When you can ride without a booster. Children's booster for a car: what is it and at what age can it be used instead of a car seat? Rules for using the booster depending on the height, weight in kilograms and the age of the child

The question was originally asked differently - regarding the ISOFIX system, so I wrote more about ISOFIX.
If we are talking about child restraints in general, then these include child restraint systems - straps, flexible elements with buckles, adjusting devices, fastening parts themselves, and other devices fixed and attached to the inside of the car body.
This is written in GOST R 41.44-2005 (UNECE Regulation No. 44) "Uniform provisions for restraints for children in motor vehicles" - docs cntd en
"The device must be designed in such a way that in the event of a collision or sudden braking of the vehicle, the risk of injury to a child in the restraint is reduced by limiting the movement of his body."
Nowhere is it said that the device must be one-piece, but FEST only partially falls under the "child restraint": it is not the safest, but they cannot be fined for it, because the device has officially received the state certificate "STC AUTOEXPERT". This means that FEST can be a child restraint device.

Read more about it here - ruspdd ru

Now about the booster.
Since the child restraint may be non-functional, like a booster, but to ensure the safety of the child, it can be used during transport.
See the above GOST. Clause 2.4. chair: A structure that is part of a child restraint and is designed to hold a child in a sitting position, may be a child restraint.

The rules for the transportation of children have softened somewhat, because they used to oblige children to be transported in child restraints up to 12 years old. Now - up to 7 years.
And from up to 12 years old - either a device or with the help of seat belts.

Now, in fact, about what was originally written in the title of the question - "is the booster an ISOFIX device.

The device with which the child seat is attached is called ISOFIX. Roughly speaking, this is a method (system) of attaching child seats and armchairs - ordinary hooks. There is a small round badge on the seats to indicate that the vehicle is ISOFIX equipped.

Look for these hooks-staples should be in the car seat, slightly lifting the lower part of the back of the seat.

The ISOFIX fastening system has been developed for a long time. It simplifies the installation of child seats in the vehicle. It is impossible to make a mistake with it when installing a child seat (or a booster seat).

ISO system developed - docs cntd en

Now the conditions for the carriage of children in cars are changing, namely: amendments and additions have been made to the Traffic Rules (SDA).

In particular, they touched on clause 22.9.
If the car is equipped with seat belts and this fastening system (ISOFIX), children should be transported with its help.

It used to be like this:

Now it became like this:

The booster is the seat (car seat) and ISOFIX is the attachment system or way of installing the car seat.

A car booster is a child restraint designed for passengers between the ages of approximately 3 and 12 years. It is a small seat with no backrests and no internal seat belts. The child is fastened with a regular belt similar to that of an adult. The task of the booster is to raise the baby's body so that the regular seat belt passes over the chest and not over the neck, which is life-threatening. The booster is quite compact and light in size.

Types of boosters

All boosters can be divided into two groups: "2/3" and "3". The first group is intended for children weighing 15-36 kg. Its peculiarity lies in the presence of a special adapter strap, which allows you to correctly position the standard car belt on the child's body and fasten it securely. Group "3" is used for children weighing 22-36 kg and does not provide additional fixation accessories.

Depending on the material of manufacture, boosters can be:

The most budgetary, but at the same time the most impractical option is the foam booster. Such models are very light in weight, but also quite fragile. In the event of an accident, they will not provide adequate protection for your child.

The plastic booster is more reliable and safer. In addition, it has the same benefits as the foam seat: light weight, affordable price. Many parents choose plastic boosters due to their practicality and versatility.

The most durable and safe booster is with a metal frame. It is more dimensional compared to foam and plastic models and is quite heavy. The iron frame is hidden in thick layers of intermediate material. The top of the booster is covered with a soft fabric, which provides the child with comfort during the trip.

Benefits of boosters

1 Low cost compared to a conventional car seat (on average, the price range for boosters ranges from 600 to 3000 rubles). 2 Compactness and light weight (easy to carry and quickly stowed in the trunk). 3 Convenient and quick fastening. 4 Comfort during the trip.

Disadvantages of boosters

The safety level is lower compared to a conventional car seat, no side impact protection.

