When traveling with a child in a car, you should first of all remember the safety of the baby. It is for this purpose that the strict letter of the law requires children to be transported in a special car seat. And parents need to understand that this device is not a fad, and not the whims of officials, but an urgent need to organize the safety of the child.
Today there are a lot of child car seats. They are divided not only in appearance, but also according to a certain
the age group of the child. So, for example, for the smallest on sale there are special car seats. Depending on the group 0 or 0+, they are designed for babies weighing up to 9 and 13 kg, respectively. Older children should choose a car seat among the seats of groups 1,2,3. These models can be used from the moment when the child begins to sit confidently and has a weight of at least 9 kg. There is another type of child seat - a car booster. Let us dwell on this group of seats.
What is a baby booster car seat? At its core, this is the same child seat as other models, differing only in the absence of a backrest. Such designs are intended for children aged 7 to 12 years old, weighing from 22 to 36 kg, and the opinion that
a car booster can be used as early as 4 years of age, extremely wrong. After all, the minimum
height of the child for a safe ride in such an armchair is 125, and ideally 135 cm.
Children's booster has recently been gaining more and more popularity among motorists with a child. It can be purchased not only in specialized stores,
but also in almost any children's goods store, in car markets and in auto parts stores. What is the reason for such a high demand for a car booster? First of all, this is a fairly low price compared to models of armchairs with a back. It can vary from 250 to 10,000 rubles, while the price of a
good car seat will be an order of magnitude higher. Another aspect of its popularity is ease of use. It is much easier to carry and much easier to attach to the car seat. Another undoubted advantage of the booster is its compact size.
But, nevertheless, despite the list of advantages, the car booster, according to experts, is not the preferred choice when buying a child seat. This is due to its design features. He is unlikely to be able to completely protect the child in the event of an accident - he will not protect him from a side impact, and can even cause injury to the glass. The car booster only compensates for the lack of growth of the child for the correct fixation of his regular seat belt. And yet with this seat is much better than without it. The booster can be called a good alternative if the child refuses to sit in the usual car seat.
In order for the car booster to provide maximum safety for the baby, when choosing it, you should pay attention to some points. An adapter must be provided for the top strap of the standard seat belt . For greater comfort in the design should be armrests.