Where can you take your child in a car seat? Rules for the transportation of newborns and infants up to a year in a car: requirements and types of restraints

For any driver, the paramount task is to ensure the highest level of safety for himself and all passengers present in the car at the moment, and especially small children. To do this, you need not be distracted anywhere during the trip and not violate traffic rules. That is why all drivers should know the rules for transporting children in a car from 2018-2019, according to which he is obliged to perform certain actions that contribute to the creation of the safest conditions for using the vehicle. It is this approach that can save the life of a child in a traffic accident. Next, the main points when transporting children will be analyzed in detail.

The main features of transporting a child in a car

The following are the basic rules that drivers of vehicles must follow when transporting a child:

You can not carry a baby in the back seat of a motorcycle;
When 8 or more children participate in the trip, it is called organized and is possible only on the bus, before its implementation, the driver must obtain permission from the authorities responsible for this;
Every child under the age of 7 must be seated in a car seat or carrycot (for infants), however, the use of a triangular shaped adapter is prohibited;
Children must not be transported in a trailer or van;
Children between the ages of 7 and 12 have the choice of being seated in a car seat or wearing regular seat belts, but the child can only be seated behind the driver.

How to transport babies?

The transportation of babies needs to be approached more carefully, as this is the most responsible task. In order to drive a car and be calm that everything is in order with your baby, according to the rules for transporting children, you need to place a special infant carrier in the back seat of the car, which is attached to it using ordinary seat belts. This chair is located perpendicular to the movement of the machine. This cradle has its own belts that keep the baby in a horizontal position, which helps him breathe normally and protects the fragile skeleton from strong physical exertion. The infant carrier is designed for children under the age of six months.

Some parents buy a car seat instead of a car cradle. It differs from the first only in that it has an adjustable back. For babies, it is recommended to set the backrest at 35-40 degrees. It is at this angle of inclination in a traffic accident that the child will be protected as much as possible. To better support the neck of the baby, some use special fabric rollers, thereby easing the load on it. However, you can not use simple towels for this, which led to the fact that the child's head will tip forward.

Why do I need a car seat and where to install it?

The car seat must be operated in accordance with the rules for transporting children. However, every parent should remember that seat belts securely fix and protect only children whose height does not reach 150 cm from injuries. Therefore, the age of twelve was not chosen by chance. Just then, children grow up to this mark.

If you do not have a chair, then in no case should you carry your child on your knees, since upon impact it will weigh several tens of times more, and as a result, in these circumstances it will simply be impossible to hold it.

The child car seat can be installed in both the rear and front seat of the vehicle. This is not prohibited by law, only there is one necessary condition, which is to turn off the airbag. If you neglect this rule, it can severely injure the child. An airbag is needed by a child whose age has already reached the age of 12, in this case the main elements of protection here are seat belts. The best option is to install a child car seat in the very center of the rear seat, because this place is considered the safest.

Types of car seats

The use of a car seat for children is not just an item prescribed in the rules for transporting children, but also a vital necessity. Parents should remember that the baby should be comfortable and cozy in the chair, which means that he also needs to take part in the purchase. Some people buy a chair "for growth", however, this is unreasonable, since it does not achieve the desired effect.

There are 5 groups of chairs. Their parameters are shown below:

Penalty for improper transportation of a child

According to the rules for transporting children in 2018-2019, the punishment for non-compliance with them will be more severe for drivers. If the vehicle lacks fasteners, then this is not a reason not to install a car seat, so such an excuse will not protect the driver from a fine. For this violation, a fine of 500 rubles was previously provided, but now the offender will pay from 3,000 rubles for such a violation. In addition, if the car is operated by proxy, then this amount will increase. Every driver should be aware that a monetary penalty is provided not only for the lack of a car seat, but also for its incorrect installation.

Compliance with traffic rules is not all that can protect the driver and those who accompany him on the road. It is important not to neglect the rules for transporting passengers, and especially children. These moments cannot be called a personal matter of each person, because when a driver leaves the road, he unwittingly becomes part of the entire road process, where failure to comply with the established rules can end tragically for some. A car seat is an essential element when transporting children in a car that can save a child's life. Therefore, those drivers who do not comply with these rules and continue to drive without a car seat should first of all think not about how not to get a fine, but about the fact that their child is not safe, which should be much more valuable and more important of money.