Simplified test passing system.

Weight and height matter!

For many parents, the question is relevant: at what age can a child be transplanted to a seat without a back? When choosing a booster, you need to focus not on the group, but on the specific parameters of the child, namely, his height and weight.

So, the booster is recommended for children whose height is not lower than 120-130 cm. If the baby is not yet tall enough, then it is necessary to ride in a regular car seat, otherwise, the child's back will not have sufficient support and fixation.

As for weight, here the initial threshold is 15 kg. Consider these two parameters together. A child can weigh 15 kg even at three years old, while his height will still be far from what it should be.

How to choose the right booster?

Buying a booster should be approached responsibly, because this restraint is "responsible" for the safety of your child in the car. Those parents are mistaken who believe that the main difference between different models is only the price. But this is not the case. There are many nuances that you should pay attention to when choosing a booster.

Material. A very important aspect when buying a booster is the quality of the material. As a rule, a seat without a backrest consists of 4 layers: frame, plastic, softening layer, fabric upholstery. When choosing a booster, make sure the seat is not rigid. It shouldn't be too soft either. It is best if the child "tries on" the seat and assesses for himself whether he is comfortable in it. It is recommended to give preference to models with removable covers. If a child spills juice or stains the booster with ice cream, you can always remove the cover and wash it.

Price. Today, foam models are sold for 300-350 rubles. But, as noted above, this material is quite fragile and unreliable. It is not recommended to focus on the minimum price, as a cheap restraint made of low-grade material will not be able to provide the necessary protection for your child in the event of an accident. Consider plastic or metal boosters from Rs. 1,000.

Options. Width and height are the key parameters of the booster chair. If you plan to use a child seat for a long time, then give preference to models with maximum parameters.

Mountings. The booster can be fastened with a regular car belt, or with Isofix or Latch. In the first case, it is simply placed on the seat and held by the weight of the child, which is fastened with a regular belt. In the second, it is rigidly fixed to the car body. The child is also wearing a regular seat belt.

1 When going to the store for a booster, take your child with you.

Let him try on a restraint and take an active part in his choice. After placing the child in the chair, make sure that the belt runs strictly over the shoulder and does not press on him, and that the chair is comfortable and spacious enough.

2 Test fitting.

Having settled on a specific model, make a test fitting of the booster by installing it in the car. Sit down the child again and make sure that the seat belt fits exactly over the shoulder. If the seat is too high, even with a slight collision, the child runs the risk of hitting his face in the glass.

It's important to know!

The booster is installed in the back seat of the car. Only exclusive models of certain brands can also be located in the front seat.

Booster or car seat

Safety experts agree that a car seat is definitely a safer way to transport a child. A massive back, full side protection, a three-point (or five-point) seat belt - all these elements are missing from the booster. Therefore, it is inappropriate to compare these two types of restraints with each other.

A booster is great if:

• The child has "grown" out of a 2/3 category seat, but still cannot be fastened with regular car belts.
• Parents cannot afford to buy a full-fledged car seat. A booster in this case is better than no holding device at all or using an adapter.
• Parents have just bought a car, and the child is over 7 years old. In this case, the purchase of a car seat of category "2/3" is economically inexpedient, since a small passenger is ideally suited for a booster.
• The child categorically refuses to ride in the car seat and the parents cannot influence this in any way.
• The car is used in the family exclusively for rare and short-term trips.

Booster or car seat? This decision is made by the parents. Both types of restraints are safe and legal. But what absolutely cannot be done is to use pillows and all kinds of linings to "lift" the child and fasten him with a regular belt. By acting in this way, you put your child in danger.

Be sure to choose a booster with your child. A similar restraint is used for small passengers from 7 years old, and at this age children want to be independent. If the chair is chosen personally by the kid, then he will treat the trip in a completely different way, without whims and ultimatums to parents

Do not impose on your child your choice in the store, it is better to ask the seller to guide the young buyer to the right choice with his advice.

Caring parents!

Together We Make the World Safe and Comfortable.

Child Safety Expert

Not so long ago - . And today there will be a note about children and about traffic rules.

