Installing a child seat in the rear seat: video

How to install a child seat in a car - video instructions

Publication date: February 15, 2016.

A car child seat is not a design element of the car interior and is not a comfortable seat for a child.

Today, having a car seat is mandatory if you are transporting children under 12 years of age, otherwise a fine of 3,000 rubles will be imposed on the car owner.

Such requirements appeared for a reason; they are dictated by inexorable statistics, which clearly reflect the data according to which the presence of a child seat in a car can actually save the baby’s life.

But it’s not enough to just buy a seat; you need to take into account the age, weight and height of the child. And also ask the seller how to secure the child seat in the car. Today there are two methods of such fastening: with standard three-point belts or using the Isofix system.

Options for attaching a child seat in a car

Let's consider universal and more “advanced” methods of securing a seat in a car:

Fastening with standard belts

Since every car is equipped with seat belts, this method is considered the simplest and most convenient. In fact, everything is not so simple, because this procedure has several disadvantages. Firstly, it is not considered the most reliable. Secondly, when installing a category 0 seat, the belts may not be long enough.

Important! If the length of the car belts is not enough to securely fix the child seat, it is not recommended to extend the belts yourself. It is better to contact a car dealer or service department to have specialists replace this element.

For fastening with standard products, make sure that there are marks on the seat body where the belts pass (red if the seat is intended for forward-facing installation, blue for rear-facing installation).

At the same time, do not forget about the mounted fastening elements (internal five-point belts). Typically, only products of categories 0, 0+ and 1 are equipped with such parts.

Child seats of groups 2 and 3 do not have such elements, so it is important to make sure that the child seat is secured in the car with high-quality standard belts.

Fastening via Isofix system

The Isofix system has a standard design, so it will fit any brand of seat.

Thanks to the locks on the seat and special steel hinges installed in the vehicle, the most reliable fixation of the car seat is carried out.

Compared with the previous method, according to studies, when fastening with conventional seat belts, more than 60% of users make mistakes. In the case of Isofix, such shortcomings are reduced to almost zero.

It is worth noting that reliable brackets can be placed between the cushion and backrest of both the rear and front passenger seats. In addition, the locks are easy to unlatch when you want to remove the category 0 seat, which is designed as a carrycot.

Important! Installing a child seat in the front seat is not recommended by experts, since the passenger seat is considered one of the most dangerous in a car.

Since this system only secures the lower part of the car seat, it is recommended to use an anchor belt to further protect the child from “nodding”.

Other fastening methods

Today there is also a “base” mounting option, which is considered one of the most convenient and reliable for the age group 0+. The fastener is based on a special platform that cannot be removed from the car and is secured either through Isofix or using standard belts. The base is fixed with fasteners and clamps.

There is an American analogue Super Latch system, which allows you to secure the chair with special belts and brackets, but it has now been abandoned in Europe.

As for the direction of the seat and other nuances, there are rules here too.

Fixing the car seat depending on the seat category

In order to secure the chair according to all the rules, it is necessary to take into account the age of the child and the category of the purchased chair. The safest place, from a parent’s point of view, is not always the right one, so in order not to make a mistake, remember:

• Category 0 seats (cradles for small children) can only be installed in the back seat, with the head of the car facing away from the doors. In this case, the cradle should be located perpendicular to the movement of the car.
• Products of group 0+ can also be installed exclusively in the back seat, only in this case the child must sit facing the direction of the vehicle. Car seats 0+ can be located in the front, but only if there is no airbag in this place.

Important! In combination category 0+/1 seats, the seat belt must be fastened below the child's shoulder.

• Category 1 seats are rear mounted, although front mounting is also possible. In both cases, the child should sit in the direction of travel. A prerequisite is the presence of an internal five-point belt. The main belt in this case is located just above the child’s shoulder level.
• Group 2 child seats are installed in both the rear and front seats. In this case, the child is positioned facing the direction of movement. The belt should pass through the center of the young passenger's shoulder.
• Category 3 seats (boosters) do not have side walls and backrests. Such products can be mounted both front and rear. The child travels in the direction of the car.

In addition to these nuances, there are also general recommendations and useful tips for installing child car seats.

