It is important to remember that purchasing a car seat alone does not guarantee child safety. According to statistics, from 80 to 90% of children are not reliably protected from an emergency due to improper installation of such seats. Parents need to know how to install a child car seat in the car, as negligence can result in dangerous injuries to the baby in the event of an accident on the road.
Instructions
Step 1
The first thing to do is to carefully study the instructions that came with the car seat. Remember! By trying to simplify or shorten the installation procedure, you put your child's life and health at risk. Therefore, it is better to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions and spend more time and effort on installing it, than then reproach yourself for negligence.
Step 2
The child car seat should not be installed in the front seat, as the airbag that inflates in the event of an accident could cause dangerous injuries to the baby. Therefore, it is better to mount the chair in the back seat. If equipped with a three-point harness, the safest place to install is in the middle of the rear seat.
Step 3
It is preferable to fasten the car seat with a three-point belt: the more secure the fastening, the less likely the child will be injured. Sometimes it happens that the restraint does not fit under the raspberry seats or the length of the belt is not long enough to fasten it. To avoid misunderstandings, you should ask the seller to install a car seat for the test in your car.
Step 4
Before locking the car seat, move the front seat back to make room for yourself to work. Then place the restraint on the car seat by pulling the seat belt over the intended area. For a more secure attachment of the chair, use maximum force to tighten the belt.
Step 5
When installing the car seat, make sure that the shoulder area of the harness is fastened, as this is responsible for securing the restraint securely to the seat. If the length of the belt is not enough, you need to replace it in a car service with a longer one. When installing, make sure that the mating part of the car belt does not come into contact with the seat parts: in the event of an emergency, the clip, unable to withstand the excessive load, may unfasten.
Step 6
Adjust the height of the car seat belt guide correctly. If it is fixed very high, in the event of a jerk by the car, it can move to the child's neck, threatening the child's life. If it is too low, the belt will slip off the shoulder, which is also fraught with unpleasant consequences. After installing the car seat, try moving it. A slight backlash is allowed. However, if it moves more than 2 cm, it must be reinstalled.
Step 7
After placing your child in the car seat, be sure to check that the seat belts are not twisted. The gap between the baby's body and the straps should be more than 2 fingers. If the restraint is installed only occasionally, use extra care when attaching it. If the car seat is left in place, always check that it is securely secured before riding.