The question surfaced suddenly. We carry the elder one in the back seat on a booster, because for a couple of years now, it has not been able to fit into a child seat. But the other day - I had to fold both backs of the rear seat, and there was nowhere to put the older one. In the sense - the place is left only in the front. Naturally, the question arose - is it possible to transport it on a booster in the front seat. The fact that children can be transported there in principle, and even those who have not yet turned 12 years old - I knew for a long time, and paragraph 22.9 of the traffic rules is a confirmation of that:

22.9. Transportation of children is allowed provided their safety is ensured, taking into account the design features of the vehicle.

Transportation of children under 12 years of age in vehicles equipped with seat belts must be carried out using child restraints appropriate for the weight and height of the child, or other means that allow the child to be fastened using the seat belts provided by the vehicle design, and in the front seat of a passenger car - only with the use of child restraints .

But whether it was possible to use a booster for this was not clear.

Moreover, the forums were replete with messages - ranging from innocent, like “I was given 3,000 fine for transporting a child in a booster in the front seat”, and to angry and accusatory, and had nothing to do with the issue under consideration - like “the issue of the safety of my own children is immeasurably higher than the questions of the "legal plane", "Do you really feel sorry for your child" and "what is more important to you - the life and safety of YOUR child, or saving a few LITTLE rubles ???". The second category of people is surprising, because the question is asked not on the topic: is it worth it or not to carry children under the age of 12 in the front seat in a booster. It is clear that, all other things being equal, it is necessary to plant back. The question is, is it allowed by law to transport children in the front seat using a booster if it is not possible to sit in the back.

In other words, is the booster a special child restraint, or are it only devices with their own belts? In order to find out, it was useful to study legal practice. And that's what I dug up.

Of course, the traffic cops for the most part claim that the first part of the paragraph from paragraph 22.9 of the SDA, namely:

should be carried out with using child restraints corresponding to the weight and height of the child, or other means that allow you to fasten your child using seat belts stipulated by the design of the vehicle

claims that the booster is exactly by other means which allows you to fasten your child using seat belts, and not a child restraint at all, so it cannot be installed in the front seat. To this one can only answer that they did not read GOST R 41.44-2005 very carefully (uniform requirements for restraints for children in motor vehicles). Because if they read it carefully, they would understand that another means is, for example, a special attachment that allows the adult seat belt to be lowered from the child's neck to chest level. And the booster is just a type of child seat, similar to those child seats that do not have their own belts, are designed for already adult children, and are fastened together with the child with a regular belt, i.e. this is the 3rd group from 22 to 36 kg, and often -.

However, the explanation of this fact reaches the consciousness of some representatives of the traffic police poorly, and then they have to go to court. And here, fortunately, the court is not based on the hysterical screams of some individuals in the forums, but on industry standards. And the court decisions read as follows - yes, boosters are child restraints, if this is confirmed by the instructions

and the corresponding certificate that the court requests from the sellers (it is clear that the driver is not obliged to have a copy of it and carry it with him). In order not to be unfounded, I post the decisions of the courts, which I have gathered on the appropriate forum:

It should be noted that this is not the only precedent, just a month ago - the court again sided with the car owner, who was illegally punished for putting his child in a booster in the front seat.

In general, the result is as follows:

1) Of course, if there is a possibility, you need to put the child in the back.

2) If there is no possibility at all, then you can put it in the booster on the front seat. But. Remember that this can be done only in case of an emergency and unforeseen situation - you have to go, and there are no other options. This shouldn't be the rule. That's why:

a) Be extremely careful and accurate on the road.

b) If there is an airbag, turn it off. It is your facial bones of the skull that are strong, and will withstand a turnip hit on a pillow, although your nose, of course, will still be broken. And the child will have much worse.

c) Move the seat in which the child is sitting - as far back as possible.

d) Be prepared that no matter what, the traffic police will by all means write you a fine for this. They also have a plan, and there is nowhere to go. In this case, print out the orders of the courts, for example - this

or the photo above, let the traffic police representative get acquainted with them in advance, preferably with the use of a dictaphone, and inform that then go to court, then - for reimbursement of those costs that you incur due to the fact that instead of work you will have to attend court meetings, and then - to the prosecutor's office, with a complaint that despite the fact that you warned them in advance and convincingly that this was not an offense, they exceeded their official powers, and wrote out a protocol. Better to catch those who carry children in their arms. If it does not help, take pictures of the child in the booster, the booster itself, write in the protocol that when putting the child in the booster, they were based on the instructions of the manufacturer and the previous court decisions. Further, if you feel the strength to defend yourself on your own, appeal to all of the above in court. If not, apply for, they will tell you how to behave, but for the money - they will also give you a defender.