Modern young parents who are going to travel with their child in a car are forced to study all types of DUU (child restraints), to choose the right child for age and weight. All modern types of remote control systems must comply with GOST.

DUU can be divided into 4 constructive groups and categories:

Cradle(baby car cradle, car seat, cocoon) is designed to transport the smallest passengers in a lying or reclining position, from the very first days of life to 1.5 years:

cradle Category "0" can withstand the weight of a child from 0 to 10 kg;
cradle Category "0+" can withstand weight from 0 to 13 kg.

Armchair(child restraint seat, car seat) allows you to transport children in a sitting position, it looks like a full-fledged chair, it is necessarily equipped with seat belts. The degree of protection is very high, as the child is securely fixed and protected even from the side. Up to what age is it appropriate to use a child seat? This is the question parents are most concerned about:

chair Category "0+" can have a swivel design, recommended for use by children from 0 to 4 years old, can withstand weight up to 13 kg;
category "1" chair can have a swivel design, recommended for use by children from 9 months old to 4 years old, height from 78 cm, can withstand weight from 9 to 18 kg;
category "2" chair, as a rule, equipped with height-adjustable headrests and 5-point seat belts, recommended for use by children from 3 to 12 years old, can withstand weight from 15 to 25 kg;
category “3” chair, as a rule, is equipped with height-adjustable headrests and 5-point seat belts, recommended for use by children from 3 to 12 years old, can withstand weight from 25 to 36 kg.

Adapter(FEST, triangle) is a triangular pad on a standard seat belt. Since it is designed for a person from 150 cm in height, its straps fall on the neck of a small person and cannot carry any “rescue” function.

The purpose of the adapter is to move the straps of the seat belt to the level of the child's chest and protect him. DUU in the form of a triangle can be used for children from 3 to 12 years old, with a height of 100 cm and a weight of 9 kg.

In the Russian Federation, two types of FEST are produced:

with an additional, with the inscription FEST, strap for girth of the hips of a minor weighing from 9 to 18 kg;
without additional strap for a minor weighing from 18 to 36 kg.

Booster This is a seat-cushion without a back. The baby sitting on it is higher, and thus it becomes possible to fasten it with a regular seat belt:

Booster Category "2" is recommended for use by children from 7 to 12 years old, can withstand weight from 15 to 25 kg;
booster category "3" is recommended for use by children from 7 to 12 years old, can withstand weight from 25 to 36 kg.

The main rule for the transportation of children is to ensure their safety, taking into account the design specifics of the vehicle and with the help of special child restraints.

Transportation of minors under 12 years old can be carried out:

in a car equipped with seat belts and (or) an Isofix restraint system;
in a truck cab equipped with seat belts and/or an Isofix restraint system.

It is forbidden to transport children under 12 years old in the back seat of a motorcycle and in trailers.

In the front seat, children are only allowed to be transported using restraints that are appropriate for the height and weight of the child, with the airbag deactivated.

Frame car seat

The frame child restraint is the most common. Each manufacturer offers a variety of models. It must be said that there are no direct requirements for the appearance of child car seats in modern traffic rules. Therefore, the choice of a chair is carried out by young parents, grandparents at their discretion.

The main selection criteria are:

height, weight, age of the child;
fastening method;
product certification;
price.

Carrying a child in a car seat is quite convenient and, most importantly, safe, as it is protected by an ergonomic backrest, a high headrest and comfortable sidewalls. Thus, maximum protection is created.

Booster

It is quite advisable to buy a booster for children in the car for a child from 7 to 12 years old. If your child has grown up, has become 100 cm tall or more, then by putting him on a booster, like on a pillow, you can fasten him with a regular car seat belt. The straps of the belt will be located properly, as in an adult, on the chest and stomach of the child, while not affecting the neck.

Regulations for the carriage of minors do not prohibit the use of a booster. Although the degree of protection of the child in the booster for many parents is a big question mark. The absence of a backrest, sidewalls and headrest cannot but affect the level of safety. This should be kept in mind when choosing a DUU.

Frameless actocchair

Can a frameless child seat be used? This question worries many parents, because the cost of such a device is quite low, and the choice of models offered is huge. A frameless chair, according to the traffic rules of the Russian Federation, is allowed to be used to transport a child in a car, based on its concept. After all, a frameless seat is a child restraint designed to ensure the safety of a child during a trip in a car.

