Description and types of car seats Romer
Children's life is priceless. Adults seek to protect children as much as possible from injury and damage. To the choice of car seats modern parents fit thoroughly, which is not surprising. The car seat in the event of an accident or emergency braking protects the child from serious injury.
Special features
The market offers a wide range of car seats for any budget and any configuration. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers are responsible for their work. They produce chairs that do not meet the proper level of security. If child safety comes first, then you should consider products only from proven European manufacturers. These manufacturers without a twinge of conscience can be counted German company Romer.
In the early thirties of the last century, the history of this brand began. Initially, the company specialized only in the release of baby strollers. Even then, the creator of the company and ideological inspirer Richard Romer began designing and improving the three-point belts. His products became popular. And soon in Germany banned the release of cars that are not equipped with seat belts. Therefore, in the late sixties, the company redeployed to the production of car seats for children.
The first car seat, released by Romer, was not serial. It is rather an experimental sample. On the shelves of car seats for children arrived only after a few years. And immediately made a splash. Buyers had the liking of a German chair with a bright orange table.
A new milestone in the history of the company is an association with a no less famous English brand. Britax has also been developing security systems for adults and children, as well as producing first-class strollers. The union took place in the late seventies. Since then, the company has engaged in research in the field of automotive safety. She was the first to introduce innovative technologies, and over time she became a recognized global leader in the creation of children's car seats.
From a European company, it turned into a transnational corporation with offices in Sweden, Finland, Hong Kong and Australia. The head offices of the company are located in Britain and Germany. There are also laboratories and testing centers in which various emergency situations are simulated and the safety of the car seats is assessed. Thanks to the data obtained, the company creates ergonomic chairs with a high level of security.
Advantages and disadvantages
Romer is a well-known global manufacturer of children's safety systems. The company produces car seats for all categories of children. In the chairs of this brand is comfortable both for babies and fifteen-year-olds. Thanks to constant research and the introduction of modern technology, the company's products are in demand in the market. The main advantages of car seats from this manufacturer are the following:
- high ergonomics;
- maximum security level;
- use of modern materials;
- use of easy-to-clean materials;
- ease of installation and the ability to regulate the back and seat.
The disadvantages are only relatively high cost, which, however, is justified by high quality. Some owners of these car seats do not like the lack of a footrest. Baby dirty shoes dirty car seat.
Types of designs
Manufacturers produce children's car seats, corresponding to a certain age.The child grows, so the car seat can not be universal from birth to adulthood. Armchairs with markings “0” are intended for the transportation of babies. The maximum weight of a child transported in a chair is 10 kg. On average, this car device carries children up to six months. Outwardly, they resemble cradles and are installed in the car only facing the seat.
The group “0+” is more popular among car owners. In these chairs you can carry children from birth to 1 year. All seats are classified by weight of the child. The group “0+” is suitable for kids weighing from zero to thirteen kilograms. The chair is installed strictly in the direction of travel. The advantage of these chairs is the ability to carry a newborn in it, which is very convenient when the child is sleeping.
For children from one year old are suitable chairs group "1". They are designed for children weighing 9-18 kilograms and are suitable for babies from 9 months to 4 years. Car seats have in the direction of travel and can be installed on special mounts. Chairs in this category are equipped with reliable seat belts. Five-point belts reliably protect the child from injury. Instead of five-point belts, some models of chairs are equipped with a safety table.
Children at this age sleep very often, for the convenience of small passengers, the chairs of this group recline almost to a horizontal position.
For children from 3 to 7 years old are chairs with a classification of "2". Gradation by weight - from 15 to 25 kilograms. Chairs can be installed using standard vehicle belts, as well as using a special Isofix restraint device. The next group of chairs "3" is no longer a full seat, but an additional padded stool, for fixing the child with regular seat belts. The booster is designed for children up to 12 years. There are no sleeping positions or extra belts in this seat group.
If you buy a chair of a certain group as the child grows, then you can go broke. Therefore, manufacturers produce chairs that are suitable for several groups. Such chairs have the following varieties:
- 0+/1 - for children 0–13 kg;
- 2/3 - suitable for children whose weight is 15-36 kg;
- 1/2/3 - for children from 9 to 36 kg.
Top models
The birth of a baby is an important event for which they are thoroughly prepared. Parents with addiction choose a dowry for a baby, a cot and a pram. But many parents believe that a baby car seat is not necessary for newborns. The baby is much more comfortable in the arms of the mother, and in the chair the child takes not a physiological position, which damages his spine. This is fundamentally wrong.
