‘i-size’ is a new EU safety regulation for child car seats (ECE R129). It was introduced in July 2013 to make child car seats easier to fit, provide better protection from side impacts and keep children rearward-facing for longer. i-size only applies to Isofix seats.
ISOFIX isn’t a size of seat, it’s a way of fitting your child’s seat safely and securely to your car. While using an ISOFIX capable child seat is voluntary, i-Size will be a mandatory system to insure your child is sitting in the correct seat for their height.
Are I-size car seats safer?
i-Size car seats are considered to be the safest, with improved head and neck protection. That’s because: Side-impact crash test results are assessed as part of the i-Size standard. i-Size safety tests are completed using advanced Q-dummies, which have more sensors than the dummies used for the R44 test.
Currently no.i-Size only covers car seats for children up to 105cm tall (around 4 years). However, car seats for older children are likely to form part of a later phase of the new regulations.
What does I-size car seat mean? – Related Questions
When should I stop using ISOFIX?
Children of 12 years old or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or height they must do by law. Child seats must be fitted either using ISOFIX mountings or a diagonal seat belt strap. For smaller children, a highback booster seat is recommended.
What does I-Size Mean Maxi Cosi?
i-Size (also known as UN legislation – R129) is the latest standard for maximum child car safety. Whereas ECE R44/04 compliant child car seats offer great safety, i-Size takes it to the next level. Besides improved safety i-Size also helps parents to choose the right product.
What is joie I-size?
i-Size is the newest, safest standard for testing car seats. It introduces a more accurate fit for child, side-impact standards, rearward-facing longer options and guaranteed vehicle compatibility. i-Size also makes use of the latest dummy sensory technology designed to more accurately simulate a child’s fragile body.
What car seat does a 2 year old need UK?
R44 (weight-based) seats
Group
Child’s weight
Age of child
1 & 2
9-25kg / 20-55lb
9 months to 6 years
2
15-25kg / 33-55lb
4 to 6 years
1, 2 & 3
9-36kg / 20-79lb
9 months to 6 years
2 & 3
15-36kg / 33-79lb
4 to 12 years
What is the difference between Joie Traver and i Traver?
The main differences are that the I-Traver has green belt guides and a smaller headrest. It is also an i-size seat – the I-Traver is R129 and the Traver is R44.
The seat is deep and comfortable for any child and has plentiful protection in the rounded headrest and side wings. It’s great that the seat has the ability to rear-face your child up to 18kg if you choose, and grows with them into a Group 2 high back booster.
How safe are Joie car seats?
Joie is known for its reliability, quality and affordability, especially in car seats. The Joie i-Spin Safe is arguably one of its safest yet, which allows your child to stay rear facing from birth right up to the age of 4 years/18.5kg with no option to forward-face.
Does Joie I Traver recline?
Despite having no recline feature, it is easily adaptable to fit your growing child.
Can Joie Trillo be used as a booster seat?
Meet Joie Baby’s trillo, a super safe and lightweight highback booster seat that’s perfect for taking your little one to the park or the grandparents.
How do you assemble a joie Traver car seat?
What’s the difference between Isofix and Isosafe?
ISOFIX means that the car seat must be installed using these connectors (with either a load leg or top tether). ISOSAFE means that the connectors are primarily to keep the seat stable and in place, and not to be used as the installation method.
When can I remove insert Joie 360?
When should you remove the inserts for the Joie i-Spin 360? Joie recommends using the full infant insert while the baby is under 60cm, to increase side impact protection. Remove the infant insert cushion by detaching the snaps to allow more space when the child does not fit comfortably.
Generally, kids are between the ages of 5-9 when they begin to outgrow the weight limitations of a 5-point harness car seat. Before you make the move to a belt-positioning booster seat, make sure your child meets these requirements: Generally, kids weighing over 65 pounds are ready to switch to a booster seat.
How long should a child wear a 5-point harness?
NHTSA recommends children remain in a forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness until the child reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by the seat. At which time, the child can move into a belt positioning device.
Does a 3 year old need a 5-point harness?
All children under the age of 3 must travel in either a rearward or forward facing car seat, which is properly fitted. Your child should be strapped into the car seat with a 5-point harness or impact shield.