The correct transportation of children in a car is an important safety issue for both the child and the driver. A car seat will help solve this problem, at least in part. It is worth considering in more detail what criteria should be followed when choosing a car seat for children from 15 kg.
Features:
Most often, parents prefer not to purchase a car seat for children of this age. It is believed that at this age the child is quite well aware of his location and is taught the basic rules of safe driving in a car. This is a misconception. The reason is quite simple: parents most often fasten their children with seat belts that are designed for adults, not children, and in the event of a strong shock or collision, the belts can cause injuries to the child that are incompatible with life, including injuries to the neck and cervical vertebrae.
Seat belts will not protect your child from side injuries, and a child car seat will do just fine. As a rule, seat belts can protect a person weighing more than 36 kg and taller than 150 cm from injury. A booster (seat without a backrest) for children over 8 years old is a good alternative, but it is also not always able to protect against side injuries in the event of an emergency.
What is it?
A car seat for children weighing 15 kg or more is attached to the seat with standard car belts. Its main task is to protect the child from side impacts in the event of an emergency. A child weighing more than 15 kg, but less than 36 kg, cannot yet be protected by seat belts. Most often, in a child, the belt passes through the neck and abdomen. The chair ensures correct routing.
Some models can be mounted using the Isofix system. It consists of two fasteners installed in the seat. This function allows you not to fasten the seat with a belt, but it is important to remember that, first of all, during production, even models with Isofix are made with the expectation that the main load will fall on the belt. The Isofix function is convenient when driving on low-speed roads and makes it possible not to fasten the seat belt when driving without a child. The seat will not move around the vehicle.
The chairs of this group cannot be fully extended in the prone position, and most often they can be completely in only one position with a slight tilt. This is due to the fact that if it unfolds, then during accidents it can slip under the belts, which is extremely dangerous. The back of the car seat has another feature - it is not fixed and can dangle. The manufacturer does this with the expectation that the seat back will take the same tilt angle as the car seat.
It is worth noting that the chair itself cannot protect the child, since it does not have a rigid structure, but becomes effective only when attached with standard belts.
How to choose?
The main criterion when choosing such a car seat is the weight of the child. As a rule, a child weighs 15 kg from 3.5 years old, although this is only an approximate age. If your child weighs less at this age, then there is nothing wrong with that, a chair for older children should not be purchased. But if the child's weight has already exceeded this mark (15 kg), then you can safely purchase a chair called "armchair of group 2-3".
Group 2-3 includes chairs with many options, suitable for children in active growth. They have the backrests in height and the seats in width, which allows you to adjust the chair for shoulder height and pelvic width. They got their name from the two groups they unite - group 2 and 3. Group 2 car seats are designed for children weighing from 15 kg to 25 kg, and group 3 - for children weighing from 22 kg to 36 kg. Such transforming chairs have the ability to easily change their dimensions depending on the parameters of the child. These models still have the ability to change the angle of the back in relation to the seat. All seats in this group fold easily and fit into the trunk.
When buying a car seat in a store, you should immediately focus on the models of the group 2-3. It is noted that not all models of the same brand can be of good quality. It is best to choose a car seat that meets the correct manufacturing technology and has successfully passed various tests. Information of this kind is easy to find on the Internet. On average, such a chair lasts 9 years, so you should not take it lightly.
And also when buying, you need to keep in mind that in winter the child will be dressed in warm, which means thick winter clothes. During this period, a narrow seat or any small internal volume of the chair can become a problem and make it impossible to use it during the cold season.
Manufacturers
Fortunately, among the car seats of group 2-3, you can find various models, budgetary and expensive, since the requirements for the products of this group are not as strict as for group 0+ or 1. In particular, this is due to the presence of a simpler design during assembly. The cheapest models cost 5,000-6,000 rubles, and the most expensive ones cost up to 15,000 rubles. The rating of the entire assortment from various manufacturers, presented on the market, is not significant, since each manufacturer has its own strengths and weaknesses.
