How to attach a car seat in a car and how to install a child car seat: video

Mounting options

As already discussed, the car seat is attached to the rear seats of the car using standard seat belts.
There are many more options for attaching car seats. It is very important to know the rules for installing such devices, since the convenience and safety of your children depends on it.

There are several options for attaching car seats:

• seat belts;
• Isofix;
• Latch and SuperLatch.

Fixation with simple seat belts is used for almost all devices. There are only the following differences: chairs of the zero group are secured with a belt, and the child is directly fastened with the car seat belts. In groups above 0, the car belt secures the child, not the structure. Group 0 can often be seen in combination with 3-in-1 strollers, where the chair can be mounted on a chassis.

Note:

• the fastening with belts should be strong, the chair should not move from side to side;
• Before you buy a device for transporting a child, you need to make sure that it fits in the car, since some of them, due to their dimensions, may not fit a particular car or the belt may not be long enough;
• the belts should not squeeze the baby, but at the same time they cannot be too loose;
• when purchasing a car seat, it is better to immediately purchase brackets to secure the belt directly when the vehicle is moving;
• the belt should not pass through the child’s neck;
• If the car seat has a base, it must fit securely on the car seat.

Isofix

This type of fastening is very convenient, since installation errors are eliminated. With this type of fastening, the seat is attached directly to the body using brackets at the base of the device and brackets mounted in the rear seats.

The Isofix device is located at the base of the chair: a pair of brackets on a metal frame, located on both sides of the holding device. There are two- and three-point methods for fixing the chair. The third point can be represented by a telescopic support in the floor or an anchor strap at the top of the seat. There are models with an electronic warning system indicating that everything was done correctly during installation. Not all car seat models have Isofix. In such cases, you can purchase a platform for installing the chair that has adapters.

Before purchasing a car seat with this mounting system, be sure to read the important information

• When purchasing a car seat with Isofix mountings, check whether your car is compatible with this system. Locate the brackets in the seat gap: they should be located in the gap.
• The mounts in question are not suitable for transporting children in front. Fortunately, many car seats are universal and can, in addition to Isofix, be secured using standard seat belts.
• The Isofix system is not recommended for passengers under one year of age, as it transmits unwanted vibration through its brackets.
• Metal chassis may scratch the seat material. To avoid such troubles, it is better to purchase a protective mat.

Advantages of infant carriers equipped with Isofix:

• fastening is carried out very quickly;
• the chair does not move in one direction or another;
• Crash test approved.

Such children's devices also have their disadvantages:

• high price and greater weight compared to conventional models;
• will not fit many cars;
• transmits vibration to the child through metal parts;
• not suitable for children whose weight exceeds 18 kg;
• Can only be installed on the rear seat.

This fastening is the American analogue of Isofix. For the USA, this is an example of an ideal way to transport babies: this type of fastening does not use heavy metal structures. Fixation is carried out with staples of the same name Latch and belts. The brackets are located on the rear seats.

The described foreign models of fastenings are compatible, that is, if one type of fastening is present in the car, then another can also be installed without problems.

SuperLatch is reinforced with an automatic strap length adjuster.

The latch mount does not vibrate, is easy to install, and is quite lightweight due to the absence of heavy metal parts. Also, a chair with such a fastening can support a child up to 30 kg. There are also disadvantages: it is difficult to find such models, they are not universal, they are expensive and cannot be installed in the front seat.

Stroller block

There are situations when a stroller block is used to transport babies in a car. Such transportation is incorrect. This is due to the low structural strength. In the event of an accident, the device will not protect the infant from injury .

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If there are no other options, the cradle is installed at the rear. It is attached with belts at 90 degrees to the direction of movement. It is recommended that an adult sit in the back seat during the trip.

What is it for?

In 2007, our country established new requirements for moving children in a car, in particular, the rule was introduced that they must be placed in special restraining mechanisms - this standard is enshrined in clause 22.9 of the traffic rules. In order to protect your baby from various kinds of dangers and at the same time not become a lawbreaker, you should purchase a baby carrier. Its design and operational features must be selected so as to match the child’s height and age.

Many were outraged by the adoption of this law - since it leads to unnecessary expenses and inconvenience, however, it is necessary to clearly understand that a child car seat is by no means a whim of our legislators and is not at all some kind of luxury item, the installation of which can be neglected if desired.

There are statistics according to which in cars with an infant seat installed, the likelihood of a child being injured is reduced by 90%. But this effect can only be achieved if the device is secured in accordance with all rules and technical requirements. Car seats are a type of car seat that is used for a child under the age of six months, since in this period babies differ in their anatomical features.