How to install a child car seat correctly

As mentioned earlier, many parents do not install the car seat for their child correctly, to avoid these shortcomings follow a few tips:

• Study the instructions included with the child seat in detail, as the method of installation may differ depending on the model of the product.
• The most reliable place to install the seat is considered to be the middle place in the rear seat.
• Before installing the chair, move the front seat back so that it does not interfere with your work.
• Once you have placed the car seat in the back seat, route the seat belt over the designated area. At the same time, do not be afraid to apply maximum force when tightening the belts. If the seat is equipped with special clamps this will greatly simplify this procedure. Some seat belts have removable clips. If they are, then you can simply pull the belt out to its full length, snap it, when it comes back, it will fasten itself. If there are no such clamps, use connecting elements.
• After fixing, you need to make sure that the belt is securely fastened in the shoulder area, while its waist part will be responsible for fixing the chair.
• During installation, make sure that the seat belt receptacle does not come into contact with parts or components of the child seat.
• Take the time to adjust the height of the OEM belt guide. If this element is located too high, then in the event of an accident or a sharp jerk of the car, it can squeeze the child’s neck.
• After installation, move the chair in different directions; if it “plays” a little, this is normal. But, if the seat moves more than 2 centimeters, then the product must be removed and reinstalled.
• Place your child in the car seat and fasten all the seat belts. The space between the belts and the body of the young passenger should be small, no more than 2 fingers.
• If after each use of the chair you take it home, then each subsequent installation should be done with the utmost care. And if the seat is in the car all the time, then still check all the fasteners before the trip.

And the last thing you need to pay attention to constantly is that the belts should never get twisted or tangled.

In custody

Before fastening a child seat in the car, video instructions below, read the instructions carefully and make sure that the fastening parts do not have any defects. Car seats for children are designed to keep your child safe on the road, so carefully follow all recommendations and rules for installing this product.

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How to install a child car seat in a car: installation in the back and front seats

A relatively new safety precaution for drivers with children is child car seats.

Many motorists are quite skeptical about the need to use them, but in fact, this measure was adopted at the legislative level for a reason.

Mortality and the frequency of injuries on roads as a result of road accidents are still at a relatively high level in our country, which creates the need to introduce means to prevent accidents. A good example of this is car seats.

Almost all manufacturers of modern children's car seats supply, complete with products of their own production, a number of useful and necessary items for the reliable installation of seats: all kinds of belts, fastenings, stands and similar accessories. Of course, all tools and accessories must be accompanied by instructions for assembling and installing a child car seat, as well as instructions for its correct use.

Consequently, even the average person should not have any difficulties in using such a simple device as a child car seat.

Before installation: chair type

First of all, make sure that your child car seat is appropriate for the age category and body weight of the baby. The chairs are conventionally divided into several subgroups.

The main differences between them are in the types of fastening (main and additional), as well as the design of the chair body. In addition, the location of its required attachment also depends on the type of chair.

The following groups of seats are distinguished:

• Group "0+". The seats in this group are intended for the smallest passengers weighing no more than 13 kilograms. Such chairs are usually equipped with several fastening systems and additional support supports.
• Group "1". Seats of the first group are used for passengers aged from 1 to 4 years with a body weight from 9 to 17-20 kilograms.
• Universal group. Chairs of this format can be used to transport children for many years. They are suitable for children weighing from 9 to 35 kg. The peculiarity is that these devices are equipped with an expanded system for adjusting the design to suit the child’s growth. The tilt angle can also be adjusted separately.
• Group "2/3". Used exclusively for older children weighing from 18 to 35 kg.

Once you are convinced that it is appropriate to use a particular chair, you can begin installation. At this stage, it is important to note one nuance: group “0+” seats are installed exclusively facing the direction of the vehicle.

This is due to safety precautions and recommendations of each manufacturer. The child in such chairs is located in a lying position. Starting from group “1”, a small passenger can sit in a child car seat.

The seats of groups “1”, “2/3” and the universal group can be freely installed by the person facing the movement of the car.

Chair installation location 

Despite the common stereotype, installing a child car seat in the front seat is quite normal. However, you should take into account the presence of an airbag in a number of modern cars. Deploying an airbag in an emergency can harm a child.