And may common sense help you. If you are not guided by it, then neither you nor your child will be saved even by the best seat in the back seat.

Upd. In 2018, the rules for the carriage of children from 7 to 11 years old (inclusive) in the car have changed a little. Now as soon as a child 7 years old, behind the booster you can not use at all (if the child is large), its use is necessary only in the front seat (including, it can be used instead of a child car seat - everything is also possible if it corresponds to the weight and height of the child - and these are almost all boosters, even ). As soon as you turn 12, you can ride in the front seat without a booster.

For kids under 7 years old- everything remains the same: if the instructions for your booster say what it refers to - everything, you can use it from 3 years both in the back and in the front. Children can be transported in them in accordance with the classification - weighing from 15 to 36 kg (boosters are child car seats of group II / III that do not have a back - a quote from Igor Mikhailushkin, head of the traffic safety propaganda department of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate for the Nizhny Novgorod Region). If only the third - sorry, no, see the previous paragraph.

From 12 July 2020 amendments were made to the traffic rules: now use boosters as a kind of replacement for a car seat, children under 7 years old are not allowed... The carriage of children under the age of seven is allowed only in a car seat or in a car seat:

Children from 7 to 12 years old can ride in the front seat if it equipped with a car seat or booster, corresponding to the parameters and age of the child. In the back seat children between 7 and 12 years old can be in a car seat or booster optional parents. The main thing is that they are wearing a seat belt.

Children are the most valuable thing in the life of every person, parents. Their safety must always come first. And this should not be stimulated by laws or penalties. But unfortunately, in the modern world, where parents are in a hurry to get somewhere and are always busy with something, it is fines that are the only way to keep kids safe. Maybe that's why the amount of fines is going up.

The booster is an ordinary car harness that does not have armrests and backs, but this device is used to transport children in a car. The main function of such a device is to slightly raise the child himself to the required distance, so that the belts in the car will be located at the required level in the chest area. This is a requirement for the implementation of safety when transporting a child. Reliable pressure to the car seat with a belt guarantees body fixation during sudden braking, which eliminates injury.

At what age can a booster be used instead of a car seat

But at the same time, the booster has at least two significant drawbacks:
1. Reduced level of protection, since the child is not protected from side impacts and in the event of an emergency, he can easily be injured by the glass.
2. Does not have high test performance. Car seats are tested for safety much more thoroughly than boosters.

From the moment a child appears in the family, his safety becomes a priority in parental care. Therefore, when a family with children goes on a trip, the first thing they think about is how to create safe conditions for their children. First of all, this problem arises if motor vehicles become the main means of transportation. If adults very often neglect the seat belt, then most likely they will not pose a risk to the life of their children.

Can a booster be used instead of a child car seat

Therefore, when choosing a restraint device, you need to remember that it must correspond to the height and weight of the child: it is better to transport babies in car seats, babies in car seats, and older preschoolers in boosters. Moreover, all devices must be certified and meet the requirements of international safety standards.

Yes, it does. In accordance with the technical regulations of the Customs Union, the booster is a child restraint, that is, its use is permitted. Basically, boosters are child car seats that do not have a backrest. They can carry children weighing from 15 to 36 kg.

Rules and requirements for transporting children in a car

According to the traffic rules 2020, the rules for transporting children in a car oblige the driver to perform a number of actions aimed at creating the safest possible operating conditions for the vehicle. This approach in the event of an accident can save human life.