Choosing a car seat for the youngest passengers

The first trip of a newborn is usually from the hospital to the parents' house, about a week after birth. By this time, you need to be well prepared.

How to transport a newborn in a car? Of course, in a special infant carrier or car seat category "0" and "0+". Choosing a special chair for newborns should be done with great care. Although it will not serve its owner for long, young parents need to study the certificates and reviews of each specific model, evaluate the anatomical shape, the quality of the built-in belts and the reliability of the latches. It is recommended to pay attention to the interior materials of the cradle itself, they must be hypoallergenic and non-slip.

It is strictly forbidden to use the cradle from a stroller as a cradle designed for transporting newborn children! It cannot perform safety functions when traveling by car and is intended only for transporting infants outside the car.

Rules for installing child restraints

Carrycot installation

Oddly enough it sounds, but it is necessary to install car cradles against the direction of travel, with the child's back to the windshield. Since the baby does not yet hold the neck, with sudden braking in this position, he will avoid injuries to the spine and neck.

In this case, the fixation of the baby's body will be carried out using special belts built into the cradle. And the car's seat belts will not be used. You can install the cradle both in the back and in the front seat.

If you place the bassinet on the front seat of a car equipped with airbags, it is imperative to turn off this function for the safety of the child.

The child restraint seat is installed using the vehicle's seat belt constructive entry.

Armchair Category "0+" are installed similarly to cradles.
In a category “1” seat, it is allowed to place the baby in the direction of travel both on the front and rear seats, provided that it is fixed with an additional belt.
When using a category "2" or "3" seat, the child can ride in the direction of travel, fastened with a built-in belt.

In the event that the car in which it is planned to transport a minor under the age of 12 is equipped with an international class Isofix restraint system, special seats with a similar fastening should be purchased. The Isofix system prevents the chair from tipping over, which increases the level of safety for the child at times. An analogue of Isofix for American cars is the Latch and Super Latch mounting system.

Installing the adapter

The FEST triangular pad is inserted into the regular seat belt and is adjusted depending on the height of the child to such a level that the belt strap crosses the child’s stomach and chest, in no case touching his neck.

Booster Installation

You can place the booster in the front or back seat of the car. It is believed that the most convenient place for him is in the middle of the back sofa. As with the installation of the FEST triangle, it is important to correctly fix the seat belt in the chest and abdomen of the child and protect the neck at the same time.

Requirements for the type of restraint depending on the age and weight of the passenger

Each type of holding device has its own requirements:

Changes in legislation in 2020

The years 2019-20 were rich in changes in the field of traffic rules. We have received changes in the field of OSAGO, fuel excises, linking state numbers to regions, the size of the recycling fee, and much more.

As such, the rules for transporting children in a car underwent significant additions in mid-2017, in 2018 they only affected buses that carry out organized transport of children. Now, when transporting children, it is forbidden to use buses older than 10 years from the date of issue, and from July 1, 2018, it is mandatory to use orange or yellow flashing beacons on the roof of the bus.

The child should not be alone in the car

Over the past 3-5 years in many countries, and in our country in particular, there have been such egregious cases of irresponsible attitude towards passenger children by their own parents that it had a great public outcry.

Children left in cars in the scorching sun overheated and died. Others, on the contrary, froze during the cold season. Some kids, along with incorrectly parked cars, were taken by tow trucks to impounded parking lots. There were cases when other vehicles crashed into cars with minors and children became injured.

All this led to the fact that in the middle of last year, additions were made to the traffic rules of the Russian Federation that it is FORBIDDEN to leave a child under 7 years old alone in a car without an adult accompanying him.

Fine for leaving a child in a car

Now, leaving one young child in a personal car is an offense regulated by government decree No. 761 and clause 12.8 of the SDA and can lead to administrative liability, and in the event of a clearly dangerous situation and failure to provide possible assistance, to criminal liability.

The Administrative Code of the Russian Federation provides for punishment in the form of a warning or a fine of 500 rubles. According to the criminal code, punishment can be very severe. If the parents (legal guardians, adoptive parents) left the child alone in the car, in a situation that is obviously dangerous for his life and health, then, accordingly, the minor cannot stand up for himself and protect himself (for example, the child is locked in the car and cannot get out).

