Baby car seats are the subject of controversy on almost any issue, from the need to install and use them to where they are best placed in the car. Moreover, there are quite a few versions, and each person who has his own point of view on this defends it. Experts, using various crash tests, determined the safest places in the car where you can put a child seat and not worry about the consequences.
Seat selection
Traditionally, the place for installing a car seat is chosen based on two parameters - safety and convenience for the driver. For example, most parents have a strong belief that the safest place in a car is in the passenger seat behind the driver. This is due to the fact that in the event of an accident, the driver instinctively turns the steering wheel to the left. This is because the person driving instinctively protects himself and, therefore, protects the child. Experts argue that this is nothing more than a myth, since it is also necessary to take into account side impacts, which occur in a third of all road accidents.
The injuries that a child can get in a side collision can be very, very serious.
Another opinion regarding the installation of a child car seat in the car is that it is safe in the passenger seat obliquely from the driver. In fact, it is more of a driver convenience issue. Especially if the mother is driving, and she is alone with the child. She immediately becomes aware of what the baby is doing, what his mood is and what he is doing. So it is calmer and easier on the road. But again, the child is completely unprotected from a side impact.
Studies have shown that the most convenient and safe place to install a child car seat is in the middle of the rear seat. Here the baby will be reliably protected from both side and frontal impacts (of course, we are not talking about too strong accidents).
When installing a car seat, it must be very well secured, as well as the child in it. Otherwise, in a collision, the baby will fly out through the windshield.
Things to consider when installing a car seat in your car
Based on the fact that a place that is potentially safe for a child car seat is not particularly convenient for attaching this device, it is worth thinking about which models are suitable for this.
If your car is equipped with seat belts in the middle of the rear seat, there will be no problems with installation. You can also put a standard chair, which is fastened with a regular belt strap. In other cases, it is worth using a chair with a base. Install and secure it first, and then fix the chair on it.
Naturally, it is necessary to securely fix the child in the chair. When landing, you need to properly put on and carefully fasten the belts on the baby. If you approach the matter responsibly and follow all the recommendations of experts, your child will ride in the car as comfortably and safely as possible.