Crash tests show that with sudden braking, an adult cannot hold a child. The kid can get serious injuries, and in critical situations even fly out the window. Car seat manufacturers are researching. Every year they create chairs not only with an increased level of security, but also the most ergonomic. High-quality car seats do not harm the fragile spine of the baby, but protect it from excessive loads.
Among the seats of the group “0” the baby carrier Romer Baby-Safe is very popular. This car seat has a good level of protection, it is comfortable for the baby due to the presence of a special soft liner. Protruding side panels protect against side impact damage. The cradle is installed against the stroke; when installed in the front seat, the airbag must be turned off.
A sleeping child can be picked up from the car without disturbing him thanks to a convenient handle. The adjustable peak protects the newborn from the sun. If desired, using the adapter cradle can be installed on the base of the Britax stroller.
The innovative Baby Car Safe i-Size car seat has very high marks in the ADAC rating. This car carrier meets the most recent safety requirements, in particular, ECE R129. Special liner provides not only the correct anatomical fit of the breast, but also softens the force of impact. Special pillows protect against side impacts.The Sict shockproof system reduces the impact force several times, respectively, the risk of injury to the child is significantly reduced.
The peak protecting from bright sunshine has degree of protection 50+. Modern five-point belts are adjustable with one hand. The cradle can be carried thanks to an adjustable handle, the built-in adapter allows you to install it on the base of the stroller. The maximum safety is ensured by the chairs, which are mounted by the Isofix system. For this, the cradle is installed on a special base made of high-quality plastic. The base has an additional emphasis in the floor, in any adverse situations avtolyulka protect the baby. The Isofix holder fixes the cradle firmly.
Romer specialists conduct continuous research activities, constantly introducing the latest technologies. So, in the Baby-Safe Plus SHR II chair a unique system of side protection is introduced. This is the patented D-SIP side device. In the case of side impacts, this device extinguishes its strength, returning impulses back to the door, the rest of the energy is extinguished by the body, which is made of durable energy absorbing materials.
The handle is not only a device for carrying a baby, but also an amplifier for the chair's body.
For buyers who want to buy a car seat, in which the baby will travel for several years, you should pay attention to the Britax-Romer First Class car seat. It can be used immediately after the birth of the baby and up to 3.5-4 years. Babies in this chair are transported only facing the seat, that is, against the direction of travel. When the child reaches a body weight of 9 kilograms, it can be planted in a chair while moving. Usually, the baby is transplanted when it turns one year old. The adjustable back is a guarantee of a peaceful ride with both the sleeping baby and the awake.
To protect the fragile spine of a newborn, the car seat is equipped with a special insert, which ensures the ergonomic position of the baby during movement. Belts are equipped with a special system that allows you to determine the correct belt tension. Pads on the five-point retention mechanisms were created not only for the comfort of a small passenger, but also act as additional insurance in the event of a frontal impact. Deep sidewalls protect against knocks on the door and fender of the car. The cover is removed with one hand movement, it can be washed in manual mode in the washing machine. Large selection of colors allows you to choose the best option, depending on personal preference.
When the baby carrier is no longer needed, you should look at the chair of the Britax-Romer Trifix. Buying it, you can be confident in the maximum protection of the baby. Crash tests showed that with a strong frontal impact, the car seat could break off from the Isofix attachment system. With this chair this will not happen, as it is additionally fixed with an anchor belt. Soft deep sides protect from side impacts, wide head restraint provides reliable protection of the neck and head of the child from damage.
For four years, the Romer Dualfix I-Size car seat will reliably protect the child. In this chair, children will love long trips in the countryside, and their parents will appreciate the convenience of fastening babies. It is equipped with a rotating system that rotates around its axis, which allows you to set it in the direction of travel, and against it. In addition, children are much easier to wear. An additional advantage of this chair can be attributed, and unique design in the urban style. The coloring Cosmos Black will suit any salon.
The baby will certainly be comfortable, because the chair is equipped with the ability to adjust the position of the backrest. Twelve positions have varying degrees of inclination, including fully horizontal for newborns. Manufacturers took into account the rapid growth of children, so there is enough legroom in the chair, the younger child will not rest his feet on the back of the chair in front. This car seat has received high ADAC ratings. This means that in any type of strike the child will remain safe and sound.
Britax King II is the perfect chair for babies from 9 months. It belongs to the “2” group and has high ADAC ratings (2.5 / good). This chair uses an innovative belt tensioning system (ATS). Now you do not have to worry about whether the child is fastened securely.
If the belts are properly tensioned, a beep will sound. If the tension in the process of movement changes, an alert will sound. The car seat is fixed by car belts.