Significant harm caused to the health of a minor and failure to provide possible assistance is considered a criminal offense and is punishable by:

imprisonment up to 1 year;
arrest up to 3 months;
forced or corrective labor up to 1 year;
compulsory work up to 360 hours;
fine up to 80 tr.;
a fine in the amount of wages up to 6 months.

What punishment to choose for irresponsible parents is decided by the court.

Comparison of child restraints - which one to choose?

Major stores specializing in the sale of child restraints and forums for moms do not stop their research into the choice of child seats and other devices for transporting children.

In the first place, most parents put a frame child seat as the safest. Namely, the side protection of the child is of decisive importance, since a large percentage of accidents occur in the side of the car.

The advantages of this device are complemented by a strong fixation of a young child and the presence of a high back and headrest. Of the minuses are the high price and large dimensions of this device.

The booster is chosen, as a rule, by parents of large children, who, in terms of their size, no longer fit in chairs, and in terms of height they still do not reach regular car belts. Transporting children with a booster cannot be called the safest, due to the lack of a back, sides and head restraints. At its core, the booster is more of a pillow-lining than a car seat.

The FEST triangle gained its popularity due to its compactness and low price. You can take it with you or have it as a backup. Any family can financially master such a triangle.

As for the car cradle, it cannot be compared with other devices, since it is designed to transport the smallest in a lying or reclining position. The choice of parents determines the ratio of price and quality of the proposed models.

Responsibility for improper transportation of a child in a car

The activity of the legislature in the field of tougher penalties for traffic violations has increased in recent years and is reflected in the new system of fines.

It should be noted that since 2017, the fine itself has increased 6 times compared to 5 years ago and currently amounts to 3 thousand rubles. for drivers, 25 t. for an official and 100 tr. for legal entities transporting children.

With regards to the transportation of children in cars, the violations are:

the virtual absence of a special restraint for transporting children under the age of 7 years in the rear seats and up to 12 years in the front seat;
incorrect installation of the holding means.

There are times when the car simply does not have fasteners for attaching child seats, they are not provided structurally. However, this is no excuse for drivers carrying children.

Punishments for these offenses are regulated by Article 12.23 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Violations.

Conclusion

Of course, it is the duty of every parent to make every effort to ensure the safety of their child! And when it comes to transporting children, even more so. The new traffic rules are aimed at improving the situation on the roads, at reducing the accident rate and the number of victims, and, first of all, children.

Drivers carrying small children in cars, buses and taxis should look into the rules of traffic rules more often, refresh their knowledge and follow all changes and additions. Parents should be especially careful when choosing child care facilities according to the age and weight of the child.

Naturally, from the birth of a child to the age of 12, you cannot get by with just one device. As you grow older, you will have to change the cradle for a chair, a chair for other means that are more suitable. It is advisable to have several devices.

Question	Answer
	* group 0 - designed for a child weighing 0-10 kg; * group 0+ - suitable for a child weighing less than 13 kg; * group I - suitable for children weighing 9-18 kg; * group II - suitable for a child weighing 15-25 kg; * group III - chairs designed for children weighing 22-36 kg. According to the traffic rules, it is forbidden to use a car seat that does not correspond to the weight parameters of the child.
	A child under 12 years of age can travel in a car only if a car seat is used, which corresponds to the weight and height of the baby. Instead of a seat, you can use other means to help fasten the child and the appropriate design of the vehicle. If a child under 12 years old is placed in the front seat of a car, it must be fixed only with a child car seat.
	* according to the traffic rules, the child must be transported in a car seat corresponding to his weight and height; * transportation of a child in a restraint is allowed both in the back and in the front seat of the car; * if a child is under 12 years old, he can only be placed in a car seat in the front seat of the car (pillows, boosters, adapters are prohibited).
	* 25 thousand rubles. for officials; * 3 thousand rubles. for the driver; * 100 thousand rubles. for legal entities.
	Yes, if you pay the amount of the fine within 20 days after the decision is made.

The rules for transporting children determine what requirements the technical equipment of the car must meet. Their implementation can save the life of the baby in the event of a traffic accident.

According to statistics, the highest rates of child mortality in road accidents occur in cases where minor passengers were in the car in the arms of adults.

