The car seat is better. Safety rating of child car seats for newborns
In this article, we will help you answer your questions, namely:
- How to choose the right child car seat and what requirements should it meet?
- Which chairs should be trusted, as well as what are the results of crash tests?
After the birth of a baby in many families, the issue of safety during transportation in a car becomes especially relevant. It is quite logical that most parents are concerned about how best to protect the little passenger.
Regular belts help little here - the size of the baby and its anatomy do not make it possible to completely protect against injuries. Often, seat belts in an emergency become additional risk factors.
ADAC score: 1.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Maxi Cosi (Netherlands)
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Weight, kg: 8
Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus + 2way Fix
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus + 2way Fix is a child car seat designed for babies up to a year old (height 45-75 cm). It provides a more secure installation in a car with an Isofix mount. The position of the chair is stable, even with sharp turns / braking. Mounted only against the direction of travel.
One of the advantages of the model is light and sound indicators, indicating the correct installation on the base. The system of internal seat belts has been improved and their adjustment takes place in a semi-automatic mode. The built-in visor offers great protection from the sun. If necessary, it can be folded and removed. The advantages include hypoallergenic fabric, which has breathability. There is a convenient handle, so the chair is often used as a portable cradle for a walk.
Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus
ADAC score: 1.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Maxi Cosi (Netherlands)
Group: i-Size/up to 1 year/from 45 cm/up to 75 cm
Weight, kg: 4.5
Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is stylish and functional, designed for the safe transportation of babies up to a year old, whose height is 45-75 cm. An important point is that it is installed only against the direction of traffic. Why it is popular: quickly and easily installed in the car, there is an indicator that signals the correct installation; innovative seat belts and a central adjustment system; the set also includes a supporting pillow, soft pads for belts; roomy pocket for essentials; hygiene - covers are removable, washing is allowed; can be used as a rocking chair, cradle for a walk with the chassis and strollers of the same brand.
The disadvantages include: high price; the need to purchase some accessories; insufficiently deep and thin sun visor.
ADAC score: 2.4
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Graco (USA)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 4.1
Graco SnugFix child car seats are well established in the market. This model is designed for children from birth to 18 months. Exceptions are possible if the child is somewhat older, but his weight does not exceed the permissible norm - 13 kg. Is established by the person against the course of transport. Distinctive features of the chair: functionality - can be used as a rocking chair, a cradle for walking and for transportation in a car; easily fixed on the car seat; light weight; the presence of a light indicator that warns of the correct fixation of the passenger; various adjustment of the handle, headrest, belts; the material used for cladding is environmentally friendly, does not cause allergies; relatively affordable price.
As for any shortcomings, they could not be identified in this model of the car seat.
ADAC score: 2.0
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Graco (USA)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 6.7
Graco Snugfix + Snugfix Isofix Base
The child car seat complete with the Graco Snugfix + Snugfix Isofix Base is designed for babies from birth to one and a half years. Very functional: it can also be used as a rocking chair, a cradle for transfer during a walk. It is light weight and very easy to install in the car. Thanks to the indicator light, you can make sure that the fastening is correct. The handle can change positions. The headrest and five-point harness are adjustable to the desired height. Due to the fact that the fastening hardware is reliable, you cannot unfasten it yourself. The fabric for sewing covers is of high quality, meets the requirements of environmental friendliness.
A small minus of the model is the fact that it is not very convenient to remove the seat belts.
Simple Parenting Doona+
ADAC score: 2.4
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Simple Parenting (Israel)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 7
Simple Parenting Doona+
Simple Parenting Doona+ is the only child car seat with built-in wheels. They can be unfolded and folded in seconds. As a result, it is ideal for those who like to travel.
The chair has side panels that provide enhanced protection, as well as anatomical inserts for babies that transform into a pillow. In addition, the Doona model is much larger in size than category 0+ car seats, which allows you to extend the operating period. In the car, it is installed exclusively against the movement and is fixed either with a regular belt or with the Isofix system. This model meets the requirements of the safety standard, both as a car seat and a stroller. The Doona chair has passed more than one crash test, as a result of which it received a “good” mark.
ADAC score: 2.5
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Simple Parenting (Israel)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 13
Simple Parenting Doona + Isofix Base
The model of the car seat and the base for it Simple Parenting Doona + Isofix Base is fashionable, functional and designed for the safe transportation of children from birth to one and a half years. Installation - facing against the movement. The presence of an additional emphasis on the floor and color indication, which signals the correct installation. Thanks to the Isofix mounting system, it is effortlessly fixed in the car interior. Inside the chair, the child is fixed with internal five-point harnesses.
All the materials from which it is made are safe, do not contain harmful additives, and are easy to clean and wash. Innovation - in one movement it turns into a four-wheeled stroller with a comfortable adjustable handle. Rated "good" in the latest test results. The disadvantages include a very high price (but the quality is worth it).
ADAC score: 4.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 7
Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2-fix
The Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2-fix car seat of the German manufacturer is designed for children from birth to one and a half years. An irreplaceable thing for those who prefer to relax outside the city and care about comfortable conditions. It is fixed in several ways: Isofix and a regular three-point seat belt. At the same time, time for installation / dismantling is significantly saved. Correctness is signaled by light and sound indicators. Advantages: large and comfortable visor; internal belts are adjustable in height, the headrest has 8 positions; modern design and a wide range of colors; there is a protective insert L.S.P. System, absorbing impact energy; Thanks to its compact size, it can be easily folded for storage and transport.
The disadvantages include: the fabric used for covers is synthetic (but it is well washed in manual and machine modes); high price.
Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2
ADAC score: 4.6
Environmental friendliness
Service
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 7
Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2
The Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2 child car seat is a combination of reliability, comfort and safety. It is intended for transportation of children from the first days of life and up to 1.5 years. It is fixed against the course of the movement by a three-point seat belt. The main features include: fastened with a standard belt; the package includes a cover, as well as an anatomical pillow for newborns; backrest adjustment in several positions; additional protection against side collisions; ultra-modern design solution; easy to keep clean - the lining can be removed and washed without much effort.
Among the shortcomings of the Cybex Aton 4 + Aton Base 2 model, one can distinguish: a high price for many (when compared with other category 0+ chairs); unsatisfactory level of environmental safety.
ADAC score: 4.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 4.8
Cybex Aton 4 is a car cradle for children from the first days of life to 1.5 years (whose weight does not exceed 13 kilograms). It is installed in the car only facing backwards, providing a high level of security. The car seat has taken part in many crash tests, as a result of which it received very good marks (in terms of protection and use). The unique filler material absorbs 40 percent of the impact energy in the event of an emergency. The side impact protection system will protect the baby in side collisions.
Thanks to its low weight of 4.8 kilograms, a comfortable handle, Cybex Aton 4 can be used as a carrier. With regular use, the chair is easy to keep clean. The upholstery can be easily removed and washed in the washing machine on a delicate cycle.
ADAC score: 4.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cosato (UK)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 3.5
Among the available range of child car seats, the Cosatto Hold model has a unique and original appearance. It is designed for children from birth to about 18 months (group 0+). The chair is fixed with standard three-point belts and only facing backwards. The car seat has an anatomical insert for newborn babies, which will provide maximum comfort. Seat belts hold, but do not hinder movement. In order to protect the little passenger, the seat is equipped with a side collision protection system.
The advantages of the Cosatto Hold model include a roomy glove compartment and removable covers, which are made of hypoallergenic eco-friendly materials. They can be easily removed and washed (delicate mode).
ADAC score: 4.7
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cosato (UK)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 6.3
Cosatto Hold + Isofix Car Seat Base
The functional car seat-carrying kit with the base Cosatto Hold + Isofix Car Seat Base of the British brand has a sound and light indicator that signals the correct attachment. It is intended for comfortable and reliable transportation of children up to one and a half years old in a car dealership. Installed backwards only. The base is made of durable plastic. All material complies with the European safety standard and does not contain harmful substances. The cover is removable, made of breathable fabric, so that if it gets dirty, it can be easily cleaned with a brush or machine wash. Additional comfort is provided by an anatomical pillow and soft overlays for the chest and abdomen.
Cons of this model: the price is somewhat overpriced compared to those models that are not equipped with the Isofix system. But health and safety cannot be compromised.
Cosatto Hold + Car Seat Base
ADAC score: 4.7
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cosato (UK)
Group: 0+ / up to 1.5 years / up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 6.3
Cosatto Hold + Car Seat Base
Car seat Cosatto Hold + Car Seat Base is safe, multifunctional, modern. It is intended for babies from birth to 18 months (weighing no more than 13 kg). Now you can carry a sleeping baby from the car directly to the house.
The main distinguishing features of the model: quick installation / removal with one click; chassis and base compatibility; there is a removable visor, a raincoat, an anatomical pillow that secures the position of the head; as well as soft pads that protect the chest and abdomen, and a special insert for newborns; fixation with five-point belts with a central control system and a reliable lock; telescopic handle; thanks to the rounded bottom it is used for motion sickness, like a cradle; made of environmentally friendly materials and meets the new European quality standard; large selection of colors.
ADAC score: 2.8
Environmental friendliness
Service
Reliability
Manufacturer: Joie (Germany)
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Weight, kg: 9.7
Joie I-Anchor + I-Anchor Fix Base
The Joie I-Anchor + I-Anchor Fix Base car seat is the best solution for the safe and comfortable transportation of children from birth to the age of four years (height 40 -105 cm) from a British manufacturer. Installed facing backwards. Features: fastened with a regular seat belt, emphasis, Isofix; the equipment includes a removable cover made of breathable hypoallergenic fabric and an anatomical pillow for babies; various adjustments - the height of seat belts with soft shoulder pads, headrest, backrest; light indicator of the correct setting of the chair on the base; additional protection of the head and neck against side impacts.
The disadvantages of this model include: high price; the difficulty of acquiring in Russia.
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Kiddy (Germany)
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Weight, kg: 8
The Kiddy Smartfix car seat has a comfortable seat with an integrated foot roll that is adjustable in width and provides head protection. Installation in a car can be done using the Isofix system or seat belts. Particularly noteworthy is the AGR certificate from orthopedic specialists, which was issued after careful research. In places where the seat belt passes, special systems are installed that distribute and reduce the force of the belt on the child. In the headrest and shoulder girdle protection there is a new generation material that will not allow the impact energy to reach the baby.
Kiddy Smartfix is one of the best deals on the market today. It prioritizes comfort/convenience, environmental friendliness and safety from its competitors.
Britax Romer Kidfix SL
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Britax Romer (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 6.7
Britax Romer Kidfix SL
The Britax Romer Kidfix SL is a group II/III child car seat with an unusual, ultra-modern look and an updated fastening system. Its main feature is the use of flexible straps, rather than rigid braces, as it used to be. The chair is equipped with a special plastic cushion, which plays the role of side protection. It is able to reduce the impact force by 25 percent.
Installation of this model is carried out only in the direction of traffic. As for fixing, there are two options. The first is when the seat is secured with Isofix brackets and flexible straps. The second - both the child and the chair are attached only with a regular belt. The latter, more simplified version, would be appropriate if the car is not equipped with the Isofix system.
Britax Romer Kid II
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Britax Romer (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 5.1
Britax Romer Kid II
Britax Romer Kid II is a unique child car seat weighing 5.1 kilograms. This model does not take up much space, due to which it can be installed even in small cars. For a relatively low price, the manufacturer has provided a high level of convenience, good reliability and safety.
The car seat is equipped with wide sides, a headrest adjustable in several positions, developed sidewalls, an orthopedic backrest, which allows you to endure long trips with ease and comfort. The deep seating position provides protection in the event of an accident, while the soft padding cushions the shock/impact when driving on rough roads. As for the installation of the Britax Romer Kid II car seat, it takes place exclusively in the direction of the car. At the same time, both the child and the chair are fixed with a standard seat belt.
Recaro Young Sport Hero
ADAC score: 3.4
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Recaro (Germany)
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Weight, kg: 8.3
Recaro Young Sport Hero
The Recaro Young Sport Hero is designed for children aged 1 to 12 (weighing at least 9 kg and not exceeding 36 kg). It is fixed in the direction of transport with a standard belt (Isofix system is not provided). Can be installed in the back or front seat. In the second case, you must make sure that the airbag is turned off so as not to injure the child in an emergency.
The car seat has a comfortable design, the dimensions of which can be adjusted to the baby. The backrest and headrest are also adjustable in several positions. Special side rails support their passenger on sharp turns, and in the event of a traffic accident, they protect against impact. The internal three-point harness is equipped with soft pads that can be used for up to 3 years. Then fasten the child with a standard seat belt.
The body of the chair is made of impact-resistant plastic. Due to which, even with a weight of 8.3 kg, it was possible to achieve high strength. The upholstery material used allows you to feel comfortable even in the heat (breathable).
