Child seats: safety for the little ones in the test

Parents want their children to be well secured when they are out and about. Because new models are constantly coming onto the market, TCS carries out a child seat test twice a year. In the current test, 30 models in all sizes were tested and evaluated with regard to the criteria of safety, operation, ergonomics and pollutant content. Twenty-one of them achieved a "highly recommended" recommendation, seven a "recommendable". These seats exceed the legal requirements, in some cases significantly, and the higher requirements of the consumer protection test were taken into account in their development.

The cover fabrics of the Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 Pro+Family Fix 360 Pro and the Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 Pro, on the other hand, are contaminated with naphthalene, which is suspected of being carcinogenic. Therefore, these baby car seats are not recommended and are rated "not recommended".

Integrated rotating platform

Five of the Isofix stations for infant carriers tested have an integrated swivel platform. In addition to the infant carriers, the seat shells for toddlers can also be mounted on these stations. The swivel function then makes it easier to lift the child into the seat and buckle them in, and it also makes it possible to secure older children in the direction of travel. However, the swivel function also carries the risk that parents will already mount the infant carrier in the direction of travel and thus expose the baby to a higher risk of injury in the event of an accident. Six infant carriers have an integrated angle adjustment feature.

Try before you buy

It is best to use a type list to make a preliminary selection of which seat is suitable for the child and your own vehicle. The car and child should then be taken to a specialist store to try out the models in question before buying. The child seat must be as tight and stable as possible when installed in the vehicle.

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