What do SDA 22.9 say about transporting a child in a car

Transportation of children

Article 22-9 of the Rules of the Road of the Russian Federation defines a list of requirements for the transportation of minors. On June 28, 2017, the Government of the Russian Federation, by Decree N-761, made some amendments to it.

Up to 7 years

According to the changes for children under seven years of age, the use of restraints in accordance with weight and height is mandatory without the possibility of replacing with any alternative. This condition applies to passenger cars and truck cabs, the design of which provides for the presence of seat belts and a restraint system of the European Isofix standard.

7 to 12 years old

Passengers between the ages of seven and eleven, inclusive, must either wear a seat belt or be seated in a vehicle-designed restraint. That is, for a child at this age there is a choice - either a special chair or a standard belt.

For safety reasons, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation recommends that a passenger be carried in a child restraint even after they reach the age of seven.

In some cases, the use of a regular seat belt, rather than a car seat, can really be justified.

Examples are the following situations:

The design features of the vehicle do not make it possible to place the required number of specialized seats.
The physical parameters of the height and weight of the minor passenger exceeded the standard indicators by which the dimensions of the restraint are calculated.
Transportation by passing cars in rural settlements or remote areas or in extremely difficult weather conditions.
A sick child or a disabled person is transported in a car to an institution for medical care.

It is strictly forbidden to transport children under the age of 12 in the back seat of a motorcycle.

Over 12 years old

The traffic rules of the Russian Federation do not establish special requirements for the transportation of children over the age of twelve. In this case, the rules for adult passengers apply.

Penalty violation of the rules for transporting children

In accordance with paragraph No. 3 of Article 12-23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, failure to comply with the requirements for the safe transportation of children in a car entails a penalty in the form of a fine. For individuals, its value will be three thousand rubles. For legal entities, the amount of recovery is 100 thousand rubles, for officials - 25 thousand rubles.

Improper transportation of minors in a car is both the actual absence of a special restraint device, and its installation in violation of the requirements of the installation instructions. The absence of a child seat attachment in the car is not a mitigating circumstance for the driver.

He has to make sure there is a chair. The requirement for the mandatory installation of the device is due to the design features of the car. The safety system provided by standard belts is effective only for passengers with a height of 1 meter 50 centimeters. If you use them for a person of smaller parameters, then the fasteners will simply pinch his neck area.

In the event of a traffic accident, even at low speed, the weight of the baby becomes ten times more. It is very difficult to keep him in such a situation, which exposes the small passenger to unreasonable danger, as he can fly forward through the windshield.

It is no coincidence that the age of twelve years is indicated in the requirements for the carriage of minors. Usually by this time they grow up to 150 centimeters. For a passenger with such parameters, it is already allowed to use regular car belts.

Special cases

Transportation in a taxi

The rules of the road apply to all vehicles, including taxis. In addition to administrative liability, the driver may also incur criminal liability. According to Article 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, a violation of the rules for the transportation of minors in this case is the provision of services that do not meet the requirements for the safety of the health or life of the consumer. This legal norm establishes punishment in the form of:

Fine up to 300,000 rubles.
Mandatory work for up to 360 hours.
Restrictions or imprisonment, or forced labor up to two years.

If the offense resulted in the death of two or more people through negligence, then the punishment is in the form of imprisonment for up to 10 years.

If the vehicle is not equipped with seat belts or they are two-point

Carrying out the transportation of minor children in a car in which, according to the technical device, special restraints are not provided, is interpreted by Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses as transport management in the presence of unrepaired malfunctions. Punishment in this case is provided in the form of a warning or an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

The regulations do not specifically state that children cannot be transported on seats with two-point seat belts. The required number of belt attachment points is also not specified anywhere.

However, for safety reasons, it must be remembered that the technical features of each restraint are aimed at the correct placement and fixation of the thoracic branch of the 3-point harness, which is not intended for use on a two-point harness.

Features of transportation in the front seat

Minors under 12 years of age must only be transported in the front seat of a vehicle using restraint systems. Devices in a passenger car or truck cab must be installed in accordance with their operating instructions.