Joie Trillo Shield
ADAC score: 2.1
Environmental friendliness
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Reliability
Manufacturer: Joie (Germany)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 5.7
Joie Trillo Shield
The Joie Trillo Shield baby car seat is rated 1-2-3. It is fully consistent with its purpose - to provide maximum safety and comfort during the trip. Installed only against the direction of travel. According to the results of tests conducted in 2015, the product received a well-deserved top rating. The package includes a protective table that provides side protection, cup holders, a convenient removable cover made of pleasant fabric, which is easy to wash and clean when dirty. All materials are environmentally friendly, without the release of harmful substances, the frame is particularly durable.
The disadvantages of this model are as follows: there is no adjustment of the inclination of the backrest and the width of the chair; small selection of colors; no protective visor, anatomic insert.
ADAC score: 2.6
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Peg Perego (Italy)
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Weight, kg: 11.4
Peg Perego Viaggio1 Duo-Fix K TT
Car seat from Italian specialists Peg Perego Viaggio1 Duo-Fix K TT is a combination of quality and accuracy. The model is designed for children from one to four years old. The wide seat of the chair is equipped with a gear cushion, side bumpers that protect against side impact. The backrest is adjustable in several positions, which is very convenient if the child wants to play, chat with other passengers or relax during a long trip.
The covers used in this car seat model are made of a well-proven material that has proven its hypoallergenicity, environmental friendliness and safety. Depending on the wishes of consumers, they are presented in various colors, including camouflage. The chair is fixed on the car seat with the Isofix system or standard belts.
ADAC score: 2.4
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Maxi Cosi (Netherlands)
Group: I/from 1 year/up to 4 years/from 9 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 8.8
Maxi-Cosi Tobi is a successful combination of cutting-edge appearance, comfort and reliability. This model of a child car seat is designed for ages from 1 to 4 years (weighing from 9 to 18 kilograms). The basis for the manufacture of the seat was an impact-resistant material that protects against any impact.
The seat is fixed in a simplified way - with a standard seat belt, while protecting the child from possible overloads. The 5-point seat belts used allow you to seat and fasten your baby effortlessly. They are also equipped with a special indicator that allows you to understand whether the belt is tight enough. So, if the color of the indicator is green, then the passenger is completely safe. Of particular importance in the Maxi-Cosi Tobi model is the headrest, which can change its position depending on the height of the baby.
Britax Romer King II LS
ADAC score: 2.3
Environmental friendliness
Service
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Manufacturer: Britax Romer (Germany)
Group: I/from 1 year/up to 4 years/from 9 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 10.5
Britax Romer King II LS
Despite the fact that the Britax Romer King II LS car seat has appeared on the market relatively recently, today it is one of the best models in its group (I). The chair turned out to be wide enough and comfortable, so that the child will not feel discomfort even in winter clothes. If the baby fell asleep, then it is possible to change position, while the adjustment is so smooth that your child will not notice anything.
Fixation of the child in the seat occurs with the help of five-point belts. They will evenly distribute the load and will best hold when the car is overturned. If the green indicator lights up when they are pulled, then the child is completely safe. Another feature is the Isofix car seat attachment system.
ADAC score: 1.7
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Concord (Germany)
Group: i-Size / up to 4 years / from 40 cm / up to 105 cm
Weight, kg: 10.9
The Concord Reverso car seat is the first model in its group that meets all the requirements of the iSize standard. Designed for children from the first days of life to four years. Being in such a seat, the child will be comfortable even in extreme heat, as there are special ventilation holes. The car seat also has several removable sleep pads. With the help of the created Isofix system, it is easy to install in a car. It is important to note that the locking position must be exclusively against the movement of the machine.
The Concord Reverso car seat has a great modern design with rounded shapes. Thanks to the frame made of aluminum and the absorbent material of the upholstery, a high level of safety has been achieved. The weight of the chair is 10.9 kilograms with pillows for sleeping and 9.9 kilograms without them.
Cybex Pallas M-Fix
ADAC score: 2.1
Environmental friendliness
Service
Reliability
Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 9.3
Cybex Pallas M-Fix
The universal car seat Cybex Pallas M-Fix of the German manufacturer differs markedly from similar models in its advanced protection system. It is calculated for children weighing from 9 to 36 kg (1-12 years). It is installed only in the direction of travel. The advantages include: the presence of a safety table and an anatomical pillow; headrest with three interchangeable positions and adjustable in height by 11 positions; the upholstery is simply removed and washed in a delicate mode; long service life; Isofix mount is provided or with the help of regular car belts; the use of material with shock absorbing properties.
Disadvantages: significant price; bulkiness; synthetic upholstery; insufficient length of seat belts; there is no horizontal position of the back, only 40 degrees.
ADAC score: 2.3
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Casualplay (Spain)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 10.3
Casualplay Multiprotector Fix II
Casualplay Multiprotector Fix II belongs to age groups: 1 - (9 -18 kg), 2 (15-25 kg); 3 (22-36 kg). The model has many advantages. These include: the ability to easily adjust the headrest and backrest with just one touch of a button; Durable and lightweight aluminum frame that protects against frontal and side impacts; all guides for the seat belt are also made of metal; fits perfectly to the individual size of the baby; protective table does not restrict freedom of action; all materials are environmentally friendly, the cover is removable; small dirt can be cleaned with a brush; mounting methods in the car - Isofix system / 3-point belt; for passengers of the first group - additional head protection.
Cons: there is not a wide variety of colors; rather massive and heavy construction; lack of armrests.
ADAC score: 2.5
Environmental friendliness
Service
Reliability
Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 9
The Cybex Pallas M car seat of the German manufacturer is designed for children from one year to 12 years old, that is, it has a wide weight range (9 -36 kg). Belongs to the universal group. New in 2015, quickly gaining popularity among users. Distinctive features of the new generation model: seat belts reliably protect the neck, shoulders and head, but do not cause any discomfort; a streamlined airbag will protect in the event of a frontal collision; there is an improved side protection system; upholstery made of breathable soft fabric, the cover can be easily removed; neat and discreet design; the backrest is adjustable in several positions; the seat has an air circulation system; compact size and light weight; the framework is made of shock-resistant plastic.
Disadvantages: no fastening with the Isofix system; insufficient belt length.
Heyner MultiProtect Aero
ADAC score: 3.2
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Heyner (Germany)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 4.6
Heyner MultiProtect Aero
The Heyner MultiProtect Aero universal car seat from the German manufacturer is designed for a long service life. Advantages: the frame is made of impact-resistant material with stiffening ribs; anatomical shape of the headrest and its 9 possible positions, high side protection; special tabs for the smallest passengers; the fabric from which the covers are sewn is hypoallergenic, wear-resistant, breathable, easy to wash and clean; reliable, stylish and comfortable; fast transformation into a booster; adjustable five-point seat belts with soft pads; reasonable price and high quality.
The disadvantages are not significant: insufficient choice of colors; no fastening with isofix, a protective visor, a pocket for storing things; no tilt and width adjustment; not intended for use in aircraft.
Chicco Gro-up 1/2/3
ADAC score: 3.4
Environmental friendliness
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Reliability
Manufacturer: Chicco (Italy)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 6
Chicco Gro-up 1/2/3
The child car seat Chicco Gro-up 1/2/3 of a well-known Italian company is functional, ergonomic, comfortable, and is great for transporting children from one to 12 years old. The maximum weight of a child is 36 kg. Advantages of the new model: sufficiently long seat belts (adjustable); soft pads with anti-slip coating; there is a removable insert for babies; can be adjusted to the height and age of the child; all upholstery elements are washed at a temperature of 30 degrees; differs in high quality and reliability for reasonable price; there are various adjustments - back / headrest / tilt.
There are few shortcomings, but, like any model, they still exist. This is the absence of an Isofix mount, a booster, an awning from the sun, a pocket for things.
Kiwy SLF123 Q-FIX
ADAC score: 3.4
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Kiwy (Italy)
Group: I/II/III/from 1 year/up to 12 years/from 9 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 8.5
Kiwy SLF123 Q-FIX
The Kiwy SLF123 Q-FIX car seat differs from other models in its original design. This is a kind of transformer for different age groups (1-12 years old). For reliable fixation, five-point seat belts with soft pads are provided, which exclude rubbing of the delicate skin of the child. You can change the height of 8 positions with one click. The headrest is narrower/wider. What is especially valuable, the chair is quite spacious and wide. This allows you to transport babies even in bulky winter clothes. A porous, "breathable" material is used, which prevents the accumulation of moisture. The upholstery is wear-resistant and does not absorb foreign odors. There is also a handy side pocket to keep your belongings close at hand.
Users do not note shortcomings. Simple and easy to use.
Britax Romer Kidfix SL SICT
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
Service
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Manufacturer: Britax Romer (Germany)
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Weight, kg: 6.7
Britax Romer Kidfix SL SICT
The car seat of the famous German company Romer Kidfix SL SICT is designed for children from 4 to 12 years old (weight from 15-36 kg). Indispensable for those who often like to relax outside the city and spend a lot of time on the road. It is safe, very comfortable, with additional Sict protection. Mounting / dismantling will take you a few minutes. And the correct installation is indicated by light indicators. The seat is ergonomically shaped and adjustable in three positions. It can self-fasten/unfasten. The headrest perfectly fixes the head during sleep and is adjustable in height in 11 different positions. The angle of inclination can be increased. Upholstery used cotton combined with synthetics. Therefore, it is breathable, wear-resistant, perfectly erased in a delicate mode.
Minor disadvantages: high price (quality is worth it); large dimensions.
Cybex Solution M
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 5.8
Cybex Solution M
Cybex Solution M is a modern and stylish car seat designed for children from 4 to 12 years old. It is installed in the direction of the car and provides safe conditions for movement. It doesn't take up much space at all. If you carefully follow the instructions in the instructions, then installation / dismantling is carried out easily and quickly. There are several modes for changing the headrest inclination and backrest height. Moreover, everything is regulated with one click. During sleep, the head is securely fixed by the side walls and does not fall on the chest. The price is quite acceptable. Don't skimp on quality!
The disadvantages of this model are as follows: there is no protective visor from the sun; there is no horizontal deflection of the back; there is no footrest and the legs hang down.
Cybex Solution M-Fix
ADAC score: 1.8
Environmental friendliness
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Reliability
Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 7.1
Cybex Solution M-Fix
The Cybex Solution M-Fix baby car seat is modern, high quality, reliable and at an affordable price. Made for kids ages 4 to 12 so there are no internal straps. It is placed only facing in the direction of traffic. Turns a long trip into an easy and relaxed one. Complies with European quality standards. Thanks to the Solution system, it is fixed in place. The headrest is adjustable in depth and height. With the help of Isofix, you can easily install and change the backrest to the desired inclination. The ventilation system has been improved to maintain a healthy microclimate.
Disadvantages of the model: difficult to carry due to size, weight (7.1 kg) and lack of a handle; inconvenient to store outside the car; no horizontal position.
ADAC score: 2.0
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Joie (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 4.3
The Joie Trillo LX car seat is designed for children of group II / III (15 -36 kg) - an indispensable assistant for long trips, as it guarantees reliability and safety. It was tested by independent experts in 2015 with a rating of “good”. It is installed facing in the direction of travel. Features of this model are as follows: ergonomic soft seat and comfortable back; there are retractable coasters; adjustable headrest; excellent quality and ease of care; IsoSafe connectors are provided; only certified materials that do not contain toxic substances are used; side impact protection.
Disadvantages: lack of a handle and inconvenience when transferring; there is no adjustment of the backrest and horizontal position; fastening - only a three-point belt; Not a very large selection of colors.
Heyner MaxiProtect Aero
ADAC score: 2.1
Environmental friendliness
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Manufacturer: Heyner (Germany)
Group: II/III/from 4 years old/up to 12 years old/from 15 kg/up to 36 kg
Weight, kg: 4.3
Heyner MaxiProtect Aero
Comfortable car seat Heyner MaxiProtect Aero is an unsurpassed quality, ease of use and reliability from a German manufacturer. It has an interesting, modern design, while it is very easy to assemble/disassemble. Up to 4 years of age, a five-point seat belt is provided. Then you can remove the backrest and the chair will turn into a booster. Removable cover made of microfiber, with a dirt-repellent and moisture-absorbing effect. The seat is deep and spacious. Thanks to the orthopedic shape of the chair, the posture is not disturbed and there is no discomfort from prolonged sitting. You can change the slope.
One of the indisputable advantages is the affordable price for everyone. Complies with European quality standards. Weaknesses include: constant control over the fixation of belts, since they can be weakened; there is no Isofix system.