Traffic regulations prohibit the transport of small passengers in the back seat of a motorcycle. Provided that the number of children exceeds eight people, then such transportation is considered organized. It is only allowed on the bus. Before making a trip, the driver must obtain permission from the relevant authorities.

Is it possible to use a booster instead of a car seat 2020

• The presence of additional straps in the car seat for a more secure fit. The booster does not have additional safety details; when using it, the baby is simply fastened with a car belt;
• Lack of additional protection. The booster itself is not able to protect the child on the sides from the back, the chair has additional side protection and a reliable back;
• Price. A simple and unpretentious booster is below a quality car seat.

It is important that the line stating that "it is allowed to use other means that allow you to fasten a child using seat belts provided for by the design of the vehicle is removed from the official text of the traffic rules." According to the innovation, it is impossible to replace a reliable car seat with a regular fabric pad. Numerous tests have proven the trauma of such structures.

Is the FEST restraint allowed for children in the car in 2020

Such a miracle device costs 386 or 497 rubles in official stores, depending on the model and size. It would seem that the savings are obvious - why pay 15-20 thousand, if you can give 500 rubles. Moreover, FEST is advertised even in the traffic police, not to mention the central television and radio channels.

• compactness - in comparison with a car seat, they take up much less space;
• versatility - can be used in any car where there are seat belts (that is, you do not need to look for Isofix mounts and think about how to attach a seat);
• ease of use - follows from the previous paragraph.

Car boosters for children: an overview, at what age can you use? Is the booster a child restraint system?

Now readers may have a completely logical dilemma regarding what to buy: a classic child car seat or a booster. In fact, everything is very simple. Older children (after at least three years of age) can install the latter in the car. Newborns and toddlers who have not celebrated their third birthday can only be placed in a special car seat.

In many forums, for several years now, there have been discussions about whether a booster is considered a child seat, how much its purchase is generally justified, whether it is worth the money. All these questions are easy to answer. No, the booster is not a chair, it is just a part of it. It is very inferior to the traditional car seat for children in terms of child safety. But! An older baby may simply refuse to sit in a chair closed on three sides, and therefore it is better to change it to a booster than not use anything at all. In addition, if the seat is selected based on the weight, height and build of the baby, it will provide him with comfort and convenience during the trip, and the parents - peace of mind for the safety of the precious child. And this is the answer to the question about the advisability of such an acquisition.

Transportation of children in a frameless car seat 2020

Studies have shown that in such devices, the risk of injury to a child is noticeably higher than when using even ordinary seat belts, not to mention the approved car seats and boosters, which really provide a high level of protection in the event of an accident. The rules also emphasize that the installation of such restraint systems in the cabs of a car or truck should be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions for these devices.

What does the legislation of the Russian Federation say about this? According to the rules for the carriage of children in cars, for young passengers under 12 years old, it is necessary to use special restraints that correspond to the height and weight of the child.

Is it possible to transport a baby in a booster, at what age

The traffic rules in force in 2020 provide for the carriage of children under 12 years old using restraints, and they do not specify whether it should be a chair or a simplified version. The location is not regulated either, it can be installed in the back or in the front seat.

The appearance of a baby in the family always entails a radical change in the lifestyle of the parents. This also applies to the possibility of moving the family by car. For some time now, the transportation of children is possible only in special devices: car seats or boosters, for which the rules for the transportation of children in a car were introduced. Consider whether it is possible to transport a child in a booster.

Not all mums and dads realize that rattles and sliders are by no means the most important purchase before a baby is born. In 2015, children became participants in every tenth road accident in Russia. This year, the figure has decreased by 9.2%, but the numbers are still frightening: in 8 months of 2016, 267 child passengers were killed and 6,572 injured on the roads of our country.

Standard car safety systems are not designed to protect the smallest road users, and therefore children are much more affected in accidents than adults. Child restraint devices (CRDs) help reduce the risk of injury, however, almost 30% of parents still neglect to purchase them.

According to the Center for the Study of Public Opinion VTsIOM, among those Russians who have children under 12 years of age and own or plan to purchase child restraints, the majority believe that they are well aware of how to distinguish high-quality child restraints from low-quality ones. However, as practice shows, excessive self-confidence of parents in this matter has very sad consequences.

