Armchair in a car for newborns: the rules of choice Photo: Getty
What are the chairs in a car for newborns?
There are two categories of chairs that can beuse in the car from the first day after the baby is born. All the others are designed for older children, and the baby will be frankly uncomfortable and unsafe in it. So it is worth taking a closer look at two categories: "0". In fact, something similar to the sleeping block of modern strollers. Actually, it is often used instead of a car seat. Designed for 10 kilograms of live weight. That is, approximately up to 5-8 months. It is installed across the movement on the back seat. "0 +”. Already more like a normal one. With one difference - it is installed against the direction of travel. Withstands up to 13 kilograms of live weight. Can be safely used up to a year. It must be installed with the back forward. It is available for placement on both the back and front seats. But it is necessary to turn off the airbag. Because if it works, the fragile bones of the baby's skull will not withstand such an impact. They vary greatly in quality, convenience and safety, as well as in price category. Unfortunately, what is more expensive is often unsafe or of poor quality. But not always. You need to study the model range and read the opinions of other parents.
Which chair should I choose?
Before buying any particular model, it is very importantIt is important to understand all the pros and cons of each category. Both the first and second have enough of them. Category "0" chairs have only one advantage. This cradle for newborns in a car can place the child horizontally, which reduces the load on the spine. It is too fragile in children. But there are quite a few disadvantages: Short service life. Two-seater width - the child will lie across the movement. Low safety due to the horizontal position. High price for rare safe models. Heaviness. But "0+" has several positive qualities at once - low weight, size and price, increased safety for the child, the presence of Isofix fastening (a more convenient scheme that allows you to fix the chair more securely). But the disadvantage is quite significant - it will not be possible to achieve a horizontal position. The child will be reclining in such a chair. Read in the next article:
