They allow you to ensure maximum safety of the baby. Also important is the ability to carry a crumb in a state of sleep. These models are used only on rear sofas. They are set against the face of the movement.
• Category "0+". Suitable for kids from a year to a year and a half. In these models should carry small passengers weighing up to thirteen kilograms. The set of such systems may include additional fasteners, special supports.

• Category "1". It helps when transporting children from one to four years with a weight of nine to twenty kilograms. Products of this type can be installed face in the direction of motion.

• Categories "2" and "3". Designed for traveling more adult children. Their body weight should be between eighteen and thirty five kilograms.
• Booster. This category of products can be used when transporting over-age children. The seat design allows existing safety features to lie down correctly. It also provides a sufficient degree of convenience and freedom for the child. The idea of ​​this option is to raise the child to the level at which the use of the standard security system will be possible.

The first two options are popularly autolylls. The name appeared due to the fact that these models provide half-lying body position. The child is fixed using elastic belts and soft pads in a much more serious way than using alternative methods.

The remaining variations are most often produced as transformers. They can change the height of the backrest. It is also possible to make changes to other elements of the structure.

An excellent view for transporting children will be a universal model. This type of product has been used for many years in the life of a child from early childhood through to adulthood. The range of body weight in such models varies from nine to thirty-five kilograms. These versions are completed with an expanded system of regulation for the growth of the child. The choice of a particular chair model determines the degree of comfort and safety during the trip.

The use of child seats is one of the rules for the safe operation of vehicles. The very first requirement is to choose the right chair model. This rule assumes compliance by:

• age, body weight, height of the child;
• car model.

The general rule: to fasten or fasten the car seat, preferably in the middle of the back seat, the child should sit facing forward (not applicable to models for newborns). Currently, the range of products discussed is quite extensive. The whole set of car seats differs not only in colors and sizes, but also in ways of fastening. There is also a certain system of approaches and views on this issue. Currently used fastening methods are presented below.

The most popular system of fastening children when transported in private vehicles. This option is designed to fix the seat to the body in the rear of the car. Fastening is made using special carbines. In the manufacture of products used stainless steel. Direct communication with the car body prevents breaks in the components and injury to the passenger. Also the positive side of this option is ease of use. For installation, it is only necessary to push the chair into the slots until it stops. This option is characterized by increased reliability.

Here everything is the same as in the previous version. The difference is that a different type of strap is used. On the territory of domestic expanses, this option has not gained due popularity.

Universal mounting method. In this case, special grooves should be placed on the child seat. There is no general design requirement for such devices. So in this case, you should rely on the attached instructions to the accessory. A well-known negative feature of the belt model is the noticeable complexity of the installation process. There are also some differences in the geometry of the car seat and car seat. This may cause inconvenience to all passengers.

Special optional mount. It protects the structure against possible bias during heavy braking. By the way, it is easiest to fasten an anchor product to a car sofa. You can do it yourself in just a few moves.

With obvious positive sides, this type of attachment has a serious disadvantage. The body weight of the passenger must be no more than eighteen kilograms. In case of non-observance of this rule, the system may not work!

Instead of a belt tape can be used stand - support. It rests on the floor of the car and does not allow the design to shift. Support can be called credible method of fixing the chair. However, the need to install it may require additional material and time costs.

You have already purchased a car and a child seat. Now it remains only to understand where the vehicle should be installed purchase. In this question there are several options, but research and long experience lead to the results described below. Active users of the discussed automotive devices know that they should not be seated in the front passenger seat. However, the real arguments are slightly different from the generally accepted versions. The point is not at all that in this position a mass of windshield shards will fly to the child. And not that the force of impact will be redundant.

In fact, the airbag is to blame. She will save the adult passenger from certain death. A child can be very harmful. If the desire to be with the baby is great, then you can simply refuse to use the airbag. Rely in this case should be on a sturdy body and special bumper child seats. The most common variation is the location of the structure in the back of the car on the couch for passengers. Experts agree on the need to install the device in the middle passenger's seat. This will reduce the negative impact on the child during a blow to the side of the car.

Also a good alternative is to fix the seat on the second row of seats to the right. In this position, the risk of shrapnel damage is reduced to a minimum. Also, the child will always be supervised, it will be easier to observe him. In this case, you can increase the usable space: you just need to move the front passenger seat. The danger in this case contains a closely located door and structural parts of the car.

From the above, it becomes clear that there are many types of seats. However, not everyone knows that for each type there is its own algorithm of actions for installation. We should talk about them, based on the above classification. During the installation of the car carrier you should perform the following steps:

• disable the airbag before installing the product in the front seat;
• put the cradle back down in the direction of travel;
• transfer to reclining position;
• move the device away from the windshield;
• check the reliability of all attachment points and structures in general.

In the process of installing a full-fledged child seat in the back of the car, the algorithm of actions will differ slightly:

• you should first move the front seat;
• after that, you need to put a chair on the couch;
• Now you can tighten the safety straps and tighten their straps tightly;
• at the end you need to check the correct position of the belts;
• It is mandatory to check the structure for stability.

When using the chair with the Isofix fastener system, the action algorithm also has a number of features:

• First of all, make sure that there are special mounts in the car;
• then you need to choose the most suitable place for the child;
• Now you can fix the chair using special mounts;
• it may make sense to try to duplicate the fixation with simple belts to ensure the safety of passengers;
• Do not forget about the additional control of the reliability of the installed design.

Currently, motorists often use the classic version of the fastening with fixation through existing seat belts:

• straps tighten tightly on the young traveler;
• the owner of the car carefully checks the reliability of the fixation of the structure and the correctness of the fastening of the loops.

Buy and properly attach a child car seat - an insufficient measure to ensure safety. It is also necessary to properly fasten the child to the design. Manufacturers offer various methods of fixation, but there are generally accepted and most common, convenient variations.

• Diagonal belt. Starts over the shoulder of the child. It may seem as if he is pressing too hard on the body. However, this is not the case; the inventors made sure that the children did not experience discomfort and were fully protected.
• Belt. The tape is located on the top of the legs. The belt should grab the hips.
• Combined fixation option. More suitable for the youngest passengers. It allows you to fix and chest, and back, and legs. For this, a five-point mount is provided.

Manufacturers of chairs for transporting children in the car supply goods with detailed instructions. However, this is not enough. Therefore, we suggest to get acquainted with a number of useful tips that will help to make a trip with a child even more interesting and safe. At the stage of selecting the product should be aware of important things:

• it is better to go shopping with a child and a car;
• in no case should not acquire a model that does not have enough length of the belt for fastening;
• It does not hurt to seek advice from the seller.

The first point will avoid errors with the choice. In case of questions on modification, you can immediately dispel all doubts. As for the appeal to the consultant, this will finally establish itself in the correctness of their own choice. When using the car seat should be aware of important details:

• the child must be fastened while moving;
• he must have an acceptable level of freedom;
• a child seat needs periodic maintenance; it is very important to assemble it properly after washing or cleaning.

To learn how to install a child car seat from 9 to 36 kg, see the following video.