How it all began

The ban on the transport of children under 12 years old in cars without the use of restraints appeared in 2007, but even five years later, more than half of parents preferred to pay fines instead of buying car seats. In the summer of 2016, the percentage of motorists using these vehicles reached its all-time high - today, 71% of mums and dads own a car seat or other restraint. This indicator is far from perfect, but it took serious efforts to achieve it.

Over the past five years, the topic of the use of child car seats has been at the center of public attention. So, since 2012, Russia has been implementing a large-scale social project "Car seat for children", on which the Russian State Traffic Inspectorate is working together with the expert community and public organizations. As part of the campaign, an advertising video was broadcast on federal and regional TV channels, billboards were placed, and advertising on radio stations was launched. The problem was discussed in talk shows on federal channels, on the project's website, children and parents could play useful online games and take part in contests, and the Treasures of Creslandia campaign was held in ten Russian cities. The most drastic measures were taken by workers of maternity hospitals, who, before discharge, checked whether the parents had a car seat for the baby.

The issue of transportation of children is also devoted to the project "Childhood without Danger", during which the expert center "Movement without Danger", with the support of the Ministry of Health and the Main Traffic Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, has been conducting information trainings for expectant mothers since February 2015 at the Federal Perinatal Center. IN AND. Kulakov. The health of young passengers was also highlighted in the social program "At the Meeting of Security", which started in the fall in the Leningrad, Pskov and Novgorod regions. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Health to regional offices, information on the use of child restraints was posted on stands in children's clinics, antenatal clinics, maternity hospitals and perinatal centers throughout the country.

As a result of such measures, children's injuries on the roads have decreased, but the problem of the dominance of counterfeit products on the market for special restraints is still acute. The pernicious desire of parents to save money leads to the fact that most children, sitting in the passenger seat of a car, risk their health on a daily basis.

Car seat, booster or adapter?

The safest and most effective are the car seat and infant car seat (for children under one year old). Reduces the risk of injury and the position of the child car seat by almost 80% - for at least four years, the child must sit in the opposite direction of travel.

The choice of the type of child car seat is primarily influenced by the height and weight of the child. In 2007, based on World Health Organization calculations, five categories were developed to help parents choose:

0 (for babies weighing less than 10 kg),
0+ (13 kg),
I (9 - 18 kg),
II (15 - 25 kg),
III (22 - 36 kg).

In addition to car seats, there are other types of restraints on the market. For example, boosters (seats without a backrest), as well as belt pads that allow the belt to be slightly moved downward so that it has a more correct position on the child's body.

Booster and pad manufacturers are positioning their product as a cheap alternative to a child car seat. However, these adaptations do not take into account all the physiological characteristics of the child, and therefore do not provide the proper level of safety and, on the contrary, can sometimes even harm the little person.

Often, boosters are made of poor quality plastic or foam that splits in half during an accident. Not only is such a "restraint" unable to absorb the force of the impact in a collision, the child will most likely be seriously injured by the shrapnel. Boosters, consisting of a metal base, polyurethane and a soft layer, are considered more robust, but they can only protect adult children, they are not suitable for the smallest passengers. By the way, in developed countries, the use of boosters is strictly prohibited, since the absence of a backrest and proper fixation endangers the health and safety of the child.

There can be no question of buying adapters that lower the diagonal and raise the lower strap of the base seat belt. When using this pseudo-analogue of a child car seat, the entire load goes to the chest, and in the event of an accident, the child suffers serious damage to internal organs. It is noteworthy that for the installation of such devices in some countries, punishment is provided up to deprivation of a driver's license.

However, even buying a car seat is not a guarantee of your child's safety. According to the expert center "Safe Movement", 80% of child car seats imported into Russia in 2015 were imported from China. Most of them do not meet mandatory safety requirements and do not guarantee anything other than a formal opportunity to get away from a fine. This is confirmed by the results of a number of special checks. In their production, they use low-quality materials and plastic fasteners, so in the event of an accident, the child receives even more serious injuries than without a car seat at all.

