【Owner's home car knowledge】There has always been a lot of talk about children's safety in cars. We have made many introductions to the introduction and explanation of child safety seats, and how to use them. I believe that many friends have some understanding of this. However, through observation, we found that many parents still buy and use child safety seats. There will be some misunderstandings during the use of safety seats, so today we will list a few common misunderstandings, hoping that parents can avoid them in the future.
Misunderstanding 1: Choose safety seats by age group
In daily life, many children's products will be marked, suitable for XX-XX years old, age seems to be the only way to choose children's products, many parents will also choose according to age when purchasing, but for child safety seats In general, age is not the only criterion for purchasing, but height and weight are the most accurate criteria.
Due to the different growth and development speeds of children, there are also large differences in height and weight. Usually, when purchasing a safety seat, you will judge what kind of product is suitable according to the data of height and weight. However, age is only a reference value at this time. Pay special attent
【Owner's home car knowledge】There has always been a lot of talk about children's safety in cars. We have made many introductions to the introduction and explanation of child safety seats, and how to use them. I believe that many friends have some understanding of this. However, through observation, we found that many parents still buy and use child safety seats. There will be some misunderstandings during the use of safety seats, so today we will list a few common misunderstandings, hoping that parents can avoid them in the future.
Misunderstanding 1: Choose safety seats by age group
In daily life, many children's products will be marked, suitable for XX-XX years old, age seems to be the only way to choose children's products, many parents will also choose according to age when purchasing, but for child safety seats In general, age is not the only criterion for purchasing, but height and weight are the most accurate criteria.
Due to the different growth and development speeds of children, there are also large differences in height and weight. Usually, when purchasing a safety seat, you will judge what kind of product is suitable according to the data of height and weight. However, age is only a reference value at this time. Pay special attention when purchasing.
Misunderstanding 2: Insist on installing the safety seat backwards
Regarding the installation of the seat, many people know that it is safest to install it backwards, because for those two or three-year-old children, their cervical spine and other parts are still very fragile, and the backward installation can better protect them. However, in some specific cases, parents blindly insist on backward installation, which will be counterproductive.
For example, as the child's height increases, the seat installed backwards may be uncomfortable to ride, and the child's legs may have to be curled up all the time. Such a sitting posture is already not safe enough. In this case, the seat is installed forward It will be safer.
In addition, flipping the seats will have some requirements for the rear space. Therefore, for models with very small rear space, in order to ensure the smooth use of the seats, the front driver's seat must be deliberately forward, which will bring greater impact. security risks.
Misunderstanding 3: Seats with a large age span are preferred
Some seats on the market advertise a long service life, and the age span and height and weight span are very large. Basically, from birth to adulthood, one seat is enough. Many parents will think that such a product is good, buy one and you can use it all the time until the child grows up.
However, this kind of large-span seat has its disadvantages. In order to meet the needs of children of different ages at the same time, compromises and trade-offs are required in the design, so the pertinence is not strong. For parents who often need to travel with their children, it is recommended to make tailor-made purchases according to the growth stage.
At present, the mainstream safety seat specifications on the market are as follows: less than 10KG; less than 13KG; 9-18KG; 9-36KG; 15-36KG. Between the ages, at least two sets of seats must be used to satisfy.
Myth 4: Intermittent use of safety seats
In some western countries, safety seats are mandatory products that must be used after the child is born. However, in China, in many cases, the child is born for a period of time before the parents are ready to consider buying a child safety seat, so the child did not use the child safety seat during the period from the birth of the child to the purchase of the seat.
In addition, because the installation and use of the seat will be troublesome, some parents will choose to use safety seats for their children during long-distance travel, and simply do not use them during short-distance travel.
However, children will have a sense of restraint when sitting in the safety seat, which is actually not comfortable. If the safety seat is used intermittently, the child will brake there and feel uncomfortable, so he will resent using the child seat. Therefore, parents must understand that child safety seats must be used consistently from birth, and the awareness and habit of accepting seats should be cultivated from an early age, otherwise the child will not sit as long as you want him to sit.
Misunderstanding 5: Safety seats do not need to be cleaned
After buying a safety seat, many parents think that everything will be fine if they are used correctly according to the instruction manual. In fact, they ignore a small problem. Just like our clothes, safety seats should be cleaned regularly, otherwise some bacteria will grow on them, posing a threat to children's health.
As for how often to clean, there are actually no strict requirements. You can judge according to the car environment and specific conditions. However, it is not convenient to remove the outer layer of the safety seat. Their material is similar to ordinary seat covers, and they can be removed and washed with water. There are also some outer layers of seats that cannot be disassembled, and may need to be cleaned with a relatively neutral cleaning solution. Although it is a bit troublesome, parents must not try to save trouble, and insist on regular cleaning.
Misunderstanding 6: Booster pads replace child safety seats
Nowadays, many vehicles will be equipped with an original children's booster in the rear row, such as Dodge Coolway, Volvo XC90 and so on. This device is aimed at children whose height can no longer use child safety seats. The recommended height is between 115-149cm, and the age range is about 4-8 years old. In order to avoid the hidden danger of strangling the child's neck due to the high position of the seat belt, the booster pad is a very good solution.
Here I need to say one more thing, for the heightening pad, it is definitely safer and stronger that the original car comes with it, but if our vehicle does not have a heightening pad, then it is not impossible to install it later, but we need to pay attention to the selection of excellent quality , products with good anti-slip properties, and they must be installed in strict accordance with the instructions to avoid shaking and sliding during driving, leaving potential safety hazards.
It should be noted that booster pads can never be used instead of safety seats. Children within the scope of application of safety seats, children with a reference height of less than 115cm should still insist on using safety seats. Parents and friends must pay attention to this.
Misunderstanding 7: Materials that lack elasticity are not good
Many parents worry about the safety of the material when buying a safety seat, but because they do not have relevant professional knowledge, many parents are not very good at distinguishing good from bad. At present, basically all safety seats are made of a material similar to foam plastic, and the scientific name is "EPS". Some parents think that the materials that can quickly recover after pressing these materials to deform the safety seat are the materials.
However, according to professionals, if you press the surface hard with your fingers, if the pressed pit does not bounce up, then the material is better, which means that the seat can absorb the impact well after a collision. If it bounces up immediately after being pressed, it proves that the material will release the impact force after absorbing the impact, then after the impact occurs, the force absorbed by the seat will be released again, which is not safe.
In addition, the material should be hard enough is the first condition to ensure the safety of children. We can also touch the surface with our hands to see if it is smooth. The relatively smooth material is of high quality, and there will be no scattered objects when rubbed by hand.
Misunderstanding 8: Seat interfaces are all the same
When buying a safety seat, many people think that as long as the style is satisfactory, there is no problem. Anyway, the interface of the seat is universal. One thing needs to be corrected here. Before buying, you must understand the interface form of the safety seat on your vehicle and the interface form of the seat you purchased, because there are differences between our seats and the interfaces on the car.
Currently, the safety seat interface of vehicles on sale is divided into two types of fixing methods: ISO FIX of European standard and LATCH of American standard. In most cars, however, the American standard seat can only be installed in some models due to an extra fixed point, which requires special attention.
Summarize:
Because the recognition of child seats is not high enough, the popularity rate of this product in our country is low, and it is still in its infancy. Therefore, some questions about the use often trouble parents. The bad influence caused by misunderstandings in their own understanding is the last thing many parents want to see, and we hope our articles can help everyone. If you have any questions about the use of car seats, you can communicate with us on the editorial blog.
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