Family members and friends with children know that Baby Car Seats are indispensable when taking children in the car. But how old should children use Baby Car Seats? Many parents are confused. Today, let's make it clear.
From a safety perspective, it is very important for children to use Baby Car Seats when riding in a car. When a vehicle collides, the safety seat can disperse the impact and protect the child's fragile body. If the child directly uses an adult seat belt, due to the large difference in height, body shape and adult, the seat belt is likely to strangle the child's neck and abdomen, causing serious injuries. According to statistics, when a car accident occurs, if Baby Car Seats are not installed in the car, the child's traffic accident mortality rate is 8 times that of the one with Baby Car Seats installed. Therefore, for the safety of children, you must use Baby Car Seats. So how old should children use safety seats?
Newborn to 15 months: The bones and muscles of babies at this stage are not fully developed and need special protection. It is recommended to use cradle-type Baby Car Seats and install them in reverse. Because when a vehicle collides, the reverse-installed seat can better disperse the impact force and reduce the damage to the baby's neck and spine. For example, when the vehicle brakes suddenly or a head-on collision occurs, the baby's body will rush forward. The reverse-installed seat can allow the baby's back to be close to the seat backrest, relying on the entire back to withstand the impact force instead of letting the fragile neck bear it.
1 to 4 years old: The child's weight is generally between 9 kg and 18 kg. Baby Car Seats that can be installed in the front and back directions can be used. When installed in the forward direction, the restraint belt must be worn correctly. At this stage, the child's mobility is enhanced, and the forward-installed seat can give them a wider field of vision and satisfy their curiosity.
4 to 8 years old: Children weighing between 15 kg and 36 kg can use combined Baby Car Seats. This type of seat usually has more side and head protection, and the height of the headrest can be adjusted as the child's height increases.
8 to 12 years old: Children of this age can continue to use car safety seats. If the child is already tall, you can also use a safety seat with a booster cushion. The booster cushion allows the child to sit higher and the seat belt is more appropriately positioned, with the shoulder strap at the shoulder and the crotch strap at the hip.
When the child weighs more than 36 kg and is more than 145 cm tall, you can use an adult seat belt. However, some children, although young, have reached the standard height and weight, and you may also consider not using Baby Car Seats. For example, some children grow faster, and their height exceeds 145 cm at around 10 years old, and their weight reaches more than 36 kg. At this time, after judgment, it is possible to use an adult seat belt. But when using an adult seat belt, make sure the child sits correctly, with his back straight and close to the seat back, his knees can bend vertically at the front of the seat, and the seat belt passes through the middle of the shoulder to lock the hip.
