How to choose a child car seat that will ensure the safety and comfort of your child

To increase the safety of your child in the car, it is important to know how to choose the right child car seat. This will save your child from serious injuries in an accident, and is a mandatory element according to Ukrainian legislation and the Road Traffic Regulations. Before applying for car leasing, families with children should familiarize themselves with the features of child seats and choose the best option.

How to choose a child car seat by age group

The main criterion for choosing the right car seat is the child's age and anthropometric parameters of his body. According to these indicators, the following groups of seats are distinguished:

1. group 0+ - for children from birth to 15 months, weighing up to 13 kg;
2. group 1 - for children up to four years old, weighing 9-18 kg;
3. Groups 2-3 - from three to twelve years old, weighing 15-36 kg.

Group 0+ car seats for newborns are shaped like a cradle and can be moved from the car to the stroller and back. They are equipped with structures to protect the head and neck. Group 1 car seats have 5-point belts and a height adjustment system. This allows you to adjust the position as the child grows. Models of group 2-3 have a standard seat belt, they are placed facing forward.

How to choose a child car seat based on other parameters

When asking how to choose the right child car seat, you need to focus not only on the height and weight of the child. Products certified according to European standards are marked R44/03 or R44/04. The optimal solution is compatibility with the unified ISOFIX fastening system. It provides a rigid attachment of the seat to the body and is standard for most cars covered by long-term car rental from Avis .

Additional safety and comfort are guaranteed by the following elements:

• side protection protects the baby's head, neck and abdomen in case of bruises on the side;
• height adjustment, allowing you to use one model of car seat from the age of 3-4 to 12 years;
• pads made of soft material on the belts and seat to prevent chafing;
• the presence of removable covers - they make it easier to care for the seat.

High-quality children's car seats are made of primary finishing plastic. This material can withstand significant loads, does not crack or break into pieces. The service life of such a model will be long.

Tips on how to choose the right child car seat

The child car seat should match the dimensions of the vehicle. When installed, it should easily fit into the cabin. If the seat is planned to be carried with the baby, you should choose lighter models. The color scheme is not so important, but in order to clean the accessory from stains less often, focus on gray, brown or beige options.

If you want to choose and buy the right child car seat, you should understand that soft pillows or other elements cannot be an alternative. Only a high-quality seat will protect the child from serious consequences of emergency situations. When choosing electric cars for rent or other categories of cars from Avis, you can use the option of an already installed child car seat.