1. Anchor.
The chair should be subject to the car seat minimum. Each child restraint system has its particular way of anchoring the car, so you should pay attention to the comments and suggestions of the manufacturer. As a general rule, do not lose sight that there are two ways of anchoring: by car seatbelt or using safer and advantageous ISOFIX system but not all cars and not all SRI incorporate it and usually expensive the price of the chair.
2. Parts and materials.
The quality and safety of the chair rely heavily on each and every one of its components are of high quality and durable for continuous use. It is also important to control especially in the cases and stuffed chairs that are not toxic or harmful materials used for the health of children.
3. Weight and height.
A key to the car seat is safe and effective in a crash feature is that the child with the trip that is suitable for their age, but especially for weight and height: these are the two parameters that must prioritize by choosing the chair. Several groups (0, 1, 2 and 3) and also exist in the market SRI serve different stages so that children grow. All kids with height equal to or less than 135 centimeters must travel with the system mandatory security they deserve, and the DGT recommended to stay even until the child reaches 150.
4. Position.
Many parents have doubts about the position of the chairs, how in favor or against the motion? The reality is that from group 1, the default is that SRI can only be placed in the direction of travel. However, the group 0 and 0 they can and should be placed in contrast to the march sense, since it is the most effective way to protect the head and neck of the baby in a possible loss, or simply a slowdown or sudden maneuver.
5. Situation in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
The new regulations that came into force on October 1, leaves no doubt: 135 children can only travel in the rear seats of vehicles. Although exceptions are considered: when the two-seater car or the rear seats and are covered with 135 children under physically fit or other SRI. The truth is that the safest and therefore the best thing is that children who do not exceed 135 centimeters tall always travel in rear seats and its corresponding SRI.
6. Approval and regulations.
There are quality regulations that directly affect the SRI, as certification standards by which all child restraints must carry in a visible place the appropriate security labels to ensure that they meet the safety requirements set by European legislation. Currently the ECE R44 / 04 and the i-Size.
7. Regulation and adaptation.
The rush often play tricks on this important detail. Harnesses and seat belts in your case, as well as support or restraint chairs for children, should be well regulated to fit you need, without damage, and to fulfill their protective function and fastening correctly . Once the child is accommodated in the chair it is important to take a minute to check that everything is in place and tightly closed.
With these seven rules for the proper use of child seats and with a little attention and calm, you will achieve your children or any child traveling in your car do so with the utmost safety and security. Make sure that before mounting the child in the car seat is properly positioned and anchored to the process of putting on to it as quick and easy as possible. So, you avoid the child and you do them you nervous or agobiéis. Complete peace of mind at the wheel, with the policy that best suits your needs and those of your vehicle.