CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat
Rear-facing child seats
Forward-facing child seats
Booster cushions
A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier
than that of an adult and its neck is very
fragile. Transport the child in this po-
sition for as long as possible (until the
age of 2 at the very least). It supports
both the head and the neck.
Up to 18 kg or 4 years, the child may
travel on a forward-facing seat. Choose
a seat according the child’s size: their
head and abdomen are the areas which
must be most protected. A forward-fac-
ing child seat which is firmly attached to
the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact
to the head. Ensure your child travels in
a forward-facing seat with a harness for
as long as their size permits.
From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can
travel using a booster seat, which will
enable the seat belt to be adapted
to suit his/her size and shape. The
booster seat cushion must be fitted with
guides to position the seat belt on the
child’s thighs rather than the stomach.
It is recommended that you use a seat-
back fitted with a belt strap guide which
can be adjusted in terms of height to
position the seat belt in the centre of the
shoulder. It must never rest on the neck
or on the arm.
Choose a bucket type seat for best side
protection and change it as soon as the
child’s head is higher than the shell.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.
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