With the popularity of automobiles, family travel has become a part of everyday life. However, for young children, traveling by car requires not only comfort, but also safety. As an important tool to ensure the safety of children, child seats are increasingly valued by parents. The car seat on my car now is collected from a friend, which is very convenient to use, the only drawback is that it does not support 360-degree rotation, and it is a little awkward when holding Xiaobao, if only the seat could be rotated in the direction towards the door.
So when choosing a new car seat, I also did some homework and found that the purchase of a car seat needs to be considered from the following points:
1. Look at the standard
At present, the safety certification of car seats on the market is divided into four categories: German ADAC certification, EU ECE R44 certification, EU ECE R129 certification (also known as i-Size certification) and China CCC certification. 3C certification is the most basic, and ADAC is a random sample of seats purchased from the European market for testing, and manufacturers in overseas markets such as China can also be sent for testing, so many domestic manufacturers do not use ADAC certification, more EU ECE certification.
2. Look at the interface
Common child safety seat mounting interface standards include ISOFIX in Europe and LATCH in the United States, which can be secured with car belts in addition to these two attachment methods. ISOFIX interface is currently the most common interface, and the ISOFIX interface is used in my car; The LATCH, on the other hand, uses a three-point fixed type, two of which are located at the junction of the seat cushion and the seat backrest, and the other is located behind the seat headrest, which is connected to the seat by a hook.
At present, most car seats use ISOFIX interface + pull-up strap or ISOFIX interface + support leg or anti-roll plate structure combined with ISOFIX fixing system.
3. Look at the material
The skeleton material of the car seat is very important, and the car seat has a steel frame structure in addition to injection molding. Theoretically: injection molding + automotive steel > injection molding + other steel skeletons> injection molding > blow injection integrated > blow molding.
4. Look at the installation direction
There are two mounting directions for child safety seats, rear-facing and forward-facing. The EU ECE R44 standard stipulates that babies under 9 months (weighing less than 9kg) must sit in the car seat in reverse, mainly because at this stage, the infant's head relative to the body is larger and the neck is very fragile, so in the event of a collision, the rear of the child safety seat can provide good protection and cushioning. This installation method can effectively avoid injury to the baby's cervical spine due to inertial pulling, and also prevent the tightening of the seat belt from causing damage to the baby's fragile internal organs. Therefore, if you want to sit for a long time in the safety seat, it is best to choose a car seat that can support forward and reverse installation.
Having said all this, in fact, it must be clear what kind of car seat to choose, and I also started to thank Xia for this car seat that supports 360-degree rotation after some comparison and recommendation from friends.
You can look at the appearance of the two car seats, there is not much difference in shape, the most obvious difference is that the old model can only be installed forward and cannot be rotated, while the thanksgiving child safety seat can rotate to face the door!
In terms of appearance, the Thanksgiving West Asian car seat adopts white as the main color, the interior part adopts a more stain-resistant gray, and the baby underwear-grade fabric has high breathability to avoid the feeling of stuffiness caused by long sitting
The side of the car seat has been upgraded with side shields, which can absorb energy more efficiently than ordinary car seats
The car seat uses a three-point fixed design with double ISOFIX interface hard connection + support feet, and has passed the Dutch E4 certification. This three-point fixed structure securely connects the seat to the body, effectively preventing rollover in the event of a crash, while the aluminum alloy support legs provide a stable grip and maximum safety
When using it, we can observe the ISOFIX interface, indicating that the module shows green to indicate that the connection is successful, which can prevent the connection failure without us knowing it, and further eliminate the security risk
It can be seen that when the safety seat is stored, the ISOFIX interface can be completely stored in the seat, and the support legs can also be folded and stored, so it is also very convenient to place it in the trunk, and the entire disassembly can be completed in basically a few minutes
The interior of the Xia car seat adopts an automotive-grade steel skeleton, and the outside adopts an integrated injection molding body, which also brings a more stable riding experience, the cushioning material is EPS material, PP shell + EPS + memory foam + steel skeleton + breathable flame retardant fabric together constitute the entire shock absorption structure, the humanized U-shaped design at the head and neck can achieve precise protection of the head and neck
The seat belt adopts a standard five-point safety belt, and the thickened non-slip cotton pad design near the shoulder strap is used, so that the baby will be more comfortable when using it and will not panic
When the safety buckle is connected, it must be stacked on both sides to insert it into the buckle, avoiding the possibility of misoperation, and a layer of sponge is wrapped at the buckle, which effectively alleviates the discomfort caused by the metal buckle and the baby
The length of the seat belt can be adjusted by the buttons on the bottom of the seat cushion, and the large pressing area is very easy to operate, which can only be adjusted when pressed completely, which also avoids the effect of false touch
Thanks to this car seat supports 360-degree rotation, which is one of the reasons why I chose it, when getting in the car, rotate to the direction towards the door, we can directly fasten the seat belt for the baby outside the car, and when we park, we can also rotate the seat to the direction of the adult, and it supports 90 degree card hovering, card stop is safer than hovering, and card hover can easily interact with the baby, whether it is changing diapers or feeding him complementary food
In addition to the rotation adjustment, the seat also supports 3 levels of adjustment at a maximum angle of 165 degrees, which can almost lie flat, whether it is sitting forward or reversing, there is always an angle to meet him
The adjustment buttons of the seat are located directly in front of the seat, and the green and red logos also allow us to quickly determine the locking status, although it is perfect if there is a double knob switch, so that the seat can be rotated on both the left and right sides
Considering that many novice parents use the safety seat for the first time, they are not clear about the correct installation steps, and the thank you car seat directly prints the key steps in the installation and use process on the side of the seat, which is convenient to view when using it, and ask if it is very intimate
Let's take a look at the actual car experience, the telescopic and adjustable support legs can be firmly fixed in the car, effectively ensuring the stability of the safety seat
The addition of a full-face awning also makes the car seat more like a car stroller, which can allow the baby to better adapt to the seat environment, and at the same time protect against ultraviolet damage
The baby sits in the car without crying or making trouble, playing with toys quietly, and I can drive with peace of mind
Write at the end
When buying a car seat, it is recommended to choose a seat with high safety level and perfect configuration, so as to ensure the safety of children during the ride, in addition to choosing a suitable safety seat, daily correct installation and use is also very important. This Thanksgiving West Asia safety seat has the use of ISOFIX interface, aluminum alloy support legs, five-point safety belt, 360 degrees rotation 90 degrees card stop and other configurations, and the protection level and use of materials are very powerful, if you want to buy a high-value, safe and comfortable and convenient car seat, you may wish to take a look at the Thanksgiving child safety seat!
Above, I'm pp, see you next time~