Chicco Oasys 1 Isofix
ADAC score: 2.7
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Manufacturer: Chicco (Italy)
Group: I/from 1 year/up to 4 years/from 9 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 13.8
Chicco Oasys 1 Isofix
The Chicco Oasys 1 Isofix car seat for children weighing from 9 to 18 kg will make traveling a real pleasure. Main advantages: can be adjusted in height/width, which provides additional comfort; using the central button, several different seating positions and headrest heights are set; removable cover made of breathable micro-perforated fabric; side impact is designed to soften the impact-resistant outer structure; choice of colors; fastening in the car using the Isofix system; there is a headrest for the correct position of the head; ergonomics and quality of materials used; fastening with five-point seat belts.
Cons users do not note. Is there only one installation option - in the direction of the car (there is no horizontal position).
Britax Romer King II ATS
ADAC score: 2.5
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Manufacturer: Britax Romer (Germany)
Group: I/from 1 year/up to 4 years/from 9 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 10.3
Britax Romer King II ATS
The Britax-Romer KING II ATS car seat is a new comfortable and orthopedic model from a German manufacturer from 1 to 4 years (9-18 kg). The positive qualities include: the presence of a central tension / retention system for five-point internal seat belts with soft pads; deep sidewalls protect against possible impacts; backrest adjustable in 4 positions with a special insert; air regulation is provided by ventilation openings; removable and washable cover made of hypoallergenic breathable fabric; light and sound indication of blocking; compact dimensions make it easy to transport in the car.
There are practically no shortcomings, except for the high price, which makes the car seat not accessible to everyone.
Inglesina Amerigo I-FIX
ADAC score: 2.4
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Manufacturer: Inglesina (Italy)
Group: I/from 1 year/up to 4 years/from 9 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 13.8
Inglesina Amerigo I-FIX
The children's ergonomic chair Inglesina Amerigo I-FIX is designed for the age category from 9 months to 4 years inclusive. Certified and safe to transport, especially over long distances. The advantages of this model are as follows: fastening with one of three possible options - Isofix, belt, emphasis; the presence of an innovative shock absorption system; automatic return of seat belts to their original position and a central tensioning system are provided; Ventilation openings on the side and back, significantly increasing the comfort of the child; the upholstery is made of breathable jersey fabric, the cover is removable; compact dimensions and very comfortable armrests; anatomic pillow.
The disadvantages include: the lack of a protective awning from the sun; no horizontal position; there is no booster and cup holder; There is no headrest adjustment.
Maxi Cosi 2wayPearl
ADAC score: 2.2
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Manufacturer: Maxi Cosi (Netherlands)
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Weight, kg: 7.23
Maxi Cosi 2wayPearl
The high-quality Maxi-Cosi 2wayPearl child seat from a reliable manufacturer is suitable for those who already know how to sit (from six months) to 4 years. What are the main advantages of this 2014 model: you can install in the direction of travel / against, it switches easily; comfortable ergonomic headrest; stylish and compact design and neutral colors; back angle adjustment; interactive backlight and sound signal confirming the correct installation; upholstery made of breathable fabric that does not fade in the sun is easy to wash; innovative system with open belts; greater security of the neck and head; fully complies with the new European I-Size safety standard.
The weaknesses include the following points: high price, so the model is not available to everyone; the possibility of mounting only on a special base.
Hauck Varioguard
ADAC score: 5.5
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Manufacturer: Hauck (Germany)
Group: 0+/up to 4 years/from 1 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 8.4
The multifunctional car seat Hauck Varioguard combines two age groups 0 and 1 up to 18 kg. It successfully combines comfort, practicality and reliability when transporting a child. Advantages: anti-allergic upholstery; for babies, an additional supportive anatomical pillow and 5 positions of the backrest angle are provided; fastening in three ways - with conventional standard belts, with an emphasis, using the Isofix system; five-point seat belts with soft slips; installation in the direction of travel / against; side protection; easy care - the presence of removable covers made of breathable microfiber; affordable price.
Users note such shortcomings: the chair is only in an upright position; not too wide for a 4 year old; inconveniently fixed in the car; heavy (8.4 kg); there is no pocket for things and an awning from the sun.
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Manufacturer: CAM (Italy)
Group: 0+/up to 4 years/from 1 kg/up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 5.1
The car seat CAM Gara 0.1 is designed for comfortable transportation of children from birth to the age they reach. Can be installed forward/reverse. Advantages: hygienic - all covers are made of microfiber, removable, easy to remove and wash in a delicate mode; Adjustable seat belts are provided with special soft pads; there is a back ventilation system and a soft headrest; the frame is durable with an additional side impact protection mechanism; indicators of correct installation; easy to use - the deep seat perfectly holds its shape and is adjustable in inclination in five different positions.
Disadvantages noted by most users: no Isofix system; takes up too much space in the car; short inner straps.
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Manufacturer: Simple Parenting (Israel)
Group: 0+/up to 1.5 years/up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 7
Simple Parenting Doona - three in one: car seat, carrier, stroller. Designed for the age group, which includes children from birth to one and a half years, not more than 13 kg. Has no analogues in the world. Distinctive features of the innovative model: easy to disassemble and fold; compact storage in the trunk; five-point seat belts providing reliable protection; adjustable handle; all materials are tested for strength and do not contain substances that cause allergies; the kit includes an insert made of antibacterial fabric; a hood from the sun / precipitation is provided; allowed to use in aircraft cabins; fastened in several ways - on a special base or a standard belt.
Weaknesses: heavy weight - 7 kg; no headrest height adjustment; there is no tension system.
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Manufacturer: Simple Parenting (Israel)
Group: 0+/up to 1.5 years/up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 7
The unique Simple Parenting Doona Isofix Base is stylish and fashionable. It guarantees safe and comfortable transportation of a small passenger in the car. Designed for children aged from 1 to 15 months, but not more than 13 kg. The advantages include the following points: reliability, mobility; color indicator to ensure correct installation; made of impact-resistant plastic with rigid Isofix connectors; wheels are built into the body (turning into a comfortable stroller); several modes: carrying, walking, car seats; the materials used are tested and do not contain harmful substances; For comfortable fixation of the back, the package includes an ergonomic insert.
Disadvantages: heavy weight - more than 7 kg; high price; no protection against dirt in the cabin; Wheels are designed for flat ground only.
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Manufacturer: Casualplay (Spain)
Group: 0+/up to 1.5 years/up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 5.6
The car seat-carrying model of the well-known brand Casualplay Sono Fix can be used from the birth of a child until they reach 1.5-2 years (up to 13 kg). Features of this brand are as follows: the presence of three-point seat belts with soft pads; can also act as a cradle; anatomic pillow; 3-position backrest and rubber-coated aluminum carry handle; there is a removable cover and an awning from the sun, sewn from hypoallergenic fabric; if necessary, it can be installed on the chassis of Casualplay strollers; the frame guarantees lateral protection; affordable price; easy care. The upholstery is washed in a delicate mode.
Minor disadvantages include: the lack of a booster, Isofix mounts, a pocket for things, a cup holder.
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Manufacturer: Maxi Cosi (Netherlands)
Group: i-Size / up to 4 years / from 1 kg / up to 18 kg
Weight, kg: 12.4
The Maxi-Cosi AxissFix car child seat is suitable from birth to 4 years (18 kg). Distinctive features: it is made of shock-resistant double plastic; fastening with isofix / anchor; Additional comfort is created by five-point belts with soft slips; blocking correctness indicator; installed against the movement and face; interesting design; the case is made of hypoallergenic wear-resistant material; the headrest is equipped with an orthopedic tab; the ability to choose from a variety of colors; there are 7 positions for changing the back; spacious, deep seat rotates 360 degrees; complies with the new I-Size safety standard; ease of operation.
Disadvantages: high price; heavy, but this ensures its rigidity; there is no anatomical insert, a protective visor from the sun, a carrying handle.
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: 0+/up to 1.5 years/up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 5.7
The Cybex Cloud Q Base Q-fix baby car seat seamlessly combines safety and comfort. Belongs to group 0+ from birth to one and a half years, with a weight of not more than 13 kg. Distinctive features of the model: has an elegant visor; the headrest is adjustable to 11 positions in height; additional telescopic linear protection against possible side impacts; can be fixed in two ways - using the Isofix system or comfortable 3-point seat belts; additional support and light indicator; tilt angle adjustment and structural stability; compliance with all European safety requirements; compact storage; fast installation / dismantling; The optimum ratio of price and quality; mobility; hygiene (removable covers, easy to wash).
Users do not note shortcomings.
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Manufacturer: Cybex (Germany)
Group: 0+/up to 1.5 years/up to 13 kg
Weight, kg: 5.4
The Cybex Cloud Q universal car seat is designed for children from birth to one and a half years old, weighing up to 13 kg. The advantages of this model are as follows: reliability, light weight, fastening stability; the possibility of a horizontal position of the chair outside the car; there is an auto height adjustment function; complies with generally accepted European safety standards; affordable price; thoughtful lock of three-point belts; telescopic side impact protection system; anti-allergic upholstery fabric; it is erased at a temperature of 30 degrees, in the sparing mode; tilt-adjustable handle.
There are practically no cons. Users note only minor flaws. Namely, the absence of an anatomical pillow under the head.
May 2015 crash tests Therefore, the automotive industry suggests using a child restraint or, in other words, a car seat for transporting small passengers in cars. Today on the market you can find a huge variety of such products - from cheap Chinese options to products of well-known world concerns with a solid reputation. It is quite natural that the consumer faces a problem - how to choose a child car seat in order to protect your child as much as possible in the event of an emergency.
Crash tests for October 2015 What does the ECE R44/04 safety standard say?
When purchasing a car seat, parents should be aware that the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe has developed a special safety standard for such products.
After 2009, its version ECE R44 / 04 came into force - its requirements are mandatory for products that are used to transport a child.
Why you need a car seat Before entering the distribution network, all products without exception are properly certified. At the same time, it is guaranteed that there is a detailed and understandable instruction, as well as a complete set of everything necessary. There should be a diagonal belt retainer with a mechanism that selects the tension of the belt.
Preliminary tests should show that it cannot fall out of the device, and when turned over, the head should not deviate more than 30 cm from its original position. During the tests, no destruction of any parts, opening of buckles or failure of locking systems is allowed. The width of the straps must be more than 25 mm for groups 0, 0+ and 1 and more than 38 mm for 2 and 3. In the event of a collision, they must not move more than 30 mm.
Car seat Bertoni JUNIOR What are crash tests and what are they for?
In addition to having a certificate, you should be interested in what the annual official crash tests and test drives of child car seats say.
As a result of a specially designed set of tests, a rating of child car seats is compiled, the results of which make it possible to correctly distribute various options according to the degree of safety.
This list will help you find the most suitable seat for your child. It also determines the best car seat of the year in different categories. Thanks to this information, you can more soberly evaluate the reviews of various models, find out everything good and bad about any model. It is likely that such ratings are not a 100% guarantee that will allow you to choose the right and buy the best, but user reviews can come to the rescue, which will provide a lot of useful information.
How are chairs classified by age group?
To begin with, you should know that child restraints are divided into groups according to the weight of the child for which they are designed. Here indicators such as strength, fixation system and other subtleties are tied. The table below shows which car seat groups exist:
| Group | Weight | Approximate age | Peculiarities |
| Group 0/0+ | from 0 to 13 kg | 0 to 12 months | car seat |
| Group 0+/1 | from 0 to 18 kg | 0 to 4 years | Armchair |
| Group 1 | from 9 to 18 kg | from 9 months to 4 years | Armchair |
| Group 0/1/2 | from 0 to 25 kg | from 0 to 7 years | Armchair |
| Group 1/2 | from 9 to 25 kg | from 9 months to 7 years | Armchair |
| Group 2/3 | from 15 to 36 kg | from 3 to 12 years | Armchair |
| Group 1/2/3 | from 9 to 36 kg | from 3 to 12 years | Armchair |
| Group 3 | from 25 to 36 kg | 7 to 12 years old | Booster |
car seat- This is a restraint for a newborn up to a year old. It is attached to the seat with special seat belts. The infant car seat allows the baby to travel in the most comfortable position, that is, lying down.
Booster- This is a wide adaptation for sitting without a back. It ensures the correct position and height of the small passenger. There are many remarks on the Internet that the booster does not guarantee side protection, but today it is very popular and is used quite widely. The baby, put in the booster, is fixed with a standard belt that goes diagonally over the shoulder and protects it from injury and falling out in an emergency. The booster is used to transport children in a group weighing from 25 to 36 kg.
Car seat - booster Seat Selection Criteria
The choice of car seats according to the parameters must provide for the mandatory compliance of products with the ECE R44.03 standard. It regulates all the technical parameters of a child seat in a car. They must be checked before the start of sales by testing for impact resistance in the safety rating. The last edition of the auto standard came into force in 1995. According to her, a quality ADAC car seat:
- protects against side and frontal collisions:
- provides for the introduction of a new subgroup "0+" and color coding, which helps with the installation of the product (red - the front side is installed in the direction of the car, blue - against);
- goes through a series of tests.
