Guest pen: Car seat law and recommendations - For families car seat peace

This Car Seat Law and Recommendations article is produced by Pinja Palermo Children's Daily for the Media in collaboration with Children's Accessories.You can read more about car seat choices for families, for example from this MTV news.
The unfortunate fact, however, is that many families transport their children unsafely. In this article, we want to highlight basic knowledge on current car seat laws and recommendations.

Car Seat Act

Here you can find the current road traffic laws. (Section 94)

• The child must use safety device in the car while traveling until he is 135 cm long. A derogation may be made in the case of vehicles in taxi transport by allowing a child under 135 cm tall to be carried using a seatbelt in the back seat if a car seat is not available. However, a child under 3 years of age should never be transported in a vehicle without a safety device.
  
  
• The safety device must be E-approved (UN R129, ECE R44/04 or ECE R44/03). UNR129/ i-Size is the latest and most demanding car seat approval. Read more about car seat standards from here.
  
  
• In the bus, when the child is sitting in his or her own seat, a seat belt or child restraint must be worn.
  

Recommendations

• Road safety recommends that the child be seated in an appropriate restraint 150 cm for a long time and back to back in the fitted car seat for as long as possible, however at least four years old until.
  
  
• Traffic Safety recommends a rear-facing and plus-approved car seat. By purchasing a car seat that is approved for up to 25 kg, the child can travel in the supine direction for as long as possible.
  
  
• For the child the safest place, regardless of age, is in the back seat. An inflatable airbag poses a danger to life for the child. Check the car's operating instructions to see what it says about carrying a child in the front seat and whether the airbags can be turned off.
  
  
• When buying a seat, it is worth matching it to the car in which it is mainly used. In the brick-and-mortar stores for children's accessories, you can get to fit the car seat in your car, together with an expert who will also show you how to install the car seat in the future.

Good to remember

• Everything people say is not worth believing!
  
  
• It is worth choosing a seat Preferably safety above, than according to the price. The most valuable seat may not be the most suitable option for everyone. Familiarize yourself with the features of different products.
  
  
• Every child is an individual, so don't judge if you see someone deviating from the recommendations. Many children, for example, have severe motion sickness, in which case it can become much more difficult to walk in the supine direction.
  
  
• Detached objects are very dangerous in the cabin in the event of a crash. Avoid all unnecessary objects in the car.
  
  
• Will the belts come from the right height? A small bottom bevel is a suitable height.
  
  
• It is good to have a firm head support and it is important to be able to adjust the seat tilt.
  
  
• Does the child have enough legroom?
  
  
• Auto union tests are good, but it's good to remember that they don't test all seats and from all angles.
  
  
• The seat must be changed every time after a crash.
  
  
• If you have a rotating seat, be sure to clean the mechanism by vacuuming at regular intervals.
  
  
• A seat purchased second-hand can be a risk. Car seat backgrounds should be checked carefully for crashes and storage. Even in minor crashes, hairline fractures can occur in the seat structures. If you end up with a used seat, check when the seat was manufactured and track the recommended life of the seat, as well as check the expiration date of the seat.

Three kids in the back?

In most cars, it is surprisingly difficult to fit three seats at once in the back seat. It is important for everyone to have a safe place to travel, but in addition to that, it is worth considering these things:

• The width of the interior of the car.
  
  
• The width of the seats. Besafe's rink, for example, is significantly narrower than Britax's equivalent.
  
  
• Fastening method. Seat belts are often installed closer to the edge, compared to Isofix fixed seats. That few inches might make just the difference that you can fit all three in the back!
  
  
• In the middle position often there is no Isofix option.
  
  
• Convenience of getting into the car, can you place the child in the middle and tighten the belts conveniently.
  
  
• How long can children fit exactly in these seats. Can a seat of the next size fit in the same slot?
  
  
• Swivel seats take up more space, rarely possible with three children in the back seat.

Arrange the seats so that the comfort of travel among children works naturally. This makes it possible that The driver must pay attention mainly to driving.

Need help with seat selection? In children's supply stores you can always get expert service from all over Finland. Currently, the brick-and-mortar stores for children's accessories circulate Car Seat Roadshowwith a car seat expert on hand to showcase the latest car seat innovations and help your family find the best car seat for you. The car seat expert is on the lookout for the latest recommendations and other important things, so if you have a car seat-related question on your mind, head to Baby Accessories! More information about the Car Seat Roadshow here: RoadShow

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