The car seat is an irreplaceable thing in the car of modern parents. For a newborn child, a car seat is the best fit, for a one-year-old - a group 1 car seat, and at three years old, the baby can confidently switch to the model of group 2-3. There are also universal car seats that combine the functions of several groups at once.
Infant car seat
Parents who are accustomed to living in the rhythm of a big city cannot imagine their life without a car seat. This is an indispensable thing for those who prefer to take the baby with them on long trips or trips for groceries.
When choosing a car seat, keep in mind that they are classified into groups depending on the weight and age of the child. For newborns and toddlers with low weight, the best option would be an infant car seat, which looks like a basket from a stroller with a cup-shaped body. It is usually attached to the rear seat perpendicular to the direction of travel and secured with the vehicle's standard seat belt.
In addition, the car seat or car seat of group 0 has a comfortable handle for transportation and internal seat belts, the main task of which is to prevent the baby from falling out during sudden braking or force majeure situations.
Car seat for a child from 1 to 3 years old
For parents, whose child is already sitting well and watching the "pictures" in the window changing during the ride, a group 1 car seat is perfect. In it, the baby will be able to "travel" until he gains weight of 15-18 kg.
This seat must have a retention table or internal five-point belts, depending on the price and manufacturer. It is also essential that the tilt angle is adjusted in case the child wants to sleep on the road. When choosing, you need to pay attention to whether there is a soft cover in the kit that will make the child's stay in the car seat as comfortable as possible.
Car seat for a child from 3 to 12 years old
The group 2 car seat is designed for babies from 3 to 7 years old. However, it should be noted that in a pure form, the seats of this group are quite rare. Usually they are grouped by manufacturers in a group of 2-3, designed for children from 3 to 12 years old.
The difference between these car seats is that they do not have internal belts, so the child is fixed with a car seat belt - there are special holes in the model for this. In addition, it is not designed to sleep while riding, as it only has a slight tilt angle for rest.
Booster
A booster or group 3 car seat is a solid, backless seat that has armrests and seat belt holes. Their use is rational if the child's height is no more than 130-135 cm. A significant disadvantage of this model is the lack of lateral protection.
For people who prefer to purchase universal things, car seats have been developed that combine the functions of several groups at once. However, it should be borne in mind that, as a rule, they are somewhat more expensive than conventional models.