The musculoskeletal system of infants is not yet fully formed, so transporting them using a regular chair is quite difficult. In the first months of life, the bones of babies do not have sufficient rigidity, and cartilaginous tissue predominates in the skeleton; the proportions of the baby also differ from the proportions of older children: the mass of the head corresponds to approximately a fifth of the baby’s total weight, and this despite the fact that his neck, on the contrary, is very thin, underdeveloped. In such a situation, any sudden shaking creates a serious risk of injury. Car seats are characterized by certain dimensions and at the same time they are clearly “big” for infants in the infancy period.

The car seat is made in the form of a regular cradle; it can accommodate a newborn who has not yet learned to hold his head and control all active movements of his arms and legs.

There is also a small nuance - the respiratory processes of infants are not perfect, they largely depend on the position in which the child is located, so it is extremely important that in the car he is in the most physiological seat possible. When the baby lies in it, his chin is lowered; in this position, no interference is created for full breathing, and there is no increased pressure on the unformed spinal column.

It is worth keeping in mind that in the first months of life, children cannot adequately perceive the surrounding reality, so they require constant attention and control from relatives. During this period, a car seat is much more comfortable and safer for the baby than a car seat. A car cradle is more profitable for more practical reasons - if a child is often transported in the fall and winter, then the cradle will be much warmer for him.

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.

How to properly install and secure a car seat in a car

How many options are there for mounting a baby carrier in a car? Only two. This:

• standard seat belts;
• base with supporting leg.

Standard seat belts to fasten the device and carry the child

This method is considered the simplest and most cost-effective. Any car seat has special grooves and clamps for threading belts.

How to use the car's standard seat belts to attach the bassinet and place your baby

1. Pull the seat belt 1–1.2 m.
2. We install a car seat on the seat.
3. We pass the lap strap of the belt over the child’s legs through specially provided grooves in the body of the restraint device. She will press the device to the car seat
4. We wrap the chest strap around the cradle from behind, placing it in a special bracket. This secures the backrest and protects the device from tipping over in the event of an accident.
5. We fasten the seat belt into the groove provided for this purpose on the car seat - the car seat will automatically tighten.
6. We fasten the internal seat belts on the baby so that there is a gap of 2 adult fingers between them and the child’s body. To do this, we adjust the tension of the straps using length adjusters.

Your car's seat belt should be long because, as a rule, infant carriers are massive structures

Video: how to install a car seat using car seat belts

Chairs on base with support leg

A base with a floor support is the most expensive and most reliable option for attaching a car seat. This base can be secured with seat belts or Isofix locks.

The mount on the leg creates an additional point of support

Isofix allows you to attach the base directly to the car body. This system is developed according to European standards and consists of hinges to which the device is snapped. There is one thing: not all cars are equipped with it.

1. We extend the mounting base on the base.
   For the Isofix system, 2 metal brackets must be installed in the rear seat of the car, onto which the restraint device can be attached
2. We install it on the seat by inserting the brackets into the eyes on the car’s Isofix.
3. We direct the buttons on the child seat brackets forward and grab the car's Isofix brackets with the tongues. If we see a green sign, it means the installation is proceeding correctly.
4. Push the base in until it clicks.
5. We fix the leg on the floor of the car.
6. We install the infant carrier on the base. A characteristic sound will indicate that everything was done correctly.

The base with the Isofix system allows you to use a baby carrier without standard car seat belts.

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What device to choose for transporting a newborn in a car is up to the parents to decide. Both bassinets and car seats have both pros and cons. But for those who often take their baby with them on trips, the best option would be to buy a carrycot.

However, in this case, after 6-7 months you will need to buy a full-fledged car seat. But the safety of the child is the main thing, and you shouldn’t skimp on it.

Description of the Isofix fastening system

The Isofix fastening system is a universal means of installing a car seat and securing a child in it. It is reliable and simple. Easy to install in the car. Eliminates incorrect operation. The system is suitable for children weighing up to 18 kg. Therefore, it is installed on chairs of groups from 0 to 1.

What it looks like (photo)

Most often the device is included in the base of the seat. But for carrycots, the Isofix base for the car seat is purchased separately. Some of the elements are located directly in the car interior. The device has an indicator that shows whether it is secured or not. Inside, the seat is equipped with a five-point seat belt, less often with a three-point one.

Design Features

Isofix consists of 2 parts. The first is the brackets located at the bottom of the child seat. The other is 2 metal brackets located in the body. These connectors are located at a distance from each other under the back of the rear seat, less often - under all passenger seats.