When transporting children in the front seat, the following safety requirements must be observed:

The passenger must be securely fixed with a specially installed restraint.
It is strictly forbidden to hold the baby when landing in front only with a standard seat belt.
Usually in all modern cars there is an airbag equipment for the passenger seat, which is located next to the driver. When transporting a small passenger on it, they must be turned off.
For maximum safety, the seat must be pushed back as far as it will go.
An infant should be seated so that it is facing the passenger compartment and with its back to the movement of the car. In this case, with a sharp impact, braking or an accident, a small passenger will move in the direction of movement. This will prevent injuries to the neck area and will not lead to more dangerous consequences.

Otherwise, if he sits facing forward, his head will fall back during sudden braking, which is fraught with very serious injuries.

How to transport a newborn from the hospital

There are no exceptions for infants in the rules for transporting children. They also need to be transported in special devices. There are three options for devices that are suitable for a newborn baby:

Group 0-0+/I-II car seats are suitable from birth up to eighteen, twenty-five or thirty-six kilograms, depending on the model.
Car seat-carrying 0+ is designed for children from birth up to ten to thirteen kilograms.
Infant carriers 0+ are used from birth until the age of seven to eight months.

Choosing the right restraint is not easy, because on the one hand you want to ensure the safety and convenience of the baby, and on the other hand, you want to buy a really practical and durable thing.

To finally decide, you need to analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of each option. The main thing to remember is that the life and health of children is not an issue worth saving on.

Can children be left in the car

Paragraph 12.8 of the Rules of the Road states that it is forbidden to leave children under seven years old in a car in the absence of an adult next to them.

The Code of Administrative Offenses provides for liability for this in the form of a fine of 500 rubles (Article 12.19).

The driver will receive a penalty of 2,500 rubles for violating the rules for transporting children in the federal cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

However, if children are found in a closed car, the police may also initiate a criminal case under article 125 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Leaving in danger”. In this case, the age limit is set to 18 years. If the parents are found guilty, they face one of the following penalties:

Fine in the amount of up to 80,000 rubles.
Mandatory work up to 360 hours.
Arrest up to three months.
Correctional or forced labor for a period of up to 1 year.
Imprisonment for up to 1 year.

Do not leave children unattended just for fear of punishment, but for safety reasons.

A restraining device can be understood as a special car seat, as well as a booster - a stand or a frameless chair. Also in the SDA it is said that the restraint must correspond to the height and weight of the passenger.

According to article 12.23 part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, in 2018, a fine of 3,000 rubles was imposed for the transportation of children without special restraints.

Are the prices of restraints and car seats different?

It is worth saying that a good chair that meets all the standards of the EU and the Customs Union can cost from 10 thousand rubles and more.

You can also find cheaper samples, usually made in China. But they will also cost from 5000 and up. Boosters for older people will cost less - from 1500 rubles.

Often drivers want to save even on the safety of their offspring and are looking for even cheaper options. One of them is the FEST child restraint, manufactured by the plant of the same name from Kostroma.

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.

We will try to figure out whether FEST is really a universal solution that can protect in the event of an accident.

What is a FEST belt?

As you know, the regular car seat belt is a three-point and consists of a lumbar and shoulder sections. It is designed for a minimum passenger height of at least 150 centimeters.

If we are talking about children, then in no case should they be fastened with such a belt, since the strap will pass dangerously close to the neck.

FEST is essentially an ordinary adapter.

The adapter is put on a regular seat belt and takes the strap away from the neck area, closer to the chest.

That is, the idea is quite simple. In addition, when fastened, the adapter acquires a triangular shape and in the event of a frontal collision, the load will be equally distributed on the body.

The Kostroma enterprise produces two main models:

with a branded FEST strap (designed for additional girth of the baby's hips) - designed for a weight of 9-18 kg;
without strap - 18-36 kg.

Why is it worth buying(we give excerpts from the manufacturer's advertisement):

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.

The most important thing that the manufacturer appeals to is reliability and safety.

According to the results of tests conducted at AvtoVAZ, the use of this adapter reduces the risk of death by 50% and the risk of serious injury by 90%.

And of course, we didn’t forget to mention that FEST costs much less - for many, this very fact is the main incentive to make a purchase.

At what age can you use it and what do they say in the traffic police?

In principle, the instructions do not say anything about age.

The only condition:

correspondence of height and weight, that is, if your baby weighs more than 9 kilograms, and his height has reached 100-110 centimeters, then you can already refuse the car seat and switch to FEST with an additional strap in the hip area.

Is it prohibited by the traffic police?

