ISOFIX or seat belts: Which child car seat attachment system is best?
When buying a child safety seat, we often ask ourselves: which installation type should we choose?? Currently, there are two types available: the factory-installed seat belt in the car and the ISOFIX base. There are many theories about their safety, but experts say that any car seat ensures safety as long as it is properly secured. But how do you do it, and how exactly do the above methods of installing child car seats differ?? The answer to this question can be found in the article below.
A seat belt ensures safety only when it is properly fastened
Installation using a seat belt has many advantages. The key feature is its versatility: it can be installed in any car, regardless of the year of manufacture. It's also easy to remove it and move it to another car, for example, when a child is going on a trip with their grandparents. For it to function properly, it is necessary to the belt must be routed properly. For the 0-13 model—for example, the Cybex from our 3Kiwi store—thread the lap belt through the guides above the child’s legs, and use the shoulder straps to secure the carrier shell. In booster seats for older children (15–36), the child fastens the seat belt just like an adult, making sure it is routed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. However, if we have a 9-18 model or RWF car seat, You must read the enclosed instructions carefully. The latter is often secured not only with seat belts but also with additional anchor straps that are attached to the front seats.
The ISOFIX system is useful when parents have more than one car
Anyone who has ever installed an ISOFIX-compatible car seat surely appreciates how easy this solution is to use. These models consist of two parts: a seat and a special base with sturdy hooks, which we clip into the hooks that are permanently installed in the car. Next, place the seat in position until you hear a distinctive click. Some car seats also have a mark indicating that they are properly secured. This ensures that our child’s car seat is securely fastened. All cars currently rolling off the assembly lines come standard with ISOFIX. So we can feel free to go to the 3Kiwi store and choose a car seat that uses this mechanism. If you’re traveling with a child in different cars—for example, Mom drops the child off at preschool in the morning, Dad picks them up, and the little one spends weekends with their grandparents— ISOFIX is a great solution. Anyone can install this car seat properly, saving time and ensuring that their child is safe.