There are a large number of car seat manufacturers today. All of them are divided into several subgroups depending on the age and weight of the child. For newborns, carry cots are purchased, for those children who already more or less confidently feel in a sitting position - a chair with an adjustable back is bought. For preschoolers and younger students, seats without backs are provided.
Features:
The very first samples of Zlatek child car seats were developed and created in the small Czech town of Oktava. The products immediately began to enjoy popularity and the question arose about expanding production capacity. The location of production in the European Union turned out to be expensive, therefore, after some searches, it was decided to cooperate with the Czech company Zlatek with the Russian brand Siger. Today Siger is the exclusive representative of Zlatek in Russia.
Zlatek car seats are manufactured in Russia, more precisely in Ryazan. All car seats are assembled taking into account European developments and using a special injection technology. Innovative production methods help to reduce costs without compromising product quality. Thus, the result is a high-quality product made under European licenses and meeting generally accepted quality standards. At the same time, the price of car seats is much lower than analogues in other European countries.
One of the design features of Zlatek car seats is that models with backrests can be easily transformed from a baby chair into a booster for a teenager; they serve their owners from the first days of life until adolescence.
As the child grows up, the chair is modernized - the height of the headrest changes, the side covers are removed, the back is removed, turning the chair into a booster. The chair has an orthopedic backrest, its base is one-piece, made of extra strong HDPE plastic.
All seats have five-point restraining belts, which provide additional protection and safety for the child in the event of an accident or during sudden braking. All mechanisms must pass a crash test and are checked for rupture.
For the upholstery, a material that is pleasant to the touch and breathable is used. The covers on all models are removable and therefore easy to keep clean. They, just like the upholstery, are made of non-allergenic fabric, do not irritate or chafe the baby's delicate skin. All covers - basic and removable - come in a variety of colors. The main color options are brown, red, blue and gray. The most commonly used combination of two colors: dark and lighter.
Models
There are many advantages of the products of this brand. The price is significantly lower than that of many European manufacturers, while the quality is incomparably higher than that of Asian counterparts. This is partly due to the fact that the main production is located in Russia, where energy costs and human resources are cheaper than elsewhere.
Modern models of car seats have a special Isofix fastening system, which allows you to fasten the seat to the back seat of the car. The mechanism consists of two small brackets located at the base of the chair, which ensure its coupling to the seat.
All models can be conditionally divided into several groups.
Category 0+
This group is intended for transporting newborns weighing up to 13 kg. The Zlatek brand in this category presents two models: Colibri and Colibri Lux. The dimensions of both models are 45x65x54 cm. The bottom has a curved shape, which adds comfort to the baby and makes it possible to use the chair as a rocking chair. A special visor is provided for protection from the sun. Both models have a carrying handle as well as removable covers and a hood.
The modification of the Zlatek Collibri Lux model is distinguished by the presence of additional inserts, which provide a horizontal position of the small passenger. The infant carrier is very lightweight as it weighs only 2.5 kg and is designed to carry babies up to 1 year old.
Category 1
This category is intended for the transport of children up to 18 kg. The Zlatek brand offers the Galleon model. Its dimensions are 46x68x63 cm, and its weight is 5.6 kg. The product has a removable cover and anatomical airbags that allow newborn babies to be carried from the first days of life.
Category 2
Provides for the transportation of children from 13 to 25 kg. Zlatek offers the following models in the described group: Flagman and Flagman Lux. The weight of these models is 5.7 kg. External three-point belts allow you to secure the seat both in the direction of the vehicle and against it. The backrest angle can be adjusted and fixed in three positions. As in the previous case, the Flagman Lux model differs from the Flagman in the presence of an anatomical pillow.
Category 3
Includes chairs and boosters for transporting children from 22 to 36 kg from 9 months of age to 12 years. The seat group includes the following models:
- Atlantic and Atlantic Lux, differing in the presence of additional soft inserts for greater convenience;
- Fregat isfixequipped with a specially designed fastening system, which ensures reliable fixation of the chair in the car, and has delicate liners;
- Fregat Lux It has soft side liners that protect against possible impacts, as well as a removable backrest and can easily turn into a booster when the child grows up.
And also in the assortment there are boosters designed for children of preschool and school age. They do not have a backrest and are designed for a weight category from 15 to 36 kg. Their dimensions are 45x39x20 cm. The weight of the product is only 1.5 kg, which allows you to take it with you if necessary. All Zlatek boosters have removable covers. The following models represent this category of chairs: Brig, Corvet, Gals, Raft.
User's manual
It's no secret that a properly secured car seat is one of the guarantees for the safety of a child in the car. Therefore, before proceeding with its installation, you must familiarize yourself with the attached instructions. There is a paper version of the instructions, as well as drawn on the seat itself on the back of the back or on the back of the seat on the booster.
The instructions provide detailed instructions on how to assemble and install your car seat step by step.
This instruction is not much different from the assembly of other models. The procedure for installing the Zlatek chair is approximately the following:
- if the car is installed in the front seat, you should make sure that there are no airbags that can be equipped with modern cars. If they are present, they should be disabled. In the event of a road accident, their presence can lead to injury or even death;
- the seat cover should be connected with the straps on the side, as well as in those places where they are fastened;
- you need to put the cover on the base and check whether all the parts match their grooves. After that, all available locks and buttons should be fastened;
- the shoulder straps should be threaded through the holes for the lower latch, then put on the friction softening pads on top. Long straps are needed to secure the back of the chair, while short straps are needed to seat it. After all the straps are fixed, they should be fastened in one place;
- belts with pads should be threaded through special slots and attached to the back of the seat, after which you need to fasten the lock on the device of shoulder straps;
- after the seat is secured, the shoulder straps must be adjusted in length. They should be fixed in such a way that the palm passes freely between the straps and the child. Then they will not put too much pressure on the baby and at the same time keep him securely in the chair. The latch for the retaining straps should be below the lumbar level in the pelvic area;
- the chair should fit snugly against the car seat. When the car is moving, it should not swing in different directions. The same goes for the booster - it must also be firmly fixed.
The same goes for the booster - it must also be firmly fixed.
Reviews
User reviews about this brand are mostly positive. Judging by the numerous reviews that can be found on various sites, buyers are attracted by a very affordable price for chairs. And the ability to transform the chair adds points in its favor. By purchasing a chair for a newborn baby once, you can no longer change it until the age of 12, when the need for this item will disappear altogether.
As the baby grows up, first the inner liner is removed, then the height of the back is adjusted, which eventually is removed altogether. Products made under license are subject to a mandatory crash test. Their quality meets all international standards, so there is no need to fear for the safety of your child.
Users also note the detailed instructions written in Russian, supplemented with illustrations. It describes not only the process of installing the chair, but also the rules for further caring for it, as well as how to properly adjust the headrest and armrests. Each detail is described in detail - what it is for and how to adjust it, how to fasten the belt correctly.
The instructions also contain information on possible errors that may occur when installing the chair. The six-month warranty for its operation cannot but please, which begins to operate not from the moment the product is manufactured, but from the moment it was purchased by the buyer.
Some users saw the disadvantage of Zlatek seats in that older car models may not have enough seat belts to fit the seat. However, in more modern models, this problem is not present. The overwhelming majority of users of Zlatek chairs note their convenience and comfort, as well as carefully thought out design.
An important detail is the ability to remove the covers to put them in order. And non-removable parts are easy to clean with a brush. In such a chair, children feel comfortable, and also easily tolerate trips even over long distances.
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