The restraining device or just the FEST adapter is certified on the territory of the Russian Federation, so the traffic police is allowed and the employees will not be able to issue any fine if they see that you are fastening your child aged 3 to 12 years with the help of FEST.

And most importantly- in the Rules of the Road there is no specific article that would describe how the restraint should look like. The main thing is that it corresponds to height and weight.

How to apply FEST?

There shouldn't be any problems with the application. When unfolded, it resembles a trapezoid overlay with buttons. With these buttons, you can adjust the size directly to the parameters of your son or daughter.

The adapter is attached to the standard belts at three points using the same buttons or buttons. An additional strap wraps around the baby's hips.

The FEST device is made of soft fabric, so children will not experience any discomfort.

To make it last as long as possible, it is forbidden to do the following:

fasten two or more passengers with one belt;
expose it to any negative influences - try to break, burn, cut with scissors;
can not be used in cases where the child is in the arms of adults;
fasten them to children whose height has not reached 110 centimeters.

In principle, one glance at this device is enough to understand its principle of operation.

Should I buy an adapter?

We talked more or less about this FEST device, but real experts do not recommend its use.

Here are the shortcomings identified by experts:

firstly, it does not protect against side impacts;
secondly, the baby is not fixed in place, so it constantly slides off the chair;
thirdly, it does not protect against the effect of diving under the lumbar strap.

As written on the packaging, the device has a certificate of conformity ECE R44 / 03, obtained after successfully passed tests at AvtoVAZ. However, there are less encouraging results from independent tests.

What did the FEST test results show?

First of all, even in a collision at a speed of 60 km / h, body weight increases, according to the most conservative estimates, by 20-30 times. If the speed is higher, then this value increases even more.

What happens when this happens:

the child's legs do not reach the floor, respectively, he dives under the lumbar belts;
the FEST triangular pad keeps it from falling, but all the pressure falls on the stomach, while in an adult, all the pressure from the straps falls on the sternum and hips;
in addition, the head moves forward by inertia and painfully beats on the front seats.

It is enough to compare videos on Youtube, which compare the behavior of a mannequin in a high-quality car seat and fastened with an adapter - the difference is noticeable to the naked eye.

Even in case of an accident at low speeds - 50-60 km / h, the child is threatened with:

ruptures of the abdominal organs;
fractures of the ribs and vertebrae;
neck and head injuries.

And this is with a frontal impact. With the side, the baby is not protected at all by anything.

Thus we come to the conclusion:

the FEST adapter will protect you from traffic police fines for violating the rules for transporting children. If an accident occurs, the consequences can be very dire. Do not save on health, buy a certified car seat with the EU quality mark.

Traveling with a child for a long or short distance is not uncommon in the modern world. But, before putting a child in a car, it is necessary to study the current rules for transporting children.

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What is it

A child car seat is a device for transporting children in cars. It is installed on a stationary seat and is fixed with standard seat belts. Some car seats have additional seat belts.

This device belongs to child restraint devices (CRD).

Depending on the weight and height of the child, he needs one or another type of child seat. Infants ride in cradles, in a reclining position, and older children sit.

In addition, depending on the age of the child and DUU, it becomes somewhat easier. For example, children aged 10 – 12 years old can ride boosters.

This is such a special seat that does not have a back, but is also attached to a stationary seat with seat belts.

What is regulated

In accordance with applicable law, transportation of children under the age of 12 years, in the car can only be carried out using the remote control.

This standard is established by the current traffic safety rules on the roads.

Namely:

Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation;
the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation;
Civil Code of the Russian Federation part 1 and part 2;

How to ride with a child in a car

Riding in a car with a child who has not yet reached 12 year old age, only with a child restraint.

At what age does a child need a car seat?

From birth, if it is planned to be transported by car.

Depending on the age of the child and his weight, certain rules have been established for transporting children with the help of a remote control.

if the child weighs less 10 kg, then the child seat - cradle should stand in the car sideways to the direction of travel;
if the weight of the child does not exceed 13 kg, then the seat must be placed against the movement of the car;
if the child's weight up to 18 kg, then the seat should be in the direction of the car;
There are car seats that convert into child restraints for older children. Typically this is a group 0/1 which is suitable for children 0 to 4 years(that is, from 3 to 18 kg). These chairs can be installed both against the movement and along the way.
chairs designed for children from 9 to 36 kg, are installed only in the direction of the car.