It follows that the pillow must either be absent or intentionally disabled.

In this case, there is no need to worry about the child’s safety: special child car seat belts securely fix it inside the seat, and the strong sides of the body will protect it from impacts and splinters on the sides.

A more common location for a child seat is the back seat of a car. Here it is worth paying special attention to the location. The most successful position is considered to be the “middle” passenger, i.e. in the center of the rear seat.

This position minimizes the risk of injury to a child when hitting the side of the car (during an accident).

Although the walls of child seats are in most cases extremely strong, this does not provide a complete guarantee of protection from any injuries.

Also, a relatively safe position in the back seat is considered to be the place on the right. The risk of injury from shrapnel is minimal; only one vulnerability remains - proximity to the doors (body) of the car. At the same time, there are a number of advantages:

• it is convenient to monitor the child when he is on the right hand;
• The front passenger seat can be easily moved back to provide additional space.

The last point is very important. It also plays a significant role in ensuring transportation safety. Many people believe that it is much safer to secure the child seat with the front passenger seat, pushing it as far back as possible.

This is not at all true, because if the child seat is securely fastened, additional fastening at the front is not necessary.

Moreover, the proximity of the passenger seat can cause various injuries to a child, even during normal driving.

In extreme situations, with a sharp need for fixation, you can use special supports for child seats. They are produced by the same manufacturers (as a rule, these are manufacturers of goods for children), and often come complete with the main product.

Instructions for installing a car seat

After making sure that it is advisable to use a specific model of a child car seat and choosing a place to place it, you can proceed directly to installation.

Most child seats are secured using standard car seat belts.

Many modern models are equipped with special fastening systems, connecting directly to the car body, and not to conventional seat belts.

Such systems include ISOFIX. It allows you to securely fix the child car seat in the back seat of the vehicle. Direct adhesion to the car body provides an almost 100% guarantee that it will not break. The fasteners are usually made of durable stainless steel and work on the principle of carabiners (similar to seat belts).

So, if your car is equipped with a modern restraint system, the algorithm for installing a child seat comes down to simple manipulations:

• select a place in the back seat of the car to fix the seat (ISOFIX connectors are most often located on the sides, so the “middle” passenger seat may not be suitable);
• remove the fasteners and then connect them to the ISOFIX connectors;
• additionally secure the child seat with seat belts (if provided for in the instructions).

Without such modern systems for linking the seat with the body of the car, do not despair. The classic method of securing a child seat (with seat belts) has not exhausted itself at all.

When using straps, make sure that they securely fasten the chair structure. It is the lap part of the belt that prevents the child seat from moving while the car is moving. Tighten the belt as tightly as possible, throwing it over the seat as well as over the passenger.

In addition to the methods described above, there are a number of non-standard fastening methods. Let’s look at them separately, so that in the event of a collision with a car seat from an unpopular manufacturer, you have the opportunity to orient yourself and, accordingly, use the fixation systems correctly.

These methods include fastening a cable and ISOFIX in a bundle, as well as a cable and a support. The cable is thrown over the back of the rear seat of the car and attached to a special hook on the body of the car. This hook is usually part of the ISOFIX system. It boasts the same reliability due to the adhesion directly to the car body.

The support was partially described above. Its only “leg” rests on the floor of the car in the place where the front passenger seat was pushed forward. Additional support provides resistance to “rolling” and any vibrations, and also insures the small passenger in case the fastening belts fail, i.e. the chair flies forward.

Location of child seat belts 

This is an equally important nuance in the operation of a child seat. Having firmly fixed the structure itself, it is necessary to adapt to its everyday use, and therefore to fastening children's seat belts when the child sits in the seat.

Their correct location is necessarily covered by the manufacturer of the child seat, but several general rules can be identified.

The first belt is diagonal. It should be located fairly close to the child's neck, passing over the shoulder. You don’t have to worry about pressure on your neck; the baby harnesses are designed in such a way that they won’t cause damage in this position. If the seat belt is placed lower, there is a risk that the child will fly over it when the vehicle suddenly stops.