The model of the group “1” SafeFix Plus is equipped with an additional emphasis on the floor, which protects the chair from turning over. It will suit those families where it is necessary to rearrange the car seat from car to car. It can even be installed in a car without Isofix mounts. In this case, an emphasis on the floor will provide an additional level of security.
All the latest developments have been introduced into the car seat of the “1” group Trifix i-Size. The folding back provides the child with the proper level of comfort. Long trips in this chair - it is a pleasure, because the child can sleep comfortably or view the scenery outside the window in a comfortable position. The seat of the premium segment is equipped with an additional mount. Anchor strap protects against tipping. Even if it comes unfastened from the Isofix, the anchor belt will hold it in place.
The design of the head restraints and the Sict side protection system protects against side impacts. The constructive chair also provides protection for children's feet from shock. The headrest has several options for height adjustment. It comes in two colors: the noble black Cosmos Black and the elegant gray Storm Gray. This is the easiest car seat, because its weight does not exceed 10 kg.
For those who want to save money and buy a car seat that will grow with the child, the Romer company produces chairs for the group 1/2/3. These chairs are suitable for children from one to four years. They are ergonomic, safe and versatile. The Romer Evolva 1-3 Plus is a 1/2/3 universal chair. Isofix mount in this model is not.
The headrest of the chair has a shape similar to the Latin letter V. Because of this, it supports the head of the child during sleep, which is very physiological and does not injure the cervical vertebrae. Toddlers from 9 to 18 kilograms are fixed with a built-in five-point seat belt. After 4 years, the child is fixed with regular automobile belts.
The Click-Safe sound system will help determine the correct belt tension.
The universal chair of Advansafix III Sict is one of the five highest quality and safest chairs in its group. It is suitable for children from 9 months to 12 years. It is fixed with Isofix fasteners; an anchor belt is used as an additional fastener. The belts are equipped with overlays, which not only provide additional comfort, but also absorb energy during impact. The headrest is height adjustable. The back of the chair has several tilting positions. When reaching a height of 100 cm, the child is fastened with a standard automobile belt, until this time the child is fastened with a five-point belt of the chair.
Armchairs of group 2-3 are suitable for children from 4 to 12 years. The base chair of this group is the Britax-Romer Kid II. The low price and good security level makes it extremely popular. It is not equipped with Isofix mounts, suitable for those who often rearranges the chair from car to car. The Britax-Romer Kid SL model is complemented by an Isofix mount.
Britax-Romer KidFix XP is an upgraded version of the previous model. The car seat is equipped with Isofix mounts. They securely hold the car seat in frontal collisions. Sict system protects the child from side impacts. The X-Pad system reduces the load and protects the neck in frontal impacts. The headrest is equipped with adjustable, has 11 positions. The cover is made of high-quality fabric, if necessary, it can be removed and washed in a washing machine.
User's manual
Romer car seats provide easy installation. In the absence of the Isofix system, the seat is installed using standard car mountings.When transporting children in the front passenger seat, the airbag must be turned off. All Romer child seats are designed in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ECE R 44/04. Compliance with this requirement confirms the presence of a certification label on the chair. The car seat should always be fastened, even if it does not carry a child.
To protect a child, the following rules should be followed:
- the tighter the seat belts, the better the child’s protection; the degree of tension will help determine the sound system Click-Safe;
- children should not be left unattended in a car seat;
- when exposed to direct sunlight, the car seat can become very hot; for greater comfort of the baby, the company produces summer covers of their high-quality cotton fabric.
To install the chair using the following mounts:
- Isofix system is located between the back and the car seat;
- guide belts simplify the installation of the car seat, so if the car seat is not in use, the belts should be removed and removed; as well as belts are removed and in cases where the seat back folds;
- Some models suggest the possibility of installing both using Isofix fastening, and using automotive seat belts; if such a chair is installed, the Isofix mount should be folded.
Important! The manufacturer of children's car seats Romer gives a long warranty on its products. The warranty period is two years.
Reviews
Owners of children's Romer car seats note a high level of reliability. In addition, an undeniable advantage for users is the long service life of these seats. The owners appreciated the comfortable headrest, which holds the baby's head well, even if he fell asleep. Car seats do not take up much space, but the seat is quite spacious for a child. In some families, car seats are passed "inherited" from child to child.
Reviews show that Romer car seats rightfully deserve high marks in crash tests; they saved the lives of more than one child. Parents note that children are comfortable in chairs, long trips in the car are no longer a problem. And the convenience, comfort and safety of young passengers is paramount.
If we consider the negative reviews, many users are not tired of the price. They consider it to be overpriced, but the increased safety of products easily covers this disadvantage.
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