A CAR SEAT FOR EVERY AGE

Choosing a safety belt rather than a harness and since we know how difficult it is to understand something, we have gathered all the information to help you make all the right choices for your child in terms of road safety.

At what age and how old can you use a car seat?

In fact, the number one rule for knowing in terms of car seat is that it is important not to choose your child's car seat based on his age, but based on his weight and / or size! In fact, weight and height can vary considerably between two children of the same age. Age is not a criterion to consider.
Two standards complement each other: the older, the R44 standard, considers that the seats must be distributed according to the weight of the child. In contrast, the newer R129 standard (also called i-Size) takes into account the size of the child. These two standards do not replace each other, but are complementary. It is up to you to check which standard your car seat is based on - your child's height or weight.

Choose a car seat based on the weight of the child (standard R44)

For babies from birth to around 10 kg, an egg (also called a shell) can be used. Some models can support up to 13 kg. This type of seat can be placed on the passenger seat at the front of the car, provided the airbag is deactivated. In the event of a shock, if the airbag is deployed, it can seriously injure the child.

So, if your child weighs between 0 and 13 kg, you can get a car seat like this cozy Mycarsit, for € 43.99 on Amazon.

Some types of car seats can be used from birth until the baby reaches around 18 kg. In this case, you can use the backrest of the street or facing the street when the child has exceeded the required weight or age.

There are also other options - seat models for children from 9 kg to 18 kg, but also from 9 kg to 36 kg. From 9 kg, you also have the choice between harness or shock shield. With the latter, the child is attached using a shield up to 18 kg, then with the safety belt over 18 kg.

Finally, for children weighing between 15 kg and 36 kg, it is possible to install them in car seats, more commonly called child seats, like this 1st Safety Booster for € 40.90 on Amazon.

To simplify the distribution of car seats, the R44 standard has divided the seats into 5 groups: group 0, group 0+, group 1, group 1/2/3 and group 2/3. Each group represents a weight category. It is important to know which group the child belongs to in order to choose the car seat that will guarantee maximum safety.

Choose a car seat based on your child's size (standard i-Size)

For babies between 40 and 70 cm (about 6 months depending on the baby), choose an egg.

Between 40/45 cm and 75/87 cm depending on the model, it will be adapted to the seat. The maximum weight of your child on this type of seat is 13 kg.

For children between 61 and 76 cm, we speak of "second age". The child should not exceed 18-23 kg depending on the model.

Finally, choose a seat (preferably with a backrest) for children between 100 and 135 cm. We recommend the use of the booster up to 135 cm.
In the case of the car seat, the age can be taken into consideration. In fact, children reach 1m35 between 7 and 13 years, with an average of 10 years. But if your child has reached 135 cm before 10 years, his pelvis is still immature. In the event of a car accident, the shock could have a significant impact. This is why it is advisable to keep the seat until the child is 10 years old.

Also, be careful to check the maximum weight allowed for each seat, even if the main criterion is the size. The weight of two children of the same size can vary considerably.