About I-Size Car Seats

2018-04-26 11:11:50

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What is an I-Size car seat? Is it better than R44/04 safety seat? What shall I concern when I am planning to buy a baby car seat?

I-Size Regulation

I-Size is a new European standard for child car seats. 

I-Size seats will fit every I-Size approved vehicle, which means it can be used in most cars that have ISOFIX fittings.

It will help to easily install car seat correctly, as there were some accidents caused by wrong installation of the car seats.

The I-Size regulations are designed to provide children with additional protection and safety in the car than before.

How will it go on with the R44/04 regulation? I-Size does not replace the existing R44/04 legislation, but runs alongside it. 

The key differences are increased support for the child's head and neck and better protection in the event of both frontal and side-impact. 

The seat's five-point harness ensures that the child stays in the seat even in a roll-over accident.

I-Size also helps parents choose the right seat more easily by classifying seats by the child's length/height rather than weight. 

The legislation also states that the child must travel rearward-facing up to a minimum of 15 months old.


What are the benefits of i-Size?

Rearward facing until at least 15 months;

I-Size car seats will fit all “I-Size ready” vehicles;

Greater protection for your child’s head, neck and vital organs;

Height classification-rather than weight-makes choosing the right car seat easier;

Transporting your child is easier and safer as there’s less chance to get it wrong.