The tests that child seats pass are as follows:
- compliance of seat belts with tension force, resistance to temperature extremes, abrasive substances and ultraviolet radiation;
- opening the belt buckle with a force of 40-60 N, which corresponds to about 4-6 kg without loading. If it is present, this indicator increases to 80 N;
- avoid slipping or shifting the belt more than the standard.
When choosing a seat, remember the fine for transporting children without a car seat in 2016 - it is already 3 thousand rubles.
Car seat for children: the best safety on the road! Also note the following features:
- the size of the device for transportation;
- compliance with the weight of the child;
- backrest tilt adjustment (convenient when the child spends a lot of time in the car and can comfortably stay awake and sleep);
- the presence of a table for food;
- compatibility of fasteners with your car (it is also checked in universal models);
- shoulder and head protection;
- accessories (curtains, covers);
- seat material. Find out if it's hypoallergenic and how well it washes.
Despite the apparent integrity, their fasteners and adjustment mechanisms could be deformed. Otherwise, there will be a threat to the life of the baby.
How to choose a car seat for a newborn?
After the birth of your child, you need a baby carrier so that he can travel comfortably and safely. Doctors recommend that you refrain from long trips for up to six months, and then make a stop every 2 hours so as not to tire the baby.
The infant carrier should ensure a comfortable recumbent position for the baby and be securely fastened to the car seat.
Car seat for newborns You have the opportunity to choose from three possible options - these are the following groups:
- 0/0+ - if your baby does not have a large build, and you want it to be a car seat;
- 0+/1 is a transformer that you can use for about 4 years. It provides weight up to 18 kg;
- 0/1/2 is a transformer that will last you longer than the previous one. There is no limit of 18 kg - it allows a mass of up to 25 kg;
When making your choice, you must understand that the increase in universal capabilities in some way reduces the level of comfort.
Therefore, if possible, it would be correct to choose the first option. And when your baby is older and grows up to 25 kilograms, it is better to purchase an option for this group, for example, from 15 to 36 kilograms.
Crash tests of 2015 according to the magazine "Autoreview"
As mentioned above, the most trusted source of information for choosing a child car seat is the annual official crash tests. They provide more complete, truthful and objective information. Only such “field tests” give an accurate picture and make it possible to objectively evaluate all groups, the qualities of various options.
Before starting to analyze the results of tests and test drives of the 2014-2015 season, let's dwell on one model, without mentioning which any discussion on the network rarely does. We are talking about a product of Russian production "Mishutka". Our favorite habit of buying cheap makes this name often pop up among users.
The documentation indicates that the Mishutka budget chair has passed all the necessary tests and is properly certified. In fact, it was not possible to find any mention of him in any of the results of official tests for the 2014-2015 season.
Car seat "Mishutka" This is a chair for passengers weighing from 15 to 36 kg, the design of which looks rather unconvincing. Among the advantages, the following factors can be listed:
- Low cost;
- The ability for some models to unfold in a horizontal position;
- Variety of color solutions.
Of the shortcomings, there are the following factors:
- Too large for small cars;
- Some models do not have headrests;
- The table in some modifications has a purely decorative role and makes fastening difficult;
- The base of the chair is very fragile and easily bent by hand;
- In an emergency, as experience shows, a five-point belt does not ensure the safety of a child weighing from 15 to 36 kilograms.
Very often there is an opinion that this chair performs a purely decorative role, being not a very effective means of protecting a baby weighing from 15 to 36 kilograms.
And now let's look at the list of crash tests of various brands of car seats provided by the Autoreview magazine for 2014-2015.
In the methodology of 2014-2015, children's dummies, fragments of the Lada-Kalina car and a small catapult were used as a means of impact when simulating an emergency.
There were two types of impact - frontal and side. The hardness of impacts was higher than in the tests, which are carried out according to the European standard.
For starters, weighing was done. The results showed that among full-weight products (the booster and frameless ones were not weighed), the Chinese product from Kenga was the lightest, and the Japanese manufacturer Carmate was the heaviest. This does not affect the level of protection in any way, but only speaks of the convenience of manual carrying.
car seat As experience shows, competent fixation has a very serious effect on the level of security. It is necessary to drown it as much as possible in the seat and only then tighten the belt. Therefore, the level of availability of markings and explanations for fixing was evaluated - how big is the possibility of making a mistake.
The German model Romer King II LS and the Japanese Carmate using belts, as well as the German Cybex Pallas 2-fix and Kiddy Phoenixfix Pro 2 with a table locking system, practically exclude the possibility of error.
The biggest difficulties were caused by the FEST adapter, made in Kostroma, and the Berry product, also made in Russia.
Car seat Kiddy Phoenixfix Pro 2 The best results in protection against injuries of the cervical vertebrae during a frontal impact were shown by the Kiddy Phoenixfix Pro 2 chair. The Cybex Pallas 2-fix, Carmate and Russian Siger product groups also did an excellent job. Well done German Romer Trifix.
The expensive product Romer King II LS, as well as the Chinese Kenga YB 704 and the British Happy Baby Voyager completely failed the test. Here, with a strong blow, a concussion is almost guaranteed. The Spanish company Casualplay also did not pass the test - at the moment of impact, the dummy hit its head hard on the front seat. Neither the adapter, nor the booster, nor the frameless product did the job.
When tested for side impact in 2014-2015, almost all groups of products crossed the red limit. Only chairs were tested here - neither a booster, nor an adapter, nor a frameless one was allowed to such tests in 1515. This was explained by the fact that the booster and other models are unlikely to be able to cope with the test, the results of which are disappointing even for full-fledged car seats.
The results of the 2014-2015 test showed that the lowest level of safety is guaranteed not by full-fledged car seats, but by an adapter, a booster and a frameless product. Here the child's body experiences enormous overloads, the structure can break and even tear.
A little better coped with the task of a car seat without additional means of fixation, using standard seat belts. The 2014-2015 test failed the Romer King II LS model - overload of the thoracic region during a frontal and side impact. The Japanese Carmate product did not withstand a side impact well and during a direct collision, the stop was destroyed. At the German RECARO Young Sport, a belt came loose during a side impact, and an excessive load was created.
The best results in the 2014-2015 tests were shown by the German models Cybex Pallas 2-fix and Romer Trifix. Their cost is quite high, but for the safety of the child, you should choose the best.
Crash test car seats 2015 ADAC Automobile Club - the most respected child seat expert
In Europe, and perhaps throughout the world, the most authoritative expert in the field of testing child seats is the German automobile club ADAC.
Every year, baby transport products are tested here and the results are published, which enjoy well-deserved confidence around the world.
The Germans use the same technique as described above. For testing, special dummies were used, equipped with a system of various sensors. Frontal and side impacts were simulated, after which the seat and sensor data on the dummy were analyzed.
The following factors were taken into account in the evaluation:
- Degree of protection;
- Ease of use;
- Ergonomic indicators;
- Ease of maintenance.
The following models showed the best results:
In a group for passengers weighing up to 13 kilograms, whose age is approximately one and a half years:
- Cybex Cloud Q (Germany);
- Cybex Cloud Q with Base Q-fix (isofix) base (Germany);
- Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus (Netherlands);
- Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus (Netherlands) with 2wayfix base;
- GRACO SnugFix (Great Britain);
- GRACO SnugFix (UK) with SnugFix Isofix Base;
- Simple Parenting Doona+ (Israel);
- Simple Parenting Doona+ (Israel) with Isofix Base;
In the group for passengers with a height of 40 to 105 cm, whose age is up to about 4 years:
- Concord Reverso with base (Germany);
Car seat Concord Reverso In a group for passengers whose age is approximately from 1 to 4 years:
- Maxi-Cosi Axiss Fix (Netherlands);
- Maxi-Cosi 2wayPearl (i-Size) with 2wayFix Base (Netherlands);
- Britax Romer King II ATS (Germany);
- Britax Romer King II LS (Germany);
- Maxi-Cosi Tobi (Netherlands);
- INGLESINA Amerigo I-Fix (Italy).
In the group for passengers from 15 to 36 kg in height, whose age is approximately from 4 to 12 years:
- BRITAX ROMER Kidfix SL SICT (isofix) (Germany);
- BRITAX ROMER Kidfix SL (isofix) (Germany);
- BRITAX ROMER Kid II (Germany);
- KIDDY Smartfix (Isofix) (Germany);
- CYBEX Solution M (Germany);
- CYBEX Solution M-fix (isofix) (Germany);
- HEYNER Maxi Protect Aero (Germany);
All of the above products were rated as “good” - no excellent products were found in tests this year.
Car seat Cybex Solution M-Fix The following models failed completely:
- Casualplay Sono Fix (isofix) (gr. 0+) (Spain);
- Simple Parenting Doona (gr. 0+) (Israel)
- Simple Parenting Doona & Isofix Base (isofix) (gr. 0+) (Israel)
- Hauck Varioguard (Isofix) (gr. 2/3) (Germany).
The reputation of the ADAC Automobile Club gives reason to trust its assessment in such tests. The results of these tests will help all parents who are faced with the choice of which model should be preferred.
ADAC car seat crash test results Crash tests of ADAC child car seats 2016
Until the end of May, the car seats of the 2015 ranking were considered the best. We recognized the leaders of this year thanks to the ADAC test, which was held in Germany two months ago. The winner was determined by the method of crash tests of child car seats (26 pieces).
Choosing a child car seat All seats were divided into the following categories, determined by the age and weight of the child:
- 0+ (0=-13 kg, up to 1 year);
- 1+ (9-18 kg, up to 3-4 years);
- 0+/1 - this child car seat is suitable for babies 0-3 years old, withstanding loads up to 18 kg;
- 0+/1/2 - in the ADAC test, it is indicated for children under 7 years old with a maximum load of 35 kg;
- 1-2-3 - child car seats, which are intended for babies weighing 9-36 kg, that is, up to about 12 years;
- 2-3 - for children weighing 15-26 kg, these 2016 child car seats are also suitable up to 12 years.
ADAC car seat crash tests 2016 Results of the "0+" group
The products of the following models took part in the crash test for child car seats 2016:
- KIDDY Evo-Luna i-Size hard mount. It is designed for babies 45-83 cm tall. It showed itself excellently in terms of the “safety” parameter and well in all others, with the exception of the content of harmful substances, having received a “satisfactory” rating there. Crash tests put it in the lead in the ranking of child car seats in this age category;
- JOIE i-Gemm (i-Size). This model in the list of car seats according to the results of the crash test of child seats showed good results. It is safe for the health of the baby, but is not equipped with rigid attachments to the car body;
- JOIE i-Gemm + i-Base (Isofix + i-Size). Like the previous model, this best car seat from JOIE i-Gemm is designed for children 40-85 cm tall. It is equipped with Isofix anchorages, which allowed it to show good results in crash testing;
Child car seat JOIE i-Gemm + i-Base - KIDDY Evo-Lunafix. A feature of this participant in the selection of the best car seat of 2016 is the possibility of almost horizontal placement of the child, as well as an additional layer that allows the passenger to take a position against the vehicle in an accident;
- MAXI COSI Citi (Bébé Confort Citi). This model from the car seat tests performed well and received a “good” rating for each of the items in the table. Designed for weight less than 13 kg;
- BESAFE iZi Go Modular i-Size. It has a height limit - up to 75 cm. It has proven itself in the safety parameter of car seats;
- BESAFE iZi Go Modular i-Size + i-size base. It differs from the previous model by the presence of a rigid attachment to the car, which increases its safety.
BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size child car seat Group 1
In this group of child car seats, the list of participants is as follows:
- BRITAX Romer King II. In the list of child car seats, ADAC 2016 has good results, which are accompanied by satisfactory safety. Designed for weight up to 18 kg;
- RECARO Optiafix. The optimal choice in the child car seat test for children from one year old - this year the car seat test was, in contrast to the previous year, passed more successfully;
- CHICCO Oasys 1 Evo Isofix (bgl. Chicco Oasys 1). The CHICCO brand did not please - tests of child car seats showed, to put it mildly, not the highest resistance to impacts.
Britax Römer King II child car seat Next came the I-SIZE subgroup. Its features are growth restrictions and the ability to drive against the car for up to 1.5 years. The safety rating in this subgroup was determined between the following models:
- CONCORD Reverso PLUS (Isofix + i-Size). The model from CONCORD showed consistently good results, and their overall rating is also “good”;
- BESAFE iZi Kid X2 i-Size. Model with excellent ergonomics and durability;
- BESAFE iZi Modular i-Size + i-size base. Unlike the previous one, it takes up a lot of space. Also, car seat rating experts had doubts about the quality of the materials. The result is "good".