Legislative regulation in this area was attended to at the highest state level. The importance of child safety issues was outlined by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, at a meeting of the Presidium of the State Council for Road Safety in March this year. In August, the problems of regulating the passenger transportation of children were brought up for discussion in the format of the Open Government at a meeting with Minister Mikhail Abyzov. The government drew attention to the need to improve the procedure for certification of child restraints and the preparation of methodological materials to help parents choose a car seat. Following the meeting, the minister prepared a number of instructions.

"It is proposed to exclude from the traffic rules the possibility of using for the transportation of children" other means that allow a child to be fastened using the seat belts provided by the vehicle design ", which do not provide an adequate level of protection for the child. compared to standard seat belts used to fix a child without any additional devices, "said Vladimir Kuzin, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. - "Up to 7 years of age, children still need to be transported in a car only in a car seat. The new amendments also allow that at the age of 7 to 11 years, a child, if by his physiological parameters, no longer fits into the car seat and sits in the back," will be able to fasten with regular seat belts. Requirements for the use of a child restraint will remain if such a child is placed in the front seat. "

Expensive device?

Sometimes the parents are stopped by the high cost of the product, however, as the head of the traumatology and orthopedic service of the Morozov Children's City Clinical Hospital Razmik Keshishyan noted, "the thousand rubles saved will lead to a great tragedy." Sometimes parents are also faced with the problem of choice and, without understanding the issue, instead of high-quality chairs, they acquire their low-quality counterparts.

"The selection of seats for a child is very important. From my point of view, there are certain criteria that should be based on. First of all, there must be an anatomically correct ratio of the child and the child seat. Second, the inclination of the headrest must be adjusted. And, thirdly, the child. should be properly fixed.It is even better when for small children there is a special sleeping position.If there are special devices in the chair with which it is fastened to the seat, then this is good, reliable. And, of course, the chair should not be very bulky, it should be light, but this does not mean that it is structurally easily damaged, "Razmik Aramovich shares the secrets of choosing a child seat.

In addition, the doctor of medical sciences drew our attention to the fact that "there are such accidents that even the chairs do not help." "Unfortunately, there are no ideal seats. It all depends on the speed, on the car and the fixation of the seat," Razmik Aramovich explained.

How to check the fixture? How can you be sure that the supplier of these products is reliable? "Information about the organization can be found quite quickly, in addition, you can simply feel the chair with your hands. It is also worth paying attention to the markings that are on the seat itself, for example, to see if there is a special marking of the passed tests," explains Agra.

The President of the Expert Center also noted that the problem of low-quality child restraints is significant not only for our country. Many states, like Russia, still rely on the Geneva Agreement of 1958, according to which they undertake to accept uniform international quality control certificates for child restraints. At the same time, not all devices with an international certificate are capable of ensuring the safety of a child.

A new wave of change

Potential amendments to the traffic rules were posted on the Single Portal for posting information on the preparation of draft regulatory legal acts by federal executive authorities and the results of their public discussion. According to the document, soon boosters and adapters will finally become a thing of the past - innovations exclude the possibility of using "other means that allow you to fasten a child using the seat belts provided for by the design of the vehicle."

The changes oblige parents of babies under 7 years old to abandon analogues and use exclusively car seats as a restraint device. For children from 7 to 11 years old, it is possible to wear regular seat belts, but only if, according to their physiological parameters, they no longer fit into the car seat and sit in the back.

On behalf of the Minister of the Open Government Mikhail Abyzov, Rosstandart is preparing proposals to the Government by September 30 to conduct unscheduled inspections of manufacturers and importers of child car seats and restraints. By October 15, the department, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, FCS, Rosaccreditation and Rospotrebnadzor, will have to think over a mechanism for stopping the production and import of low-quality child seats identified during control measures.

Among other instructions of the minister - to develop the possibility of paying for child restraints with the help of maternity capital and creating a register of bona fide manufacturers, to develop a mechanism for recalling low-quality products from the market, as well as to prepare preventive and educational materials.

However, unfortunately, no law is able to force parents to be more responsible and attentive. Despite the activity of politicians and the latest legislative initiative, ensuring the road safety of children is, first of all, a personal matter of their parents.

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