When positioning the lap belt, make sure it reaches your upper legs and thighs. Be sure to place it according to the instructions to prevent the belt from slipping. The latter can lead to damage to internal organs during a sudden stop of the car (when the belt slips onto the stomach).

Additional Security Measures

While the car is moving, the driver does not always have the opportunity to be regularly distracted by the child. A small passenger, left unattended, may well harm himself by unfastening the child seat belts. To avoid such situations, it is necessary to take some preventive measures:

• The child in the car should be as busy as possible, so take with you toys, books, and the child’s favorite items to occupy his attention during the trip.
• Ensure that child seat belts are secured as securely as possible. They should be difficult to unfasten (so that the child does not master this task).

High-quality fixation systems, correct placement of the child seat in the cabin, competent organization of fastenings (in all ways available for the existing seat model) guarantee almost one hundred percent safety of your most important passenger.

To fully guarantee safety and comfort, it is enough to add only the attention of elders. Manufacturers of modern reliable child car seats have already taken care of the rest.

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Safety rules: how to secure a car seat in a car

Choosing a car seat for a baby is a responsible mission.

For the sake of the child’s safety, parents study the results of crash tests and purchase the most reliable models, but a frivolous attitude towards installation in one fell swoop cancels out all efforts.

The magazine “Our Fidget” will tell you how to secure a child seat in a car, and the video at the end of the article will clearly show the algorithm of actions so that in a critical situation the car seat can fully cope with its task.

Mounting options: pros and cons

Statistics confirm the fact that a high-quality car seat saves a child’s life in 90-95% of cases.

But the same stubborn statistics say that in 80% of cases, parents neglect the rules of fastening, due to which the effectiveness of protection rapidly drops to zero.

The method of attaching a car seat depends solely on its design and the characteristics of the car. Based on how the child seat is attached to the car, the following options are distinguished:

Fixation with three-point belt

Initially, manufacturers of children's products offered exclusively models that were secured with a standard car seat belt. Chairs of all age groups were fixed in this way, and even now, when more modern designs exist, these models still continue to be improved and produced. Car seats of this type are chosen for the following reasons:

• The vehicle is not equipped with fastenings for other systems. You can secure a child seat in almost any car, provided that it is equipped with standard seat belts for rear passengers. Before purchasing, be sure to check whether the belt is long enough - problems usually arise when installing carriers of group 0 or 0+.
• The family often uses taxi services. Not all taxi services offer cars with child seats, and when you call, you don't know whether the car will have a different type of seat.

The disadvantages of fixing with a three-point belt are the complexity of installation, due to which mistakes are often made. The results of crash tests confirm the lower reliability of such a system, but still, if you secure the child seat in the car correctly, the child will be safer than without it.

IsoFix fastenings

Such a system was developed back in the 80s by Romer and Volkswagen. The presence of IsoFix fasteners became mandatory for European-made cars only in 2011, but even cars from earlier years of production most often have this option. The advantages of the IsoFix fastening system are the following:

• Reliability. The automotive part of the locking mechanism is rigidly coupled to the power frame of the car, which provides protection against displacement in any collision.
• Easy to install. Even a woman can install it, since the car seat is attached to the car with a simple snap, which does not require physical effort. In this case, incorrect installation is completely excluded, and only a violation when fastening the child can reduce the effectiveness of protection.

Undoubtedly, if your car has an IsoFix system, you should choose such a car seat, since this is the safest option.

Latch and SuperLatch System

An analogue of IsoFix, used on the American market, the only difference is that on the side of the chair, the fasteners are not a metal strip, but thick straps with a carabiner lock. Some elasticity in the strap reduces the intensity of the shock during a collision.

Interchangeability.

Keep in mind that a car seat with the Latch system can be installed in a car with IsoFix, because the length of the straps allows for slight deviations in the location of the brackets. At the same time, a seat with IsoFix may or may not fit into a car with Latch, depending on the location of the fasteners.

Universal car seats

Manufacturers offer models in which Latch or IsoFix are supplemented with fastenings for three-point seat belts. The best option for families with several cars or those who plan to attach a child car seat both in their own car and in a taxi.