Child car seat Concord Reverso Plus Groups 0+/1 and 0+/1/2
The first two participants in the child seat test are designed for babies up to a year old, and the last one is for older children:
- HAUCK Varioguard Plus. Despite the good safety results, tests of the car seats of this model showed their rapid wear and poor ergonomics, for which, in general, the model received only a satisfactory score;
- KIWY SF01 Q-Fix. With acceptable ergonomics in the car, the model failed miserably in safety tests. The German car seat test does not recommend it;
- CHICCO Seat-Up 012. A kind of seat that can withstand up to 25 kg. Passed the safety test satisfactorily. The overall average score is quite high, given that we have a transformer model that is popular in America today. It has the ability to change the configuration as the child grows up.
Child car seat Seat Up 012 Group 1-2-3
Child seat tests continued on models that can withstand up to 36 kg. The members of the group were:
- JOIE Transcend (Isofix). Attracts users and gets good scores from experts, and all at an affordable price and good security performance. Equipped with a folding table;
- Britax Romer Advansafix 2 SICT. Aroused interest among specialists due to the large slope and the presence of rigid mounts. It performed well in impact tests. Made from quality materials;
- KIDS EMBRACE. This transformer failed the impact test. Although in other categories, with the exception of safety and hypoallergenicity of materials, it performed well.
Child car seat Joie Transcend Group Group 2-3
This subgroup is considered the most "easy" for testers. For an older child, the safest mechanisms represented by the following models have long been invented:
- BRITAX RÖMER Discovery SL. For many years now, child seat tests have been distinguished by versatility, ergonomics and reliability;
- BRITAX RÖMER Kidfix II XP. This representative of the latest generation of the company showed, in addition to ergonomics, excellent performance;
- BRITAX RÖMER Kidfix II XP Sict. In 2016, the company was 0.2 points short of an “excellent” rating (the record was set, however, under different conditions), but experts noted an increase in front impact resistance;
Britax Römer Kidfix II XP child car seat - JOIE Duallo. The model looks like a persistent "middle peasant" and received all the "good" ratings, with the exception of not too high-quality materials;
- MAXI COSI Rodi fix Airprotect. Equipped with rigid fasteners to the car. In the updated test conditions, this transformer proved to be at a decent level;
- MIGO Sirius. The model of this brand, which is rarely seen in Russia today, also passed the tests well, and more successfully than the version with isofix fasteners;
- MIGO Sirius+. It is considered more reliable, provides for a large angle of inclination. Well withstands frontal and side impacts. Despite this, ergonomics are not at the best level, which deserved only a satisfactory score.
Conclusion
Modern legislation puts forward rather stringent requirements for the level of safety for transporting a baby under 12 years old. In order to determine the conformity of products that are manufactured by the industry, special annual crash tests are carried out.
They consist in the fact that the simulation of the loads that may occur in an emergency is carried out, and the ability of the product to provide passenger protection is evaluated. The results of such tests give reason to believe that these products are the best choice for ensuring the safety of transporting a baby in a car.
The safety of a child in a car depends not only on the skills and abilities of the driver, the situation on the road, but also on personal safety equipment. The 2017-2018 car seat rating allows you to choose the most suitable device.
Top 10 Baby Models
- Kiddy Evo-Luna i-Size
- Cybex Aton Q i-Size
- Joie i-Gemm (i-Size)
- Kiddy Phoenixfix 3 (Isofix)
- Joie i-Gemm + i-Base
- Besafe iZi Go Modular i-Size
- Concord Reverso Plus
- Cosatto Moova Britax Romer Kidfix II XP Sict
- Joie Duallo
- Maxi Cosi Rodifix Airprotect
The ongoing tests of chairs from different manufacturers are designed to determine the best among them. During testing, reliability and protection account for approximately half of the points that are taken into account when compiling a rating. Depending on the type of crash test, 20-25% is accounted for by ease of use.
The need to take into account the latter factor is explained by the fact that the less convenient the device for installation in the car, the greater the risk that parents will make a mistake when fixing the device. Improperly secured car seats are unreliable and can cause injury to the child.
According to the results of ADAC crash tests, the safest car seats are those that, according to the main evaluation criteria, showed high performance (table below). This opinion is shared by other leading independent organizations that conduct product safety research for children and adult consumers.
Rating of car seats for children in 2017-2018
Regardless of who conducts the research, child protection in the car receives the most attention.
It is this parameter that forms the assessment and rating by 40-60%. The remaining points are distributed to other characteristics that are checked by automobile and tourist clubs, companies, publishing houses. This table lists all models with the highest safety score.
Types of crash tests
The most reputable among the companies that conduct tests with child seats is the German automobile club ADAC. Its results are recognized all over the world, other manufacturers and companies are guided by it. In evaluating devices, the organization gives half the points for their safety, 20% for comfort and convenience, and another 10% for maintenance.
Together with the Germans, the Swiss automobile club Touring Club Suisse (TCS), which consists of over 1.5 million people, is also testing child seats. It has been researching child car seats for over half a century, with the first rankings published in 1968. Today, the club's data is identical to the information published by the German club, the differences between them are insignificant.
Separately from the German ADAC club, but using similar methods, the Dutch Automobile and Tourist Club ANWB conducts tests of the devices in question. For this, mannequins are used that imitate children of different ages. Experts pay attention to materials, their environmental friendliness and resistance to side impacts.
Together with ADAC, the German institute Stiftung Warentest developed the crash test methodology. In addition to safety, research is aimed at establishing controllability, the presence of harmful substances and ergonomics. The Institute presents a constantly updated ranking of car seats. It includes about four hundred models tested over the past 10 years.
Since 2003, the Autoliitto Automobile Club (Finland) has been checking children's devices for cars. Research is carried out together with ADAC according to the developed joint methods. In the second half of the 90s of the last century, EuroNCAP was formed - an international organization supported by the governments and automotive organizations of the EU, as well as the European Commission. Each car seat model is rated on a five-star system.
Other tests are carried out by the following organizations
- IIHS (USA) - A 6-year-old child dummy is used, products are examined according to four criteria - from a safe fit of the belt to a review for children.
- NASVA (Japan) - examine devices for ease of use and the consequences of a frontal impact at a speed of 55 km / h.
- ÖAMTC (Austria) - one of the leading companies in the world, conducts crash tests once or twice a year, the methods are regularly changed based on previous studies. As in TCS, products are evaluated for ergonomics and performance.
- Which? (Great Britain) - a magazine representing the interests of consumers. It makes a rating based on two characteristics - safety and usability. Moreover, the first forms an assessment of two-thirds.
Research organizations force car seat manufacturers to be attentive to the devices they produce, pay close attention to the safety of products, and improve parameters such as convenience, comfort, and service.
In Russia, there should no longer be low-quality child seats: according to the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, from January 1, 2015, all of them must comply with the European Rule ECE R44/04. Already good! But this is by regulation. And we will test them according to our new method. Which chair is best?
We tested 16 restraints of the so-called group 1 (for children weighing from 9 to 18 kg), and, along with the usual chairs, we had one frameless seat and two "alternative" options - a booster and an adapter.
We were especially interested in chairs made in Russia. In the nine years that have passed since the previous large-scale Autoreview test, we finally have factories that produce real child seats. For example, the Siger Transformer-Prime seat for groups 1-2-3 manufactured by the Ryazan LLC "Force" is similar to the French seat Nania Beline SP: high-quality plastic, simple fastening with a standard (car) belt, a collapsible design that allows, when the child grows up, use the pillow as a booster. True, two other Russian samples aroused less optimism: this is the Kostroma FEST adapter, now supplemented with a “harness” for the baby’s legs, and a frameless Berry chair manufactured by TRADE LLC from the Ulyanovsk region.
But Smeshariki's armchair is a surprise! - made not here, but in China. As well as the inexpensive "English" chair Happy Baby Voyager. And the Chinese seat Babyton LB-513 can be found in stores under other names: Pilot, Food-Food, Mishutka ... I myself saw the last one in Tolyatti.
By the way, having wandered around the shops, I came to the conclusion that the share of Russian products is still vanishingly small: almost all inexpensive "belt" chairs are made in five or six factories in China, and then they are given different names, sometimes by the method " cross pollination. For example, the booster and seat of the same Kenga brand are made in China in two different factories.
Among the seats fixed with a car belt, the honor of eminent manufacturers will be defended by the German Römer King II LS and Recaro Young Sport seats, as well as the Japanese Carmate Kurutto NT2 seat. From the chairs where the child is held by the “safety table”, we chose the thoroughbred Cybex Pallas 2-fix and kiddy phoenixfix pro 2. And we will check the effectiveness of the Isofix locks, supplemented by the “anchor” Top Tether mount, on the example of the Römer Trifix and Casualplay Q-Retraktor seats fix.
Three accelerometers are installed in the head of the Q3 dummy, a dozen more sensors are mounted in the "spine" that measure the forces and moments acting on the lower and upper parts of the neck, and there are 28 sensors in total. for Q6 and Q10 dummies, simulating older children, aged six and ten, respectively
This time the Avtodeti company joined the project. In addition to being a large multi-brand dealer of child seats, the avtodeti.ru website is also a serious information resource on child safety. We agreed that the Autochildren would provide us with chairs, and we would take care of everything related to the tests.
The presence of a certificate of conformity with the Rule ECE R44/04 or GOST R 41.44-2005, alas, is not a guarantee of safety. For their issuance in Russia, more than a dozen organizations that do not have the proper equipment for testing child seats are accredited
The better the fixation of the chair, the higher the safety. Therefore, during installation, the “belt” seat must be pressed as tightly as possible into the rear sofa and only then tighten the belt strongly, starting from the waist strap and ending with the diagonal
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And here is an important innovation of the test base: modern Q-series children's mannequins appeared in the AvtoVAZ passive safety laboratory, so now you can measure the acceleration of the pelvis and - most importantly! - load on the neck. Our fearless and unemotional assistant was the Q3 dummy, a 98.5 cm “child” with a weight of 15 kg, which must fit in group 1 seats (from 9 to 18 kg). It should, but the range of adjustments of the inner straps of the Kenga YB 704 and Happy Baby Voyager seats turned out to be insufficient - and the car's belt had to be used to fix the mannequin. But this is forgivable: the seats are universal, and the instructions allow children weighing 15 kg or more to be fastened with a standard car seat belt.
As well as nine years ago, for testing we will use a fragment of the body of the Lada Kalina station wagon (it is rigidly fixed on the trolley), and we will carry out the strikes using the so-called "small catapult". The system of rubber bands shoots the trolley like a slingshot - and it crashes into the "heel" of the hydraulic cylinder.
And the most important difference from previous tests is the new methodology. Together with AvtoVAZ specialists, we spent a year developing it: from now on, it includes not only a frontal but also a side impact. Moreover, both impacts are “harder” than with the current Euro NCAP crash tests! The fact is that in the last decade, many child seats in crash-tested cars have received maximum points from Euro NCAP experts - and the differences between good and very good seats seem to have ceased to exist. And our task is to identify the difference. Therefore, we increased the momentum for the frontal strike. If during our recent crash tests of Granta and Kalina, broken at a speed of 64 km / h, the peak deceleration of the body reached 33.9 g, then for our tests of child seats we raised the overload to 38 g. It's as if the same Grant or Kalina crashed into a deformable barrier not at 64 km / h, but at about 68-70 km / h. For the side impact, we opted for a deceleration of 31g instead of Eurocap's 26g.
It is clear that there were fears that with such severe tests, none of our seats installed in the direction of travel could protect the baby - the load on the “child” would be higher than when installed against the direction.
First we weighed the chairs. The lightest among the full-size ones (adapter, booster and frameless “rag” do not count) is the Chinese Kenga seat (3.45 kg), and the most massive is the Japanese Carmate (12.8 kg). But in our case, the mass only says how easy it will be to carry the armchair.
Safety is much more dependent on following the recommendations for attaching the seat. And here we have already taken into account the clarity and clarity of the markings, the presence of control indicators and interlocks that exclude incorrect installation (you can read about what happens if you fasten the chair incorrectly on the following pages). The risk of making a mistake when installing the chair was evaluated in points from zero to ten (the higher the score, the lower the risk). Together with VAZ specialists and Avtodeti expert Sergey Kerzhentsev, we agreed that it is almost impossible to make a mistake when fixing Carmate and Römer King II LS seats with a car belt, as well as snapping kiddy and Cybex seats onto Isofix brackets, where the child is “locked” with a removable table - nine points out of ten. And the most difficult thing (three points) is to figure out the abundance of straps of the FEST adapter and the Berry frameless chair: the probability of an error is as high as when fixing the Babyton and Kenga YB 704 seats. There were some oddities. We were never able to put an additional clip on the belt, which comes with the Smeshariki and Siger seats: in Kalina, there was simply no space left for this clip between the regular belt lock and the seat body! Smeshariki and Siger were saved from early disqualification by sales assistants who advise buyers ... to fasten their seat without additional fixation of the belt.
