Child seats are probably one of the most important purchases for new parents, because they accompany children and families for a long time. All of our child seats are manufactured by reputable brand manufacturers and guarantee the highest level of safety in safety and comfort. With impressive quality and well thought-out functions, they make everyday life much easier. Many of our seats have isofix and thus offer even more protection. Here you will find a wide selection of high quality child seats in different categories, which will convince you with their stylish design and quality features. Let yourself be inspired by the colorful variety- there is sure to be a suitable child seat for you too!
The right child seat for every stage of your child’s development
Only if a child seat fits your child perfectly, it offers sufficient support and optimal safety. For this reason, special standard groups for child seats were introduced years ago as a guide. For a long time, this was exclusively the European test standard ECE R44-04. Later, the standard ECE R129 (i-size) followed, which sometimes caused some confusion. in germany, both test standards are currently valid in parallel. Here we give you some hints how to find the right child seat for you.
Currently valid standard groups for child seats
Safety standard ECE R44-04
Child car seats are still approved in Germany according to the ECE R44-04 safety standard. The classification is made according to the weight of the child.
Group 0+: for infants and babies from birth up to a maximum weight of 13 kg
group 1: for babies and toddlers with a weight of 9 to 18 kg
group 2: for babies and toddlers weighing 15 to 25 kg
group 3: for infants and children weighing between 22 and 36 kg
Safety standard ECE R129 (i-size)
In the newer standard called ECE R129 (i-size), the seats are no longer classified according to weight, but according to body size. However, there is no rigid separation according to groups here. The manufacturers do the classification themselves, but during the approval process, very strict controls are carried out to ensure that the car seat actually offers optimum protection in the specified size range.
So far, the following i-size classifications have established themselves on the market:
From birth up to a height of 75 centimeters (infant carriers)
from birth up to a height of 105 centimeters
For a body height between 60 and 105 centimeters
For a body height of 100 to 150 centimeters
The i-size standard basically stipulates that babies up to the age of 15. Group 0+: for infants and young children who are only allowed to ride in rear-facing seats from the first month of life. isofix is also compulsory for i-size car seats. Incidentally, it can be assumed that the new ECE-R 129 (i-size) standard will replace the "old" standard and will eventually replace the still valid standard ECE-R 44/04. The time is not yet fixed. As of today, you can safely choose a child car seat approved according to the ECE-R 44/04 standard.
Child seats for forward and rearward-facing travel
In addition to the standard group, the direction of travel is also an important safety criterion. Numerous studies have shown that it is much safer for your baby if you drive it against the direction of travel in a so-called reboarder child seat – transports. Until it weighs 9 kg, the rearward-facing attachment of the infant carrier is mandatory. Then you can switch to a forward-facing group 1 car seat. If you use a child seat with the i-size standard, your child can travel up to the age of 15. Rear-facing with.
If you change the "direction of travel if you want to change your car seat every now and then, it makes sense for you to have a car seat that can be mounted in the car in both directions. This gives you a lot of flexibility and you can adapt the seat to your child as needed. In our store you will find child seat models that are mounted forward or rearward facing, but also combined child seats that allow both. In any case, we recommend that you transport your baby in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible.
The different installation options for the child seat in the car
To install the seat firmly and securely in the vehicle, there are two options: belt installation and isofix anchorage.
Fastening with your car’s safety belts is the classic method. It is very important to ensure that the harness is fastened correctly. On many car seats, the belt path is color-coded. Be sure to look at the corresponding instructions, because they explain the installation step by step!
Child seats with isofix are now widespread. The term isofix is an artificial word made up of the abbreviations for "international standardisation organisation" and "fixation . We are dealing with a modern and very safe system for fastening child car seats. It includes two specially designed metal brackets that you find in the car between the backrest and the seat. All vehicles built from 2013 onwards are equipped with these brackets.
