One of the most important responsibilities of parents is to ensure the safety of the child, including when traveling by car. Every year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car accidents. The correct use of child car seats helps children stay safe. But there are so many different restraints on the market that many parents get confused when choosing.
The type of seat depends on several factors, including the age, size, and needs of your child. Joie car seats are among the five most popular brands. We will talk about them in detail in our article.
Features:
The Joie brand is one of the most popular child car seats on the market. Its recognition is associated with the advantages of the restraints produced: they are durable and comfortable, lightweight, can be easily moved from one car to another and provide parents with peace of mind, since with them you can be sure that the baby is safe.
Joie proclaims that its goal is to provide parents with the maximum opportunity to make adjustments as their child grows. Some Joie models cover all age groups: 0+, 1 and 2/3. Joie seats are installed with Isofix mounts or seat belts.
Kinds
Transcend
A well-designed and comfortable chair designed for groups 1/2/3. Fitted using the Isofix system or a seat belt with an additional airbag. It is a fully adaptable forward-facing child seat for children from 9 months to 12 years old with a variety of safety features. The most notable feature is the SnugShield pillow used for the 1st group, rather than the more familiar five-point harness.
The SnugSheild cushion redirects the impact of the impact to the chair body while reducing pressure on the child's body, which increases comfort and ease of use.
If your child does not like being tied to a seat belt and always flexes in the seat, then a front cushion seat may be the way out.
Besides the airbag, Transcend offers other unique features. For example, Guard Surround Safety are panels for additional side protection. They can be stowed away in the seat if necessary. Headrests that can be set in 11 positions and AutoAdjust “wings” that automatically adjust to the height of the headrest provide an individual fit at every stage of your child's development.
For increased comfort, the seat has three depth positions. Plush shock absorbers and fabric inserts provide good ventilation - a plus in hot weather. The cover can be removed and washed if necessary.
Every Stage
Can be turned both forward and backward. Attached with a standard 3-point harness. Multi-position Guard Surround Safety panels are available. It should be noted that this car seat is not Isofix compatible.
Since this chair will be with you for perhaps 12 years, it’s imperative that you don’t get tired of its design during that time. Fortunately, Every Stage has taken this into account and created a timeless design that fits into any car's interior. The chair has 10 recline positions. Thick padding and soft, durable fabric provide increased comfort. Available in 6 colors.
This seat can also be used in a rearward-facing position until the child weighs 18 kg (about four years old). From 15 months onwards, you can switch to the forward-facing position. To do this, you need to remove the seat and reset it to the front position. This is a bit of a hassle, but you may only need to do this once.
Trillo LX
This car seat with a high level of protection and comfort is designed for the age group 3-12 years old. There are multi-position safety panels and side protection. Isosafe connectors ensure the seat stays in place at all times. The height of the headrest is adjustable to suit the height of small passengers (7 positions). Breathable fabrics, padded armrests, memory foam cushions and a removable washable cover ensure a comfortable ride all year round. There is a holder for glasses.
Trillo Shield
Trillo Shield is a comfortable forward-facing car seat for babies from 9 months to 12 years old (9 kg to 36 kg). Installation uses Trillo Isosafe connectors and Isofix mounts to keep the seat securely in place throughout the ride. Suitable for groups 1/2/3. For children in group 1, a SnugSheild cushion is used, and for category 2/3, a three-point belt. Ultra-thick seat upholstery and padded armrests. There is a holder for cups.
Please note that this seat can only be installed in the front seat with the airbag deactivated.
Spin 360
The Spin 360 is one of the few swivel car seats on the market that allows you to first set it to the rearward facing position and then swivel it forward when the time is right. The great thing is that when placing the child in the chair or taking him out of there, you can turn the chair in all directions as you like. The seat is rotated using a lever located at the front of the seat. If the chair is securely locked in the front or rear position, a click is heard.
The seat does not separate from the base, therefore it is impossible to remove the child from the car with the seat. At the same time, however, it makes it easier to install the chair through the two expandable Isofix slots.
The chair is designed for group 0 + / 1. Suitable for installation in the rearward facing position for babies from birth up to 18 kg (4 years) or in the forward facing position for children from 9 kg to 18 kg (4 years old). The chair has 10 recline positions: 5 facing back and 5 facing forward.
The multi-position headrest adjusts at the same time as the harness system; as the baby grows and the height of the headrest increases, there is no need to readjust the belt. In addition, the chair is equipped with a built-in side ventilation system. Available in four colors.
Car seat with booster seat
Suitable for group 2/3 (up to about 12 years old). Easy to install in the interior with Isofix mounts. The chair is designed to be installed in a forward-facing position and can be used from 4 years of age. The five-point harness can be replaced with a regular harness. The headrest has 11 positions.
But the best thing about this model is that the width of the side fenders is matched to the height of the headrest, so your child is always fully protected.
Duallo
The Duallo is currently only available in one color, but it's a gorgeous, vibrant red called salsa. All chair covers are made of breathable fabrics to keep you cool even on hot days. The covers can be removed and machine washed.
Reviews
Most buyers find Joie car seats comfortable and easy to install. They are not too heavy, fit well into the car and do not take up more than one space in the car. They are stylish and comfortable chairs, children are very easy to put in and out. Children are willing to sit in these chairs.
Crash tests have shown that the seats can withstand a frontal impact equivalent to a frontal collision of cars moving at a speed of about 70 km per hour, and a side impact is equivalent to a collision of cars moving at a speed of 50 km per hour.
Of the shortcomings, users note only that for some models it is not always convenient to fasten and unfasten five-point straps.
For a detailed review of the Joie Stages car seat, see below.