When testing with a side impact (photo on the left), the front seat is not needed, so a bracket with a high-speed camera will take its place. For a frontal impact (on the right), the camera moved to the left side, and a fragment of Kalina's body was additionally fixed on the trolley with two braces, since the peak overload is higher: 38 g versus 30 g in a side impact
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What misfortunes await a child sitting in his chair if the car gets into an accident? In a frontal impact, the most dangerous are the loads on the neck. The muscles are still weak, but the head is already heavy! The Q3 manikin allows you to measure forces and moments acting on both the lower and upper parts of the neck. But since the Euro NCAP committee does not yet regulate either the bending moment or the tensile strength of the neck for three-year-old children, we, as during the test of adapters in Germany, decided to rely on the criteria adopted for adults. And it turned out that the absolutely safe "adult" threshold for bending moment of 42 Nm was slightly exceeded only when using the FEST adapter (42.5 Nm).
So we will judge the safety of the cervical vertebrae by the tensile force. The kiddy chair turned out to be the best - less than 2 kN with a safe limit of 2.7 kN. Carmate, Cybex and Siger seats also fit into this framework. An unpleasant surprise was that the expensive Römer King II LS seat failed this exam, as did the Kenga YB 704 and Happy Baby Voyager seats, as well as all devices that allow small children to be fastened with a regular car seat belt. When using an adapter, booster or frameless seat, the nod of the dummy was such that the force went beyond the "red" 3.3 kN.
I tightened the internal straps with a calibrated force, the same for all chairs. And the expert of Avtodeti Sergey Kerzhentsev (pictured on the left) then also checked the tightening using a simple everyday rule: more than two fingers should not pass under the diagonal branches of the belt
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These same products are unlikely to protect the head of the child from damage. Despite the absence of hard contact with the back of the front seat, the deceleration of the head exceeded the “red” threshold of 100 g - consider that a severe concussion is guaranteed! The same fate will befall the child in the Casualplay chair: here, during the impact, the flimsy tilt mechanism of the “bowl” collapsed, the lodgment rushed forward together with the mannequin, and the “child” hit its head against the front seat with force. And, as in the case of neck loads, the kiddy, Cybex, Carmate and Römer Trifix chairs became excellent performers: slowing down the head of the less safe 87 g.
The load on the pelvis slightly exceeded 100 g only in the Babyton chair, but the pelvis, thank God, is not the head. The main thing is that there is no dangerous effect of diving, which can lead to damage to the abdomen. And here, as shown by high-speed video footage, the greatest risk is the frameless Berry chair: during the impact, it simply broke - and the belt slid from the hips to the chest. At the same time, the pelvic deceleration amounted to a harmless 70.2 g.
Now - about chest overload. Only Siger and Cybex seats fit within the boundaries of the "green corridor" (up to 50 g for three-year-old children). And the "red" line of 65 g, along with the seats of Berry, Casualplay and both products of the Kenga brand, even the Römer King II LS chair crossed.
It is useless to use the headrest of the car for additional fixation. Even at the Nania seat, where Kalina's headrest hooked the chair best, the back popped out from under it during the impact.
We also measured the chest overload during a side impact, and this time the border of the “red” zone was expanded by 15 g, up to 80 g. The fact is that a side impact is more fleeting, and the danger from overloads is directly proportional to the duration of their impact. But the kiddy, Kenga, Nania and Römer King II LS seats did not fit into this limit either. Despite the fact that these chairs protect the baby’s head in a side impact perfectly (acceleration did not exceed the “green” 72 g), the shape of their sidewalls is poorly suited for protecting the chest in Kalina.
Armchairs Carmate and Happy Baby with their too rigid sidewalls of the headrests did not save either the head or the chest (the overloads exceeded 90 g), so the small bending moment acting on the neck (maximum 49.4 Nm with a dangerous threshold of 57 Nm) is little consolation. All the more so because all the other chairs have a load on the neck when hit from the side “green” or budding “yellow”.
After each impact, we changed the seat belt. And after testing Isofix seats - also the back of the rear sofa, which was damaged
Due to the destruction of internal mechanisms during a frontal impact, the Casualplay Q-Retraktor Fix chair threatens the child not only with a strong blow to the head on the front seat, but also with broken legs caught in a trap
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But at non-chairs ... We simply did not allow them to test with a side impact: we feared for the safety of an expensive dummy. In addition, our tests in Germany showed that even with a weaker side impact, neither the booster nor the adapter will save the "baby" from a strong head-butt on the door.
We calculated the final rating as follows. The weighting of the results of both frontal and side impacts is 35% each. The ratings themselves were set according to this principle: if the overload is within the "green" zone - ten points, and if it exceeds the "red" limit - zero. And the remaining 30% - for reducing the risk of both improper installation of the chair itself and fixing the child in it.
Even idols are fragile! Due to the fact that the mannequin's arms (they do not have sensors) lay for some time in an unheated warehouse, the polyvinyl chloride lost elasticity, and during frontal impacts with the Kenga booster, the right elbow collapsed, and with the Römer Trifix chair, the left elbow. The benefit of the “baby” was “cured” by replacing broken joints with metal ones.
The failure of all "other means", including the booster, did not come as a surprise to us. And it was unpleasantly surprising that many inexpensive chairs performed only a little better - those that are fixed on the car seat with its regular belt and are devoid of mechanisms for its tightness. But they, unlike boosters and adapters, somehow protect children when hit from the side.
Romer Trifix. The chair, fixed with Isofix fasteners and an “anchor” belt, provides the smallest overhang and optimal nodding kinematics upon impact, which reduces the load on the head and neck
Babyton LB-513. In a simple seat, fastened with a regular seat belt, there is a higher risk for the legs due to more forward movement, and the child’s “nod” is stronger due to the worse stability of the seat itself
Berry. And worst of all, the baby will be protected by “other means”. For example, a frameless chair that broke during the impact and allowed not only monstrous overloads, but also strong diving under the belt
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Discouraged and expensive "belt" chairs. The Römer King II LS seat overloaded the child's chest in both side and frontal impacts. The Carmate Kurutto NT2 model turned out to be dangerous in a side impact, and in a frontal impact, the stop in the bottom of the car broke at the seat. There are also complaints about the Recaro Young Sport seat: during a side impact, the belt lock was unfastened - and the chest overload was close to critical.
The Casualplay Q-Retraktor Fix chair did not live up to expectations, even despite the Isofix locks and the “anchor” strap: the internal mechanisms simply fell apart.
In terms of g-forces (31 g peak!) our side impact imitates the future Euro NCAP 2016 crash test. For added realism, we used a real car door, rather than a flat plywood panel as in the ECE R129 and ADAC tests. Only the glass was dismantled: according to the assurances of the VAZ, at Kalina, during a side crash test, it always crumbles even before the dummies nod
And for my child, I would not be stingy and bought either Cybex Pallas 2-fix or Römer Trifix. Yes, expensive, but it was these chairs that provided the best protection. Moreover, almost every new car now has Isofix mounts, including Grants and Kalina in basic versions.
* Frontal impact safety score, points
** Side impact safety rating, points
*** Evaluation of the exclusion of incorrect installation, points
Cybex Pallas 2-fix
Final grade 9.34
Price 23,665 rubles.
Specified manufacturer Cybex GmbH (Germany)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 11.20
The safest chair we've tested snaps onto Isofix braces. But the fastening is not strong, and it is not surprising that the connecting plastic parts collapsed during both crash tests: Isofix is used only to fix the seat in the right place. The child is held in the seat by a “safety table”, which goes around the standard car belt. From the point of view of the comfort of the child, the solution is ambiguous, but for safety, the configuration of the table is good: all loads during a frontal impact are within the boundaries of the “green” zone. And in case of a side impact, the optional external buffers on the sides of the chair work perfectly - the protection of the chest and head is sufficient.
The Cybex inertia ratchet automatically pushes the headrest forward in a frontal impact, reducing the risk of neck whiplash on rebound
Isofix fasteners with flimsy plastic rods are not designed for serious loads, but a chair with a table holds mostly not Isofix, but a car seat belt
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Romer Trifix
Final grade 7.78
Price 24 950 rubles.
Specified manufacturer Britax-Römer Kindersicherheit GmbH (Germany)
Group 1
Weight, kg 10.90
The indiscreet price does not seem too high when you see how well thought out the design is. Internal straps - with patented overlays and convenient height adjustment. Powerful sidewalls and a massive metal base of Isofix locks, coupled with an “anchor” fastening belt - and as a result, the best protection in case of a side impact! Loads during a frontal impact are also small - only slightly above the "green" limits. Römer Trifix should be blamed only for the deceptive “anchor” belt tension indicator: it shows a green “permissive” strip, even when the second branch of the belt is loosened.
At the front of the RÖmer Trifix chair, there is a red indicator of unfastened Isofix (when the lock is latched, it changes to green) - you don’t have to look for it, bending over three deaths
The "anchor" Top Tether belt must have a green indicator of the correct tension, which should only work when all the branches of the belt are taut
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Carmate Kurutto NT2
final grade 5,33
Price 26 450 rubles.
Specified manufacturer Carmate Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Japan)
Group 0+, 1
Weight, kg 12.80
The most expensive chair turned out to be the heaviest, but by no means the safest. The swivel mechanism of the “bowl”, which makes it easier to get the child in and fastened on, is great. But a heavy seat is fastened in the car with a low-missing seat belt - without a tightness mechanism, the fixation is extremely weak. During a side impact, the chair was dangling around the cabin with the largest amplitude, and therefore the exorbitant loads on the head and chest were not a surprise. In a frontal impact, the criteria for injury were small, but the emphasis in the bottom of the car could not stand it and bent. This chair needs an “anchor” belt and Isofix locks, but, alas, this option is not provided for the Kurutto NT2 model.
A powerful stop at the bottom, alas, is weakened by technological holes. With a frontal impact, he could not withstand the inertia of a massive chair and broke
So that during a side impact the “belt” seat does not dangle like a pendulum, like Kurutto NT2, the belt must cling to the back as high as possible and reach out with a special mechanism
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Siger Transformer-Prime
Final grade 5.10
Price 2 949 rub.
Specified manufacturer Force LLC (Russia)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 4.25
Judging by the points scored, the Russian product turned out to be the best among the relatively affordable universal chairs of groups 1-2-3. Despite the significant deformation of the door upholstery during a side impact and a significant forward seat forward during a frontal impact (the movement could reduce the additional belt lock, but it cannot be installed in Kalina’s cabin), the “orange” threat level was recorded only due to an overload of the head in 81, 7 g in side impact. However, if we left glass in the doorway (or put a plywood shield instead of it, as is often done in such tests), then the result would most likely be worse: the video shows that the mannequin's head flew out of the arms of the headrest. But we have no formal grounds to lower the rating.
According to the instructions, it was necessary to install a clothespin at the seat belt buckle. But in Kalina and Grant there is simply no place for him.
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kiddy phoenixfix pro 2
Final grade 4.57
Price 16 000 rub.
Specified manufacturer kiddy GmbH (Germany)
Group 1
Weight, kg 6.35
In appearance, this chair with a “safety table” differs little from the Cybex seat, but costs one and a half times cheaper. You find an explanation by taking both chairs in your hands: kiddy is almost twice as light! In a frontal impact, the lower inertia of the chair did not win: the loads on the head and neck are small, but the chest acceleration of 57 g raises the threat level to “orange”. And with a side impact, the “red” 82.2 g already acted on the chest! That's because the headrest is made entirely of foam: its "ear" broke - and most of the load was transferred to the chest.
Despite the top safety ratings from the ADAC club and the highest authority of the kiddy company (these seats are often used when testing cars according to Euro NCAP standards), we would warn against buying the phoenixfix pro 2 kiddy seat.
The headrest of the kiddy chair is made entirely of foam and breaks in the event of a strong side impact, leaving the child's head unprotected in case of secondary impacts.
Just like the Cybex chair, the plastic parts of the Isofix fasteners on the kiddy are not designed to withstand a strong impact. But this is not a problem: the car belt holds the child through the safety table
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Casualplay Q-Retractor Fix
Final grade 4.28
Price 22 400 rub.
Specified manufacturer Play (Spain)
Group 1
Weight, kg 11.00
The Spanish top model with inertial (!) internal straps, and even with Isofix fasteners and an “anchor” belt, judging by the ADAC tests, should have performed no worse than Römer and Cybex chairs. This was clearly indicated by the price: Casualplay is only slightly more affordable than the leaders. Alas, in both blows, the mechanisms for adjusting the inclination of the “bowl” crumbled, and with them the hopes for a good result. And if during a side impact this almost did not affect the protection (the developed sidewalls of the chair secured the baby), then with a frontal impact it was a drama. The "child" strongly kissed his head and legs against the back of the front seat, and on the rebound the armchair "broke" the shins and feet caught in a trap. For more than twenty thousand rubles, you can find a safer chair.
