For me the safety of children during short or long trips by car is very important, in fact normally we have spent a lot of time choosing chairs or elevators, because ensuring the protection of my children becomes a priority.
So far we have used safety devices from three different brands, and the one we liked the most is Römer: in fact with this company we have tested the seat for group 0 +, that of group 1, and now one of the elevators we have (for groups 2 and 3). This brand offers products that are rated among the best available according to leading European institutions.
You have all the information about Römer on their site, and in Matías Masso (official distributor), I just present some of the most outstanding products in the range.
Group 1 (from nine to 18 kg):
You can choose between five different chairs, from Trifix (which is the most recent, safe and attractive), to Eclipse, which is the ideal solution for those situations where there is little installation space (three-door or small cars).
If Trifix has universal approval for use in any vehicle equipped with the Isofix system and third TopTether anchor point, Safefix plus ultra-secure offers additional stability through the built-in support leg that limits the rolling and rotation in case of impact.
You will also find the Duo plus model that is based on flexibility, since it can be installed using both the Isofix two or three-point system and the 3-point belt of the vehicle, thus allowing exchange between one vehicle and another with ease. And the King Plus that has an automatic belt tensioning system and can be opened forward, to allow a quick, comfortable and above all, safe installation using the 3-point belt of your vehicle. It is ideal for families with more than one car.
Finally, the Eclipse that is oriented in the direction of travel with optimized protection against lateral impacts by strongly padded ears.
Group 2/3 (15 to 36 kg):
Group 2-3 car seats use the 3-point belt of the vehicle so that both the child and the seat are in the correct position. Kidfix models use the Isofit system, to secure the seats directly to the Isofix anchor points. And security innovation doesn't end here! Because Römer presents us with the technology of maximum protection against impacts on the Sict chairs, its intelligent-designed side fins absorb the force of the impact and protect the child and the rest of passengers who occupy the rear seats.
All the information about Römer Britax products can be found on the websites that I have mentioned, and also other important aspects such as these
Recommendations to choose the best device:
1.-Weigh the child
Child restraints for the car are grouped according to the child's weight. Indeed, age is an indicator of interest although for greater safety it is necessary to know the weight of the child to choose the correct seat.
2.-Check if our car has Isofix
Isofix anchor points are the safest way to install a child seat in your car. But if the vehicle does not include these Isofix anchors, they offer us a wide range of seats with belt.
3. Identify our needs
Some of the child seats for the vehicle have different characteristics. Let's think for a moment, which ones you consider most important for daily use.
4. Ensure that the child seat is approved for our vehicle
We need to know if the seat you have chosen can be used in a vehicle. On the Römer website you will find a list of approved vehicles, with step-by-step user guides and installation videos to help you choose the best.
In Römer they are pioneers, they have established safety standards with Isofix technology that they presented together with Volkswagen in 1997; Nowadays the system has become an international element to install the child seat in the vehicle.
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