Sometimes the isofix brackets are a little hidden: then you may have to remove a small part of the upholstery or a cover. If you are in any doubt, you can find the relevant information in your vehicle’s manual. With the brackets the child seat can then be firmly connected to the body of your car.
Buy child seats online at kidsroom.De
For kidsroom.De find the right child seat for your child: from infancy to school age. The different models score points not only with impressive quality standards and functionality suitable for everyday use, but also with a high level of operating comfort. In addition, you have the choice between many different design variants, which are characterized by a great child-friendly look and are aimed at all age groups. So it is best to look around now! If you have any questions about our infant carriers and child seats: our competent service staff will be happy to advise you and help you choose the right model for you.
FAQ child seats
Is a child seat compulsory?
If children travel in the car, they need a suitable child seat. It is compulsory and required by law. Girls and boys are not allowed to travel without a child seat until they are twelve years old or at least 1.50 meters tall.
How do I attach a baby car seat in the car??
Baby seats may only be used against the direction of travel. Some manufacturers equip their models with a special newborn insert. This insert usually has particularly soft and shock-absorbing foam pads that optimally hold and protect your baby.
Also technically a lot has been done in the last time. Manufacturers such as britax romer have already developed innovative side impact protection technology that effectively redirects the forces away from your baby in the event of a side impact. Good to know: if you want to place the infant carrier on the front passenger seat, please make sure that the airbag is switched off.
When do i change my car seat to group 1, 2 and 3??
As soon as your baby weighs 9 kg, you can switch to a group 1 child seat. In group 1 you will find the classic child seats, which are designed for a weight of 9 to 18 kilograms and can also be mounted in the direction of travel. They offer your child a comfortable sitting position or a pleasant lying and sleeping position according to your needs.
If your child is about four years old, a group 2 child seat comes into play. However, manufacturers often combine groups 2 and 3, which means that the seat grows with the child from the fourth to the twelfth year of life. Such child seats usually consist of a padded booster seat, sturdy head and shoulder protectors, a backrest and a headrest.
Should my child ride in a rear-facing or forward-facing seat??
In germany, children weighing less than 9 kilograms are currently required to ride in a rear-facing seat. And there is a good reason for this: as the neck muscles of small children are still extremely weak, they would hardly be able to absorb the enormous forces of a head-on collision. In the worst case, transporting the child in the direction of travel could result in serious injuries or even a broken neck.
However, if your baby is sitting backwards in the vehicle, its head, which is still quite heavy in relation to its body size, is not pressed forward but gently against the padded headrest of the seat, which absorbs the load quite considerably. Since reboarder child seats – i.e. rear-facing child seats – have generally proven to be extremely safe in traffic statistics, the EU has even decided that in future rear-facing seats will be compulsory for babies up to the age of 15 months.
How is my child secured and strapped into the car seat??
There are various systems for this. The classic harness is particularly widespread. It can be either a three-point or a five-point belt. Both variants can be adjusted in height.
The three-point harness belt (also known as a "Y-belt") you will often find in a baby car seat. It runs between the child’s shoulders and is then fastened between the legs. There are now also very comfortable child seats in the baby car seat segment five-point harness systems with shoulder padding. Child seats for toddlers also usually have an easy-to-use and safe five-point harness belt.
Another variant are child seats with a safety harness, fixed with the safety belt of the car. The catching body or catching table is located in front of the child’s stomach. In the event of a frontal impact, the impact force is lower with safety harness systems than with systems with harness belts, as the forces are distributed over the entire upper body and are not just concentrated on the head and neck.
How do I buckle my child into the car seat correctly??
In general, it is important that the harness straps are as tight as possible against your child’s body, because only then do they provide optimum support. The best rule of thumb is: a flat hand should fit between the baby and the harness. On cold days, you should therefore not put a thick jacket on your baby in the car, but rather cover him or her with a warm blanket after buckling him or her in. If the harness is optimally adjusted, the children sit very securely in their seat.