The internal inertia straps of the Casualplay seat increase the comfort of the child due to greater freedom of movement. But in terms of safety, this is a dubious decision: the straps are devoid of preload and are worse than traditional, “static”, fix the baby during the impact
The “weak link” of the Casualplay chair is the “bowl” tilt adjustment mechanism: it collapsed in both types of tests
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Recaro Young Sport
Final grade 3.85
Price RUB 12,990
Specified manufacturer Recaro Child Safety GmbH (Germany)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 8.30
Recaro chairs lure children and their parents with rich-looking and most pleasant to the touch upholstery, beautiful reliefs and the magic of a brand inspired by motorsports glory. And when all this is offered at a price half that of Isofix chairs from other eminent manufacturers, the hand itself reaches for the wallet.
Unfortunately, the seat belt fastening scheme without a mechanism for its tightness does not provide adequate protection: in a frontal impact, the level of threat to the neck and chest is “orange”, and in a side crash test, chest acceleration is close to critical 80 g. Moreover, the design of the car seat belt retainer is such that in the event of a side impact, it is ready to unfasten at the slightest contact with the door. Perhaps you shouldn't be tempted.
The insides of the Recaro chair are connected, among other things, with long self-tapping screws. Real German quality?
In a side impact, the car seat belt clip opened up. No wonder: the protruding tongue is ready to unfasten the latch even with a slight touch
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Smeshariki SM/DK-200 Pin
Final grade 2.93
Price 5 180 rub.
Specified manufacturer Ningbo Dargun Baby Product Co. Ltd. (China)
Group 0+, 1
Weight, kg 5.95
A Chinese armchair with an affectionate Russian name scares with rough details like a massive metal guide for a car belt, screwed to a plastic back without washers with a frail M6 bolt. The padding under the lock of the inner straps is thin, which threatens to injure the genitals. And the chair itself does not fit well to the back seat of Kalina: there is a gap of about 4 cm under the front edge of the pillow.
But the “trace” of the belt is clearly marked, fastening the seat is easy. And the loads on the head and chest in both blows, although large, still do not exceed the “red” limits. The belt guide fastener, which caused concern, as well as other elements of the chair, withstood the load - so there is no confirmed cause for concern, as well as for optimism.
At Smeshariki, as in the case of the Siger chair, it is impossible to install a clothespin on the belt
The upper attachment point of the belt is bent from a thick metal bar and simply screwed on with a bolt. Unaesthetic? But cheap, reliable and practical
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Romer King II LS
Final grade 2.70
Price RUB 18,560
Specified manufacturer Britax-Römer Kindersicherheit GmbH (Germany)
Group 1
Weight, kg 10.50
King II LS is the same “belt” model from Römer that we had on tests nine years ago, only modernized. Alas, the chances of severely pinching your fingers, lowering the folding "bowl" on the base, are still great.
Despite its solid appearance and thoughtful design, the chair was not able to fully protect the baby in severe accidents, modeled by our new method. In a frontal impact, the neck is in danger, stretched by a “red” force of 3.4 kN. And the chest overload was too high in both "collisions". And this is not an accident! During the crash test of Kalina according to the Euro NCAP method, the load on the chest in the King II LS chair went beyond the "green" threshold, although there were less overloads there.
Only in the King II LS chair, during a side impact, the dummy's leg flew off on the rebound. For a living child, this would mean a high probability of severe dislocation.
Mounting the RÖmer King II LS is as easy as shelling pears: fasten the belt, pass it through the marked slots, and lower the folding cradle. During the last operation, do not try to push the seat into the rear sofa or tighten the belt: pinch your fingers!
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Babyton LB-513
Final grade 2.69
Price 3 900 rub.
Specified manufacturer Kimura International Limited (Hong Kong)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 5.25
The Hong Kong origin seems to be just a gimmick. Armchairs Babyton -LB-513 and their clones with Russian names (Mishutka, Pilot, Food-Food, etc.) are made in China. It is more difficult to pass the car belt through the holes in the back of the seat than with other "belt" models, and the correct path of the belt is vaguely marked - the highest probability of error! If the fastening is incorrect, this threatens the child, first of all, with head injuries. But if the seat is properly secured, the level of protection is acceptable: chest overload is alarmingly brown, but not “red”. If it wasn't for the installation difficulties, the Babyton chair would have been the best Chinese product we've tested.
When using a pillow as a booster, be sure to use the sling (pictured) to adjust the position of the diagonal strap of the belt
Familiar design! Seven years ago, we already tested this chair in Germany (AR No. 6, 2008). But then it was called Bimbo, not Babyton
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Nania Beline SP
Final grade 2.63
Price 3 430 rub.
Specified manufacturer Team Tex (France)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 4.60
An inexpensive French chair stands out against the background of Russian-Chinese products with a presentable and pleasant to the touch upholstery, as well as a powerful headrest with developed sidewalls - it protects the head well in case of a side impact. And therefore it is doubly insulting that the design of the back of the chair poorly protects the chest: the overload has exceeded the dangerous 80 g.
In a frontal impact, the threat level to the neck is "orange". And in terms of clarity of markings and ease of installation, Nania leads among budget chairs - along with the Russian Saiger. But the failure in a side impact puts the French chair on a par with the Chinese and does not allow it to be recommended even to those who are on a tight budget.
The headrest of the Nania chair, openwork from the inside, cracked during a side impact, but fulfilled its mission with honor: the overload of the head was small
Like most universal chairs of group 1-2-3, the Nania Beline SP seat can be disassembled - and the pillow can be used as a booster
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Happy Baby Voyager
Final grade 1,99
Price 5 899 rub.
Specified manufacturer Happy Baby Project Ltd. (Great Britain)
Group 0+, 1-2
Weight, kg 7.50
A high-quality English chair for less than 6,000 rubles? So we didn’t believe it - and, looking at the documents, we found that the Voyager was not made in England at all, but in China, at the Jiangsu Lucky Baby Safety System branch factory. Unfortunately, the child in this chair will be lucky only if his height is less than 90 cm: then he can be fastened with internal straps. We had to fix the mannequin with a height of 98.5 cm using a car belt. With a frontal impact, everything is fine, but with a side "adult" belt threatens to cut the neck. The plump upholstery was immediately washed out - and it turned out that the configuration and rigidity of the plastic sidewalls were chosen poorly: the head and chest experienced the most dangerous overloads - more than 90 g. It is better to refrain from buying.
The back and pillow are connected in such a simple way. During the frontal impact, the rivets were simply torn out of the plastic!
VAZ engineers and I checked everything three times. In particular, the height of the inner straps: they must be at least shoulder level!
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Kenga YB 704
Final grade 1.05
Price 3 146 rub.
Specified manufacturer Ningbo Youbao Children's Products Co. Ltd. (China)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 3,45
At first glance, this Chinese chair is no worse than the rest. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the range of adjustment of the inner straps is not enough - just like the Happy Baby seat. And being fastened with a car seat belt, the child is protected very badly. The overloads of the head during a frontal impact and the chest during a side impact exceed 100 g! The worst of the full chairs. And the low price is no excuse.
Patch with the ECE R44 / 04 badge, a clear scheme for fastening the seat and the child in it, depending on the weight of the latter - everything is like in "pedigreed" products
The dummy pressed his hand and shoulder against the door harder than in any of the tested chairs: the deformation of the upholstery was the greatest
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Kenga LB 311 (booster)
Final grade 2.40
Price 1 121 rub.
Specified manufacturer Jiangsu Best Baby Car Seat Mfg. Co. Ltd. (China)
Group 2-3
Weight, kg 1 ,40
Formally, it is impossible to put small children in a booster. But they put you in jail, especially in a taxi! What does it threaten? With a side impact, everything is clear: as in our tests in the Römer laboratory, the baby will hit his head hard against the door. And even if the car is equipped with safety curtains, they will not help the child: the head will miss the pillow. And in a frontal impact, improper seating of the belt causes severe overloads. With the Kenga booster, all injury criteria exceeded the "red" limit.
Never transport babies in boosters!
Neither their own, nor others!
One of the few advantages of the Chinese booster: the plastic guide of the diagonal strap withstood the blow
With a frontal impact, the nod is such that the stretching of the neck, the overloads of the head and chest turned out to be above critical
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FEST 1541.8217010
Final grade 0.90
Price 730 rub
Specified manufacturer FEST Enterprise LLC (Russia)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 0 ,08
The cheapest in our test and, with the connivance of the traffic police, the most common “other means” in the regions that allows you to avoid a fine for improper transportation of children. Now, however, traffic cops at all levels disown adapters, calling them dangerous. But FEST is also improving: in the seven years that have passed since our tests of adapters in Germany, a system of straps has appeared that covers the child's legs, which is designed to eliminate the effect of diving.
The adapter is certified according to ECE R44/04. We have suspicions that it is fake: the European certificate was revoked from -FEST back in 2013, and tests conducted at NAMI only confirmed the danger of this product. Another proof is our frontal impact: the loads on the neck and head are outrageous! Although it is worth noting that the "harness" works - and there was no diving effect. But this does not negate the main thing: adapters have no place in your car!
Specified manufacturer TRADE LLC (Russia)
Group 1-2-3
Weight, kg 0 ,43
Adherents of the idea of frameless chairs claim that a similar design is being developed even at Volvo. Although Professor Lotta Jakobson, who has been in charge of child safety at Volvo for many years, has never heard of this. She, a supporter of seating babies in chairs installed against the move, would hardly have thought of bringing to mind such a “diaper” tied to the back of the back sofa.
The “armchair” Berry, sewn in the Ulyanovsk region, according to papers corresponding to ECE R44 / 03, was torn into los-kuts upon impact! The benefit of the "child" still held the regular seat belt of the car - and we did not have to blush in front of the VAZ because of the damaged dummy. But the diving was monstrous: the belt slid down on the baby's chest. And the loads are such that the chances of survival are negligible. Such "armchairs" should be banned at the legislative level!
Child restraints in Russia have been subject to mandatory certification since 2007. And from January 1, 2015, all child seats sold in our country must comply with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, which refers to Rule ECE R44/04. In other words, now we have the same requirements for child restraints as in other countries of the 1958 Geneva Agreement, including the EU countries. Most importantly, the technical regulation will soon be supplemented by the ECE R129 Rule, which also provides for side impact tests.
It remains only to convince the traffic police and the government to remove the ridiculous addition from paragraph 22.9 of the Rules of the Road, allowing children to be fastened using "other means." By the way, in 2013, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) working group on passive safety has already made its decision regarding adapters and other “assemblies of straps and guides” - that is, it cannot be considered child restraints, and all previously issued certificates have been revoked . For our part, we will make every effort so that this year an amendment to the traffic rules will be introduced, outlawing “other means”.
And yet the main problem related to the safety of child restraints in Russia is not the legislative framework as such. The trouble is issuing a large number of accreditations, that is, granting certain organizations the right to test such devices. Despite the fact that in Russia only NAMI and AvtoVAZ have the equipment necessary to conduct such tests, more than a dozen organizations have been given the right to check child restraints! You don't have to be a professional to understand: there can be no question of any full-fledged tests.
Another problem is that even chairs certified in Europe (under the Geneva Agreement of 1958, Russia recognizes the results of tests conducted abroad) do not always fully comply with the requirements of our technical regulations - for example, in terms of components or accompanying documentation. In 2011, we began regularly spot-checking retail-purchased child restraints, including frontal crash tests in accordance with ECE R44/04. For four years, 55 samples have been tested - and inconsistencies in terms of instructions and markings have been identified even for armchairs of eminent brands. In total, according to this parameter, we rejected 36 out of 55 products. But even worse, 26 out of 55 samples, as shown by our crash tests, did not meet safety requirements. And this, I emphasize, in the presence of certificates. Of course, fake ones.
Techniques
The best-known independent tests of child restraint systems are those conducted by the German automobile club ADAC and the Plus Test program of the Swedish Road Transport Research Institute VTI. How do these methods compare with the Auto Review and Euro NCAP crash tests, which are not carried out on racing bogies, but on real cars?
The energy and, consequently, the severity of the impact during the "trolley" test are determined not by the speed before the collision, as in the case of a car crash test, but by the magnitude of the deceleration and the duration of the pulse. For example, in a frontal impact according to the certification rules ECE R44/04 and ECE R129 (the procedure is the same for both rules), deceleration of more than 20 g must last at least 15 milliseconds, and the peak must not exceed 28 g. This is “softer” than ADAC and VTI (Plus Test) shocks, where an overload of more than 20 g must act three times longer, at least 45 ms. At the same time, the Swedish test is more demanding than the German one - even despite the fact that the peak deceleration is less (35 g instead of 37 g): the duration of an overload of more than 30 g, according to VTI standards, is 37 versus 13 milliseconds. In our tests, deceleration above 30 g lasts 17 ms, and its peak is 38 g. That is, approximately in the middle between the ADAC and Plus Test conditions.