A large load causes the fastenings to fail, and the top of the chair suddenly moves forward. To avoid this, use a third fulcrum. This is an “anchor fastener” or “downward thrust”.

There are models without a third support point, where the design of the brackets is mobile, due to which the load is distributed evenly. But such a device is only suitable for a few car brands. In addition, without an additional support point, car seats are produced with a fixing table, which is located instead of a five-point belt.

Location in the car

Isofix brackets are located between the seat and backrest of the rear seat. To find them, you need to move the upholstery a little. Sometimes you have to stick your hand deeper, because... they are drowning inside. Mounting points are usually marked with the inscription Isofix and/or the image of a cradle.

Sometimes the device is found in the front place. But it is not connected to the body, so it does not provide complete safety.

Where is it located in the chair?

In car seats, the Isofix child restraint system is located on different sides. Therefore, before purchasing, be sure to consider how the device will be placed inside the car. In addition to the 2 main mounting points, some models contain an additional “anchor” or “downward” fastening element.

Isofix system

Very often when it comes to equipping cars, the concept of Isofix or Isofix is ​​heard. This is a special system for securing child car seats, developed and approved by ISO.

This is a standard that makes it possible to install a chair:

The main feature is precisely the absence of the need to use conventional belts, which are used to fasten an adult.

Here, special slides of a retractable design are used on metal anchors using built-in locks. These runners are placed in the car seats and are securely connected to the body.

The system is sometimes available as an option, but often as a basic component of all modern cars. Therefore, you should check whether there is a mount specifically on your car. And if you doubt the correct use of the car seat latch, watch the video or read the instructions. There is nothing complicated here. Everyone can easily do it with their own hands.

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Classification

When choosing and installing seats, you need to start from the weight classification, which is considered generally accepted in Russia and Europe.

There are several groups:

• Zero or group 0. These are chairs for newborns whose weight is no more than 10 kilograms and whose age does not exceed 6 months. A prerequisite for them is to be placed sideways in the direction of traffic;
• Car seat group 0+. Here children are up to 13 kilograms and no older than one year. Mounted frontally against the movement of the car;
• First group. This includes car seats for children whose weight ranges from 9-18 kilograms and whose age ranges from 9 months to 4 years. Place your face in the direction of the car;
• Second group. Includes small passengers weighing from 15 to 25 kilograms and ages from 3 to 7 years. They are also placed facing the direction of travel;
• Third group. These are the oldest, weighing from 22 to 36 kg and age from 6 to 12 years. Install as in the case of the second group.

Based on this classification, you will know exactly which car seat to buy for your child in the weight range of 9-36 kg.

Don't worry if you don't have seat belts. You can, and sometimes need to, secure your child with the straps that come with the chair you purchased.

As for the chairs themselves, it is worth highlighting brands like Babyton, Zlatek, Rant, Infiniti or Mishutka. Focus on your taste and financial capabilities.

Is it difficult to install a car seat in a car?

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 advisable 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.

Which device is more suitable for delivering a baby from the maternity hospital?

Various manufacturers offer means for transporting children that include additional options. The most popular models allow them to be used for different ages.

Universal types do not require periodic replacement of the entire device, which will be cheaper. When buying such a chair, you should make sure that it is also intended for newborns.

Read about the rules for organized transportation of a group of children by bus here.

In this case, it will be an excellent gift for new parents immediately upon discharge from the hospital. When developing systems for transporting children, many well-known and reputable companies perform crash tests.

Knowing their results will allow you to make your choice. If the quality certificate is marked ECE or ISO, then it meets the requirements of European countries and Russia, as can be seen in the photo.

Some types of car seats are also designed for transporting newborns, when the child is placed reclining with his back to the direction of travel. From a crash test point of view, they will be safer than a bassinet.

In the latter, it will be more comfortable for the child to sit in a horizontal position and breathe easier than in a chair. The downside is that it takes up a lot of space.

To decide on the choice of car seat, pay attention to the following points:

1. It is better to buy a more spacious seat, then in winter there will be more space in it.
2. It is useful to have:
3. armrests;
4. orthopedic back;
5. footrests;
6. table
7. The material should not fade or emit unpleasant odors.
8. Removable covers will not create problems with maintenance.

Table 1. Correspondence of seats of different weight categories and features of securing children under one year old.

The cost of bassinets and child seats varies among different manufacturers. This depends on the level of technology used, quality, compliance with Russian and European standards.

Some examples of the ranking of popular, most purchased models are shown in the table below:

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Let's give an example of the most popular cradles from different manufacturers and their prices. Demand was determined by voting on one of the sites dedicated to this topic.

Table 2. Cost of the best bassinets for newborns, according to Internet users in 2021.