But the relative leader at the moment, receiving the highest rating in some private polls, is the Romer Kidfix XP Sict chair.
It is worth paying attention to the rating of car seats for children weighing 15 kg.
- The leader is the Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3 Surefix. Its cost ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 rubles. Users note that riding in such a car seat is very comfortable for a child, although this chair copes with crash tests average. Most often, it is preferred by parents who make long trips by car with a child. This model has armrests, cup holders and side airbags for added safety. In addition to all this, buyers also really like the lightness of the design, which allows it to be carried without much difficulty.
- Kiddy cruiser pro ranks second in this ranking. The price limit is from 12,500 to 15,000 rubles. The only thing that this model is inferior to the previous one is weight, it is a little heavier. The chair is easily adjusted to the child's size. Consumers praise the massive side cushions for ear and head protection. This model can be ordered directly from Germany.
- Bronze goes to the Maxi-Cosi Rodi XP. Its price can vary from 9,000 to 12,000 rubles. Country of origin - the Netherlands. A clear advantage of this model is that it is easy to wet clean. And also users note the high quality workmanship of the entire structure and parts. Some immobility of the chair is noted, which cannot always guarantee an easy transformation to the size of the child. But this model is of high quality and reliability.
- Next model - Sweet Baby Team, which is not a full-size chair, but a seat. The price of the product is about 1,500 rubles. Customers really like the comfort of the chair and the bright, laconic design. If necessary, the child is able to fasten himself a seat of a similar design. Thanks to its uncomplicated design and a weight of only 2 kg, it can be easily stowed away in the trunk and is not a heavy load. The chair cover can be easily removed, and the special fabric tends to partially absorb liquid. The female part of consumers also notes that the fabric of the cover does not irritate the child, even with prolonged contact with the skin.
- Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR. The price of this model is from 12,000 to 13,000 rubles. High reviews were received for the quality of the materials of the car seat, in particular - soft and voluminous side pads, armrests and seat, light weight. This model received its fifth place due to one drawback - it is inconvenient to thread belts into the chair, which, however, are quite firmly attached to protect the child during an emergency.
- Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro entered the six best child seats, which is a luxury model, so you can buy it at a price of 14 thousand to 18 thousand rubles. In addition to the high cost of the product, the parents noted in the reviews that the chair is too narrow and does not take into account the size of a child dressed in warm winter clothes. Of the advantages of the chair, it is worth noting adjustable armrests, a retractable footrest, high-quality assembly of the structure, strength, and a wear-free cover.
- Not the first, but Cybex Solution Q-Fix occupies an important place. The price of the chair varies from 18,000 to 20,000 rubles. This model stands out for its laconic design, which combines beige and pleasant orange colors. It is a product of a German manufacturer. Customers have noticed that the special material of the cover allows ventilation of air between the body and the back, which prevents sweating and irritation. There was some inconvenience when fastening with a belt, but overall the chair is one of the most comfortable and stylish in this ranking.
- Cybex Solution X-Fix Is a quality budget version of a luxury car seat. Its price is about 10 thousand rubles. The chair has an easily adjustable backrest tilt, its head can also be adjusted to the child's size. Of the obvious advantages of this model, it should be noted that it can be completely disassembled and only the seat (booster) can be left. Unfortunately, the cover and upholstery may not always be comfortable in hot weather. The disassembled model can take up a lot of space, which becomes a problem if you plan to travel with a lot of people in the back seat.
Nevertheless, the Cybex Solution X-Fix car seat is an advantageous combination of price and quality. A nice bonus is the Isofix function.
Sometimes parents rely on design and comfort when choosing a car seat, which is wrong. The main thing when choosing a car seat is safety. Its level can be determined by yourself only by looking at a few crash tests.
For information on how to choose a group 2-3 car seat, see the next video.