Where to install a child seat in a car

The child should be seated in the safest place in the vehicle where the likelihood of injury in the event of an accident is minimal. A lot of research was devoted to the choice of this most protected position, since it is necessary to attach a child seat not only technically correctly, but also competently. The study of the behavior model of drivers in a critical situation did not give an unambiguous result:

• For countries with right-hand drive traffic, it was recommended that the child car seat be placed in the rear seat on the right, as it is believed that the driver will try to pull out onto the side of the road when avoiding a collision.
• According to other data, the place behind the driver was considered safe. In an emergency, the instinct of self-preservation should kick in, thanks to which the driver will spare his side of the car, steering it away from the impact.

These recommendations are based on psychological aspects, and are mercilessly refuted by crash tests. Based on their results, the safest place was considered to be in the center of the rear seat.

Here, the child is protected from body deformations and fragments during side impacts, and the free space in front reduces the likelihood that the baby will be pinched in a frontal collision or rear impact.

If we are talking about seven-seater cars with three rows of seats, then the seat should be placed in the middle of the second row.

Front passenger

Installing a car seat in the front seat is convenient for mothers who often travel alone with their baby. When the baby is nearby, it is convenient to give him a bottle or rattle if necessary, without being distracted from driving. It is not advisable to do this, but it is permissible only when the airbags are disabled or missing.

How to attach a car seat in a car: from 0 to 3 groups

The required category of car seat is determined by the age and weight of the baby. Manufacturers indicate average parameters, and if your little one gains weight faster, then the chair will have to be updated earlier. Moreover, each category has its own installation features:

• Group 0 . This category includes stroller bassinets that are equipped with internal straps for fastening the baby and external elements for fastening with a standard three-point belt. Bassinets are installed in the back seat, perpendicular to the direction of travel, so that the baby's legs are closer to the door and the baby's head is closer to the center. Category 0 is only necessary for premature and low birth weight babies; in other cases, it is permissible to use car seats 0+ immediately after birth.
• Group 0+ . Comfortable baby carriers that are used for children up to one year old or up to a weight of 13 kg. Before reaching a weight of 9 kg, the carriers are installed strictly against the direction of the car, so that the child travels backwards. This need is dictated by the anatomical characteristics of infants, whose body and head proportions differ from adults. During sudden braking, the head continues to move forward by inertia, which, when sitting facing the direction of travel, can lead to a fracture of the spine.
• Group 1 . Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg can travel both forward-facing and rear-facing, and regardless of the fastening system, the car seat is equipped with its own five-point harness for fastening the little one. Children often fall asleep in the car, so it is convenient if it is possible to give the seat a reclining position.
• Group 2-3 . A car seat of this group can be secured facing forward, rear or front with the airbags disabled. The seat does not have its own belts, and the child is fastened with a standard seat belt. Keep in mind that the belt should go through the middle of the child’s shoulder so that when braking it does not put pressure on the child’s neck. Adjust the height of the car seat belt or headrest to ensure your child is properly restrained.
• Group 3 . This category includes boosters, essentially a seat without a backrest with guides for a seat belt. They are used for children taller than 135 cm, so that the fit is higher. Manufacturers talk about full protection of the child in the event of an accident, but test results are not at all in favor of boosters.

Group 2 chairs are rare because they are not in demand among buyers. The standard set for a child’s road trips can be called the following sequence: category 0+, 1, 2-3.

How to attach a child seat in a car: step-by-step instructions

How often you will have to do the installation depends on the operating and storage conditions of the machine. If you do not plan to take the chair home, you can not bother yourself and ask the sales assistant in the store to fix it immediately after purchase. But if the car spends the night in an unguarded parking lot, it is better to take the car seat overnight so as not to provoke thieves.

Fastening with standard belt

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The most difficult method, since the algorithm of your actions will depend on the specific model of the chair, since the location of the fastening elements can differ significantly. You can read the instructions first, but most often there is a diagram of what you have to do right on the chair. General recommendations can be summarized as follows:

• Move the front seat as far forward as possible to give yourself more room to operate. If you place the chair in the front passenger seat, install it in the position in which it will be when driving.
• If the model allows for forward-facing and rear-facing installation, the belt mounts are marked in different colors, which serves as a convenient guide.
• Before installation, fully extend the belt so that it is easy for you to manipulate.
• When the entire procedure for placing the belt recommended by the manufacturer is completed, tighten it and check how stable the fixation is. A play of a couple of centimeters is acceptable, but with more serious displacements you will have to start all over again.
• If we are talking about group 2-3, then the seat in it is fastened after the child is seated. Don't forget to adjust the height of the headrest. Even if you are traveling without a child, the group 2-3 seat must remain fastened so that it does not move while driving.

