The most common errors when using children car seat

Baby car seat - Infant 0-9 months 

baby car seat is used from the birth of the baby until the baby can sit on its own without support, or when the baby car seat is grown. The child goes backwards and is held in place by the belt that belongs to the baby car seat . You attach the car seat to the car using the car's belt or an ISO fix.

The most common errors when using baby car seat 

• The child is lying down.
• The child should sit as upright as possible! Therefore, make sure that the baby car seat does not lean, the baby must not "lie" too much in the baby car seat .
• The baby car seat leans against the seat or dashboard.
• Unlike the rear-facing car seat, baby car seat should NOT lean against seat or dashboard.

Rear-facing car seat - Children 0-5 years

As soon as the child can sit without support or has grown out of his baby seat, it is high time to change to a rear-facing car seat. The seat is placed in the front or back seat with the help of under anchorage straps and the seat belt. Make sure that you fasten the seat belt according to the installation instructions in the owner's manual.

The most common errors when using a rear-facing car seat

• Improperly fitted car seat.
• Be sure to read both the car and car seat instruction manual carefully so that you are installing the car seat correctly. It is important to check the places in the car that you can mount the car seat, how to attach the car seat undercarriage, etc.
• For slack anchorage straps .
• The child seat undercarriage should be well stretched.
• The height of the seat belt is incorrectly adjusted .
• The seat belt should be level with the child's shoulder when the child is sitting in the chair.
• The seat tilt is too large or the chair is leaning against the car window .
• The child seat should not tilt too much and must not lean against the windshield.

Forward facing Belt seat / cushion - Children over 4 years

When your child is 4-5 years or more you can start using a seat belt / cushion. Remember not to change too soon, the child can remain in the rear-facing car seat until it is mature! The safest way for your child is still to travel backwards in the car. From a safety point of view, it does not matter that the child is stuck with his legs, it is usually we adults who think it looks uncomfortable. The seat belt or pillow is designed to adapt the car's three-point belt to the child's body and provide better protection. To secure the child in the seat belt / pillow, make sure that the seat belt is stretched properly, the closer the seat belt is, the better protection it provides. If your child sits in a place that lacks a headrest, a seat belt is the best option.

The most common errors when using a forward-facing seat belt / pillow

• Switch to seat belt or seat cushion too soon.
• Only change when your child has grown out of the rear-facing car seat.
• The belt is used incorrectly.
• For example, the belt is pulled over the horns instead of under or the belt is placed under the arm instead of on the shoulder. Both mistakes can make the belt worse in the event of a collision. NOTE! Do not place children shorter than 140 cm in place with an active airbag!