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ISOFIX - the new standard for car seat installation.What is ISOFIX? - International Standards Organisation FIXISOFIX is a system that creates a rigid link between the child seat and the car. The benefit of this is that it removes the risk of slack installation as well as gaining extra solidity, which is one of the main misuses when installed with an adult seat belt. It's easier and quicker to install with its rigid linking system. A lot of surveys have found that a high percentage of child seats are not fitted securely enough as many people find it difficult to fit them correctly. Some seat belts are shorter than others, the anchor points differ, and car seats have different shapes, all these points make it virtually impossible to make a car seat that will fit all cars. All these things vary dramatically between different models of cars, ISOFIX is designed to solve all these problems. ISOFIX is fast becoming part of the standard equipment installed in new cars, child seat manufacturers build ISOFIX fitting points on their child seats, when cars are manufactured ISOFIX points are built into them. This enables ISOFIX child seats to be simply plugged into the ISOFIX points in the car. A number of ISOFIX seats are already available, though they are currently only approved for the specific models of car in which they have been tested. (e.g.Britax's Duo ISOFIX seat has been tested and approved for use in more than 80 car models). Most child car seats are currently designed to be fitted by using a car's adult lap and diagonal seat belt. The ultimate aim is that any ISOFIX child car seat you buy will fit your car simply by plugging it into the ISOFIX points. To find out if your car has ISOFIX points, contact the manufacturer or dealer. Many vehicles currently on the road already have the two main ISOFIX anchorage points. For example, the VW Golf has been fitted with them since 1997. By February 2006, all new ECE approved vehicles have to be equipped with ISOFIX anchorage points. Does your car have ISOFIX connectors? On the back seat, there should be two metal loops between where the back seat cushion joins the bottom cushion, that indicates the two main ISOFIX connection points. If so your car has the basic ISOFIX system and may be on the list of specific vehicles with either semi-universal approval or vehicle specific approval for the ISOFIX child car seat you are considering. If unsure refer to your vehicle handbook. |
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Mamas and Papas car seat with base, was used with the mamas and papas travel (Nov 19, 2008 10:34) |
Child Car Seat - The law in the UK says every child must travel in an appropriate restraint until they are 135cm in height or 12 years of age. Choosing a suitable child car seat is an important task, but with a little research you can choose an attractive, safe, suitable car seat - and at the best price. You will likely start with the first seat for your baby (a Group 0+ car seat) known as an infant car seat, which will be rear-facing. As your child grows, a forward-facing or front-facing car seat will be required. Beyond this a booster seat or possibly a high-back booster seat will be needed. Some pushchairs come with baby car seats that can be attached. We help you unravel some of the terminology, research the baby seat market, choose an appropiate child car seat and source a competitive price from a recommended baby goods supplier.
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