Installation on IsoFix or Latch

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The scheme of actions is extremely simple, and installation will not take much of your time:

• At the junction between the seat and the back of the rear row, find the U-shaped metal brackets.
• If your model comes with bracket guides, attach them to the vehicle's brackets.
• Move the brackets to the brackets and push them in until you hear a characteristic click, confirming they are secured. To attach the Latch, snap the carabiners onto the brackets.
• Some models have an additional bar for resting on the floor, which must be adjusted in height.
• If the manufacturer has provided the Top Tether anchorage, then its belt is fastened in the mounts located in the trunks or on the rear side of the seat back.

Adjusting the straps

For car seats of groups 0+ and 1, it is important to adjust the belt correctly so that the baby is securely fastened, but without discomfort. The shoulder part should start above the baby’s shoulder so that the strap does not rub the skin while riding.

The length of the straps should be adjusted so that one adult finger fits under the strap at chest level. With a weaker tension, there is a risk that the baby will release his hands, and too much pressure will be applied at the slightest shake.

A video will show in detail how a child seat is attached to a car, in which a consultant demonstrates the installation of car seats of various groups. Due to the fact that the installation is carried out on a demonstration stand, all aspects are very clearly visible.

Installing a child car seat may seem difficult only the first few times, but after practicing it, you will be able to deftly use the harness and be able to intuitively install models from different manufacturers.

Don’t take your baby’s safety lightly, and be sure to buckle him up even on short trips, because it’s completely impossible to predict when this device will save a life.

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How to properly install and secure a child seat

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Before attaching and securing a seat to the front or back seat of a car, you need to take into account that products of different categories are fixed in different ways:

1. Class “0” are cradles for newborns. They are designed for babies up to six months old and weighing up to ten kilograms. The seats are installed in the rear seat, with the child's head directed away from the car doors and perpendicular to the movement.
2. Products classified as “0+” are designed for passengers aged from birth to one year and weighing no more than 13 kilograms. The seats are mounted with the back side to the windshield so that the child is facing the direction of the car. Their installation is allowed on the front seat, provided that the car is not equipped with airbags on the passenger side. If an accident occurs and the airbag deploys, the child is at risk of death. The force of its rupture is so great that the fragile bones of a newborn baby can be crushed.
3. Class “1” chairs are used for children whose age ranges from nine months to four years and weighs 9-18 kg. The products are installed both on the front passenger seat and in the rear. Regardless of the installation location, the baby's face is directed in the direction of travel.
4. Products of class “2” are used for passengers whose age is from 3 to 7 years, and whose weight is from 15-25 kg. The seats are installed both front and rear. Installation is carried out so that the baby is positioned in the direction of travel of the machine, the strap should cover the central part of the shoulder.
5. Products of class “3” are boosters. The main characteristic is the absence of walls and backrests in such chairs. Installation can be performed on the front or rear seat. The baby sits in the direction of the car.

User Harry Potter talked about how to properly install a child car seat.

How to choose a place for installation?

Simply by purchasing an expensive chair from the manufacturer, you will not be able to ensure the complete safety of your child. After purchasing, it is important to install it without errors.

One of the convenient methods is to install the device so that the baby sits with his back facing the direction of travel of the car. If the seat is positioned with the front side facing the direction of travel, the likelihood of injury in an accident is reduced by 5 times.

The safest option is to install from the rear right.

When placing the product in the back seat behind the driver's seat, keep in mind that when you drop off the children, they will be on the roadway. Here opinions differ.

Some experts say that the passenger seat behind the driver's seat is the safest in the car. Because in an emergency, the driver, by inertia, makes a jerk to the left to prevent a collision and protect himself.

But such a place is considered unsafe due to its close location to the flow of oncoming vehicles.