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Necessary nuances

When transporting children in a car using a car seat. It is worth considering some nuances. First of all, it is the weight and age of the child.

Child seats have been designed to be comfortable for children of all ages. For example if you need to carry a newborn ( for example, extract from the hospital), then he needs a special chair - a cradle, which meets all the anatomical features of the baby.

The situation is similar for older children. Due to their weight, height and anatomical features, they can ride in a car on boosters, and not in full-fledged chairs.

The weight

When choosing a car seat, it is necessary to be guided not by the age of the child, but by its weight, since certain categories of child restraints are developed depending on the weight.

The following categories of child seats have been developed:

O must be used for children aged from 0 to half a year. But few people buy such chairs, since their use is quite short;
O+ intended for children from birth to one year(weight approx. 13 kg). These chairs are popular. Now they even began to produce baby carriages, in which such a car seat is already built;
category 1 intended for children aged from 1 year to 4 years. Maximum weight - 18 kg;
category 0+ / 1 - This is the most popular category of car seats;
Designed for children from birth and up to 3 years, sometimes up to 4 years(weight approx. from 3 kg to 18 kg). Models of such remote controls are somewhat more expensive than all the previous ones, but they will allow you to use them 4 years. This saves a lot of money for parents.
category 2 intended for children from 15 to 25 kg(age approx. from 3 years, sometimes from 5 years to 7 - 9 years);
category 3 intended for older children weighing from 22 to 36 kg(age approx. 8 – 12 years old);
category 0+/ 1 / 2 / 3 - the most expensive and most "sluggish" car seats. This car child seat is intended 0 to 12 years old(weight approx. from 3 to 26 kg).

Until what age do they ride in a child seat

It says that parents are required to transport children in a car using child restraints. This must be done until the child is 12 years.

Upon reaching this age, he can already ride in a stationary seat.

But he must wear a seat belt. In addition, a child who has reached the age 12 years, can already ride in the passenger seat next to the driver.

special needs

Today, car seats are quite in demand - transformers in a car.

They allow you to transfer children of different age categories and different weights.

The fact is that such chairs have the maximum number of regulatory components that can modify the car seat depending on the needs of the child.

Car seat models

There are many models of car seats, but the most popular are:

Maxi-Cosi - the country of the Netherlands (Holland);
Cybex - Germany;
Romer - Germany;
Nania - France;
Cosatto - England;
Coletto - Poland;
4baby - Poland.

The main criterion by which a car seat is evaluated is safety.

But for an objective assessment, the following criteria are also taken into account:

reliability in use;
durability of use;
easy to use in the car;
ease of installation in the car;
presence/absence of means of additional protection;
the quality of the fabric used for the upholstery;
the quality of the parts used for fasteners;
price. No wonder this parameter is the last one on the list, since parents, first of all, look at safety and reliability.

If the chair is small but the child is not yet 12

As already mentioned, you need to focus not on the age and height of the child, but on his weight. The maximum weight for which car seats are provided is 36 kg. How much does the average child weigh 12 years growth 150 cm.

But, it is worth considering the characteristics of children. For example, the boy can reach the mark in 150 cm and weight 36 kg aged 10 years and the girls and in 14 will weigh less.

Therefore, if the child has not yet turned 12 years, but he has already reached all the necessary criteria, then he can go without a seat, but always fastened.

It is not enough to meet traffic police inspectors who, having seen a child without a car seat, will weigh him and measure his height, and check his age according to the parent's passport.

But, if a discrepancy is found (that is, the child already weighs more than 36 kg and he is already growing 150 cm, and the age is even less 12 years), the parents will have to pay a fine.

What to do if the move is long

If there is a long journey ahead, then it is necessary to provide the child with access to fresh air. In addition, it is necessary to plan stops along the way so that the child can “stretch the bones”.

Of course, car seats are, first of all, the safety of the child, but they hamper the movement of the baby quite strongly.

After a while, he becomes uncomfortable, and he begins to act up.

Responsibility for violations

The absence of a child seat in the car is a violation. If this offense is detected, the driver will be fined 3 000 rubles.

If there are several children in the car and they are all without child restraint, then you will have to pay as many times as 3 000 how many children are in the car.