This is noticeably "tougher" than those overloads that a three-year-old child's dummy experiences, seated in a child seat behind the driver during crash tests under the Euro NCAP or ARCAP programs. For example, the deceleration of the left threshold of Kalina was 33.9 g, and an overload of more than 30 g lasted only 10 ms. That is why the loads on the mannequin in the same chair - Römer King II LS during our bench tests were higher than in Kalina: the three-millisecond peak of head deceleration was 88.3 g versus 80.5 g, and the maximum deceleration of the chest was 67.8 g instead of 52.3 g.
Side impact is not yet mandatory for certification. And the i-Size standard (ECE R129) is advisory in nature and prescribes an acceleration impulse (the test is carried out when the cart is accelerating) of 11 g for 60 ms. We tested alternative child restraints in a similar way seven years ago in the Römer laboratory. Now AvtoVAZ specialists and I have chosen a different path. We took Kalina body overload data during a side crash test according to the current Euro NCAP methodology - and increased the momentum towards tightening in accordance with the Euro NCAP 2016 changes, when the mass of a bogie crashing into a car at 50 km / h will be increased from 950 to 1300 kg. Our impulse turned out to be slightly shorter than according to the ECE R129 Rule (50 ms instead of 60 ms), but the overload itself is three times higher: 31 g at the peak. It looks like our side impact tests are the most demanding!
Body deceleration curves in frontal impact
The price of a mistake
According to statistics, half of the seats secured with a standard seat belt are fixed incorrectly. - What threatens even a minor mistake?
When installing the Babyton seat, I ran the car's lap belt not under the "ear" of the seat cushion, but above it.
A blow - and a chair with a poorly fixed right angle turns to the left. The flight forward was such that the dummy firmly kissed the back of the front seat. The acceleration of the head for three milliseconds was 144 g, almost one and a half times more than the certainly dangerous 100 g, when a severe concussion is inevitable! And this despite the fact that the inexpensive Chinese Babyton chair is not a safety standard, but, being properly fixed, is able to protect the child in a frontal impact.
We were convinced of this when we repeated the test, already with the correct installation. The forward movement was significantly less, and the dummy did not reach the front seat with its head - the overload was “yellow” 90 g.
So read the instructions carefully, install the chair without fuss and be sure - even when you are in a hurry! - double check that the seat and the child in it are fastened correctly.
Noticed the difference? On the first slide, an example of incorrect installation: the belt is skipped over the armrest. On the second slide, the seat is fastened correctly
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Eurostandard
The new European i-Size standard (ECE R129) for child seats came into effect in mid-2013. So far, it is only advisory and will be introduced gradually, in three stages. The first stage is the requirements for seats with Isofix fasteners. The second stage is the requirements for boosters, which will have to have developed sidewalls for side impact protection. The third stage is the requirements for the so-called "integral restraints", in common parlance - cradles fastened with a regular seat belt. ECE R129 will finally replace the mandatory requirements of ECE R44/04 only by 2018.
What is good about the new standard?
Secondly, the i-Size standard, unlike the ECE R44/04 regulation, provides for side impact tests. The technique is not too demanding yet (only 11 g's for 60 ms), but it's better than nothing. The seat must be equipped with Isofix locks, an emphasis on the bottom of the car (the so-called “leg”) or a Top Tether anchor belt. And the i-Size logo on your car will tell you that there will be no problems installing such a chair, as, for example, happens in some compact vans with glove compartments in the bottom, when the “leg” rests on flimsy plastic.
Thirdly, the standard introduces a mandatory landing against the course for children under the age of 15 months. As already proven by crash tests, including our recent Granta and Kalina tests, the rearward landing provides the best protection for babies. The former ECE R44/04 standard prescribed it only for babies under nine months of age.
Fourth, ECE R129 crash tests will be conducted using the latest Q-Dummy, capable of measuring chest compression, neck forces and pelvic acceleration, unlike the outdated P-series dummies.
Fifth, the classification of child seats is carried out only depending on the height of children, and not on their weight or age. For example, for a child with a height of 115 cm, according to the new standard, the height of the back of the chair should be at least 66 cm, and the width between the sides should be at least 32 cm.
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Good day to you, dear reader! Here is an epic rating-battle of child car seats for children from 3 years and more. And so, a 3-year-old child is already big enough, he sits freely, can report what he doesn’t like, is actively interested in the world around him, etc. A baby on the road may not sleep at that age, it requires a lot of attention.
- - Popularity and fame of the brand / brand among parents.
- – An important criterion for the rating is the safety of child car seats (crash test results, expert reviews, etc.)
- - For the purity of the result of the model, we will choose in the same price range
- Chicco Oasys 2-3
Car seat rating: a short description and user reviews.
The car seat in a fairly short period of time (new in 2013) easily found its ardent fans. Several factors contributed to this, namely: Romer is one of the most famous brands in the car seat market with its army of fans.
The safety of this chair is off the charts! Thus, after an independent crash test ADAC, the chair received the highest score "Sehr gut" (no child seat in the 2/3 age category has such a rating). The chair received such results in a compartment of such security systems as: ISOFIX mount + SICT side airbags + XP-PAD belt guide.
All parents who bought this model were primarily guided by the results of the 2013 ADAC crash test. What could be more important than protecting a child?
But otherwise, there is no such unity, someone likes a short seat, and it seems to someone that the baby’s legs are hanging in the air and this is not good. Some parents complain about the dimensions of the chair, since there is almost no space for the passenger with the seat installed in the rear seat 3, while someone is happy with the width, since there is no embarrassment in winter and the child sits calmly in winter clothes.
The German-made car seat was designed to replace the old model from the series. The model has absorbed all the most advanced technologies of the eminent company, and the shortcomings of past generations have been corrected. And so, what is the hallmark of the novelty?
The protection of the car seat grows with the child, the backrest has 11 positions. Also an important factor is the presence of a system of enhanced protection against side impacts - L.S.P. System Plus. There are no crash test results yet, but the scores are likely to be in the same area as the SolutionX2-Fix chair - "Gut" ("Good"). The system of ventilation holes on the back and seat of the car seat protects the child from overheating.
I bought this chair for my son when he was 3 years old. Now the child is 5, we use it. I can’t say that I am 100% satisfied with it, there are serious shortcomings that came to light during the period of operation. The most important advantages of this chair for me: the price and the Isofix mounting system.
It looks very flimsy and unstable. L.S.P. system literally fell off in the summer on both sides. We looked, it was attached to the glue, which simply melted from the heat, although the weather was not hot. Glued back on with no problem. The material of the chair is very slippery, the child constantly rolls down, especially when falling asleep.
We are not going to change the chair yet, but we will buy a better car seat for our growing daughter.
The car seat transformer Concord Transformer T, although it is a light version of the more sophisticated Concord Transformer XT, still found its buyer. Moreover, the difference between the older and younger models is not very high. In XT, the material used for the cover is more expensive and of higher quality, but in Transformer T, the upholstery is made of wear-resistant breathable materials.
Of course, there is no backrest tilt, but I can assure you that your baby will have a good rest on long trips. Impressive protection is provided by a double impact-resistant body with high sidewalls, which in the event of a side impact will absorb a significant part of the impact energy.
Quite an interesting car seat, according to parents. Children really like to sit in the chair, the back is ergonomic and the baby felt great on long trips. If the child is comfortable, and the protection is at a high level, then the parents are calm.
The chair was doomed to success already during its creation, since the Dutch company is very sensitive to its products, as a result of which very high-quality child seats are obtained.
In this model, the headrest is designed in such a way that in case of an accident, the head and neck of the child are protected as much as possible, and a well-thought-out and perfect side protection system will keep the baby healthy. Well, there can be no complaints about the material of the upholstery and the cover, they are quite pleasant to the touch and do not cause allergies.
The chair was bought not long ago, but I already feel that I did not lose. It is comfortable for the child to sit, and most importantly, it is safe, when I bought it, I knew for sure that the chair would be from Maxi Cosi, all my friends advised this particular company. They took Maxi-Cosi Rodi because the child is already quite big, Syome was 3 years old. Unpretentious in care, it has already washed the chair cover several times, and after washing it is like new. In general, I highly recommend!
Children's is very popular in our country, of course, I cannot fully understand what kind of magic Italian engineers use, but the chairs turn out great. The chair has an original design and ergonomic shape, so that your child does not get very tired on a long journey. The main feature is the adjustable width of the backrest, which will be quite useful during the winter months.
The chair is new, there are very few reviews, but the ADAC ratings are more or less good. A couple of things caught on:
1) the chair is moved to a reclining position by rotating the wheel, without disturbing the child’s sleep at all
2) the chair is adjustable not only in height, but also in width (it will be especially important in winter).
Rating of child car seats. pivot table
For ease of perception, I will present you with a summary table with the pros and cons of chairs based on the feedback of parents. And also add a couple of additional fields.
| Name | Price, rub.) | Crash tests** | Comfort |
Germany
ADAC is the largest car club in the world that deals with automotive issues, provides emergency assistance, checks the quality of cars declared by the manufacturer, and annually tests child car seats using state-of-the-art sensor dummies.
ADAC experts select popular child car seats in Germany, purchase and test them anonymously. Armchairs are evaluated according to criteria: safety, comfort, ease of use and the content of harmful substances. Independent ADAC studies are more stringent than the mandatory certification tests for child car seats according to the ECE R 44/04 Uniform Safety Standard. In ADAC crash tests, frontal impacts are at 64 km/h and side impacts are at 50 km/h.
Each car seat is tested with two dummies of a different age group, using different seat position settings and different mounting types, if available. The dummies are equipped with a variety of sensors that record the load at the moment of impact. ADAC experts analyze the readings of these sensors and correlate them with high-speed video footage from several angles. The car club publishes its research data in the monthly magazine ADACmotorwelt.
RACC is the Royal Automobile Club of Catalonia, the largest motoring community in Spain. The number of its members has already exceeded one million people. The Autoclub provides almost any assistance to motorists and regularly conducts crash tests of car seats.
In testing, car seats are evaluated according to the following criteria: ease of installation and adjustment of belts, stability, reliability of belts, head restraints, etc. The rating scale has five divisions, ranging from “unsatisfactory” to “very good”. Ratings are given in four categories: protection, use, comfort, care. After completing all the tests, the final score is displayed.
Switzerland
The Swiss Automobile Club TCS has been testing child restraints for over 40 years. The crash test methodology used is similar to that used by ADAC and ANWB. The final score is given on a five-point scale in two main categories: safety and use. To derive a safety rating, the seat is subjected to a frontal and side impact. The “use” category has several components: installation features, comfort for the child, care features, environmental friendliness of materials.
The results of TCS tests can be trusted - the car club has more than a century of history. It was founded in Geneva back in 1896 by a small group of cyclists. Today, the number of TCS members exceeds 1.6 million people.
Holland
ANWB is the Royal Dutch Club founded in 1883 as a cyclist's body. To date, ANWB members are more than 4 million people. Together with other organizations, ANWB tests various vehicles, parts and auto accessories. And since 2007, the auto club has been conducting crash tests of child car seats.
For frontal and side impact testing, modern dummies with built-in sensors are used. Each dummy used corresponds to the age group of the tested car seat. The tests fix the level of stress that the internal organs of the child receive in the event of an accident. The final score is given in four categories: safety, comfort and ergonomics, maintenance, and ecology.
One of the most recognizable Russian crash tests is conducted by the Russian magazine Autoreview. Among the tests there are tests for the safety of child car seats: Autoreview specialists have created their own system for assessing the safety of child restraints, based on the ECE R 44/04 standard. Autoreview evaluates child car seats according to the level of protection for the head, legs, spine and analyzes the ease of use of the seat.
Crash testing uses Q-series baby dummies to not only determine crash damage, but also measure pelvic acceleration and neck stress on the little passenger. In total, there are 28 sensors on the mannequin. The final rating is formed from six indicators, as a result of the analysis of which an assessment is made on a ten-point scale.
The Austrian Automobile Club OAMTC has been conducting independent crash tests of child restraints since 2001. This car club is a partner of well-known European car clubs ADAC (Germany) and TCS (Switzerland).
Under the auspices of OAMTC, car seats are being tested for all age categories in different price ranges. The test includes both a frontal impact and a side impact. Tests are carried out once a year and cover about forty of the most popular models from European manufacturers. The assessment is made on a five-point scale in 4 categories: safety, installation, comfort, use.
Finland
Autoliitto is a Finnish automobile association founded in 1919. Autoliitto supports car owners across the country and abroad, and takes care of the promotion of new laws that increase road safety, improve the transport system, traffic and the environment.