In this case, the likelihood of injury to children is minimized. If an accident occurs, this area will not be jammed by the front seats or side doors. In terms of severity of injuries received by passengers sitting on the side, they are in 2nd place after frontal impacts.

The Baby In Car channel has published a video from which you can understand how to choose the right child car seat.

Placement of the product taking into account the age of the child:

1. For infants, cradles or carriers are used; they are mounted against the direction of movement of the car. For fixation, three-point devices or special elements included in the kit are used.
2. For passengers under four years of age, there are two ways to secure them - against traffic and along it. On the side components of the product you will see how the chair should be installed. Be sure to read the instructions for the seat to avoid mistakes during installation.
3. A simple option is to install a chair for adult children. The seat belt anchors and guides are located in visible places. The consumer usually does not have problems installing these products.
4. The boosters are secured using a standard seat belt. Devices of this type should not come into contact with the child’s neck or stomach.

What methods and schemes of fixation exist?

Let's look at the instructions and look at the rules that will allow you to securely fasten child car seats.

Seat belts

You can fasten the seat using standard seat belts.

What nuances should be taken into account during installation:

1. Carefully inspect the purchased product. There is a mark on the case located at the opening points for the straps. The marks are painted red if installation is carried out in the direction of travel. If against, the marks are blue.
2. When securing the product with three-point seat belts, you must take into account the type and group to which the seat belongs. If the seat corresponds to category “0”, “0+” or “1”, for reliable fixation the driver must pull the straps through special points that are on the products. The belt is fixed in the lock. Before performing the task, the chair must be pressed firmly into the back of the car seat, then the belts are tightened.
3. Chairs belonging to groups “2” and “3” are secured with straps over the baby. Elastic bands must be pulled through the direction points available on the body, which are pre-adjusted to the height of the passenger, and adjusted in accordance with the position of the product.

In a video from the TengrinewsTV channel, law enforcement officials explained how to properly install a child car seat.

How to secure:

1. To securely tie the chair, the length of the standard strap increases to approximately a meter; it must be extended.
2. A child seat is being installed in the car. The location is selected individually, in accordance with the information above.
3. The seat belt is tightened to its limit.
4. Make sure that the structure you have made is stable and reliable. While driving, it should not move freely around the cabin.
5. From time to time, check the quality of fixation and, if necessary, tighten the belt, as it may move when moving.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this option include versatility. Belts can be used to ensure the safety of children of almost all ages. The method, despite its convenience, has disadvantages.

These include unreliability and difficulty in completing the task. Please note that car seats and child seats are not the same geometry.

When using products belonging to category “0”, the length of the seat belt will not be sufficient to securely fasten it.

Isofix fastenings

The product can be attached using the universal Isofix system. The chair is secured using special fasteners and metal hinges, which make the fastening reliable. The system will fix the lower part of the installed product.

Using Isofix reduces the likelihood of errors to a minimum. Experts advise additionally attaching the child seat with an “anchor” belt - this is an attachment point that visually resembles an arc with a hook.

It is used to adjust the length of the belt.

The ProKoleso channel has provided a video that describes detailed and simple instructions for installing the IsoFix system.

Thanks to the presence of a third strap in the system, the load on the fixing components of the device is reduced.

The main purpose is that the belt reduces the force of a whiplash resulting from an accident or sudden braking.

Instead of an anchor strap, a stop can be used at the base of the structure. Its installation is not difficult, but the main disadvantage of the element is considered to be less reliability.

The use of Isofix seats is mandatory for vehicles manufactured in Europe. According to the technical manual, the products are equipped with universal fasteners, which allows the seats to be used in almost any car.

The design involves the presence of guides equipped with locks made of durable steel and located at the ends. Special brackets in the shape of the letter P must be installed in the car seat, which are mounted at a distance of 28 cm from each other.

Almost all Isofix models can be secured using standard belts.

How to install Isofix:

1. Inspect the product and find the staples located at the base of the backrest.
2. The fasteners installed at the bottom of the back of the chair should be brought closer to these brackets.
3. The product has tongues for fixation; they need to be used to grab the staples.
4. If the fastening is done correctly, you will hear a click.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Isofix systems are ease of installation and reliable fastening of the product, which ensures the maximum degree of safety. The disadvantages include weight restrictions. The permissible weight of a child is no more than 18 kg. In addition, if an accident occurs, a serious load will be placed on the anchor strap, which can lead to its breakage.

Photo gallery

Instructions on how to properly install a child seat, in pictures and photos, are given below.

1. Correct fixation of the child seat in the front of the car 2. Attaching a seat belt to secure the device

How to install a car seat yourself?

How to install the seat correctly:

1. The product comes with technical installation instructions. Study it to avoid possible shortcomings. The installation method may vary depending on the type of chair and manufacturer.
2. Select a location for installation. Let's look at an example of fastening the product in the middle of the rear seat, as the safest place.
3. Move the front seats forward before installation.
4. When you place the product in the back, you need to stretch the seat belt along the area marked by the manufacturer on the seat. When tightening the strap, use maximum force. If the product is equipped with special clamps, this will simplify the task. Different vehicles may use removable mounts. If they are present, the belt can be removed to its full length and fixed; when it starts to return, the fixation will occur automatically. If there are no fasteners, you need to use connecting components.
5. After you have been able to place and secure the product, make sure that the strap is securely fastened around the shoulder area. Its waist part is responsible for securing the seat.
6. When installing, you need to make sure that the counter component of the belt does not come into contact with other parts or elements of the chair.
7. The height of the machine strap guide is then set. The adjustment must be done correctly, because if the component is located too high, then in the event of a collision or a sudden start of movement, the belt may press on the baby’s neck.
8. After installation is complete, check that the installation is secure. To do this, the seat must be moved in different directions. You may feel a slight play, but don't pay attention to it. If the product displacement gap exceeds 20 mm, dismantle the chair and repeat the installation procedure.
9. Once the installation is successful, place your baby in the seat and secure all seat belts. The distance between them, as well as the child’s body, should be no more than 3 cm. If you plan to remove the seat each time so as not to leave it in the car, then you must act carefully during the installation procedure. In the case where the seat is installed in the car on a permanent basis, the quality of the fastening must be checked before driving. Don't forget to buckle up yourself while driving.

The Autoreview channel filmed and published a video showing the process of testing child car seats and restraints. This information will allow you to make the right choice when purchasing a product.

Tips for safety and placing your child in a seat

What nuances must be taken into account to ensure safe movement:

1. Before placing your child in the seat, check that the structure is securely fastened. The latches must be functional, the straps must be intact and in good condition. Scuffs on them are not allowed, since in these places the belts become weak and can break in a collision.
2. The child must be securely secured in the seat using straps. It is important that the baby cannot move from his place, but at the same time he must feel free.
3. The belts must be tightened securely. Depending on the design features of the seats, the product may be equipped with additional straps, which differ in the tightening method.
4. It is better to buy a chair in advance while you are expecting your baby. This will allow you to practice installing and removing the seat.
5. Before placing your child in the seat, check that it is secured and positioned securely. All components must be installed correctly.
6. Pay attention to protecting the little passenger's head.

How to choose a child car seat?

When purchasing, consider these points:

1. The product is purchased according to the passenger’s age and weight. Weigh your baby before purchasing. It is not recommended to take chairs for growth.
2. Check the functionality of the backrest recline function. Depending on the age of the child, the permissible angle of inclination will be different.
3. Look at the clamp itself, which connects the straps in the baby's crotch area. If the buckle is too elastic and wide, it may injure the child in the event of an accident.
4. The product must have enhanced protection for the shoulders and head. This will protect important human organs in the event of a collision.
5. It is desirable that the headrest can move behind the baby's head in the event of an accident.
6. The chair should not be equipped with armrests; this will prevent mistakes that can be made during its installation.
7. To buy a quality product that has been tested, ask the seller for a certificate. If it is not there, inspect the chair. There must be a label on the back or side of it that says ECE-R44/04 (03). This indicates that the seat has passed the test.
8. Try the seat in your car before purchasing. All products are considered universal, but in some car models they may not fit the seat profile.

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Video “Nuances when choosing a child seat”

A video has been published on the Doctor Komarovsky channel, which describes in detail all the nuances that are taken into account when choosing a child car seat.

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