Maxi-Cosi Mura - Baby Center

Maxi-Cosi car seats.
What does the law say?
European legislation
As of September 2006, the use of safety belts in cars and approved
child safety devices will be mandatory for all children up to 1.35
metres (in some countries up to 1.50 metres) in height for transport
by car in the front and back seat.
This obligation applies in all European member states. Child car
seats and boosters with the ECE R44/04 certification label must
meet the minimum safety requirements.
These are the requirements
Age
Under three
years old
Three years to
1.35 metres
(Three years to 1.50m
in Republic of Ireland)
Children taller
than 1.35 metres
and adults
With seat belts
Child car seat is
mandatory but may
not be placed on
a seat with a
frontal airbag
Child car seat
is mandatory
Use of seat belt
is mandatory
No seat belts
Children may not
be transported
in this vehicle
Children must
be transported
in the backseat
The use of a
seat belt is
not required
Maxi-Cosi & IsoFix
What is IsoFix?
IsoFix: a new method of installing a car seat in a car without using
a three-point adult seat belt. IsoFix stands for International Standard
Organisation FIX.
IsoFix is a worldwide standardised attachment system for child car
seats. The main advantage of IsoFix is that the system makes a rigid
connection between the child car seat and the car.
This offers extra strength and ensures that the child seat is not too
loose which is the main problem with car seats that are fixed with a
safety belt for adults. Moreover, with IsoFix the seat is much easier
to install than when a safety belt is used.
The main advantage of IsoFix is that it minimises the likelihood of
incorrect fitting.
Why IsoFix?
Car seats have been developed to protect children during an
accident. The real safety effect depends on the correct
installation, irrespective of the quality of the car seat.
All kinds of safety norms and regulations are used in the design of
a car aimed at the adults sitting in it, but little or no attention is
paid to the safety of children. The seat cushions, safety belts and
anchor points are all aimed at the comfort and optimum protection
of adults. However, all these systems are also used to attach safety
equipment for children.
Child car seats are also often fitted incorrectly as it is very difficult to
fit them with safety belts for adults.
Total trust
Safe is sometimes not safe enough. Research shows that 80%* of
all car seats are fitted incorrectly. So put your trust in the new
IsoFix system by Maxi-Cosi. Simple to install and most importantly
100% reliable.
Left: Fitted too loosely (one of the main forms of incorrect usage).
Middle and right: belts fitted incorrectly.
A list of the advantages of Maxi-Cosi IsoFix:
• Simple to install
• Excellent test results
• Minimum chance of incorrect installation
• You can see immediately whether the seat is fitted
properly
• Extra support leg for additional stability and safety
How does IsoFix work?
The idea behind IsoFix is simple: With IsoFix you simply
click the car seat into the two IsoFix anchor points in the
car. Most modern cars have the two IsoFix anchor points that
you can fit IsoFix adapted cars seats into. Maxi-Cosi’s EasyFix
base for the Infant carrier and the PrioriFix have IsoFix
connections. Some very new car models also have a third
attachment point to prevent the car seat from tipping forwards.
Maxi-Cosi’s IsoFix seats are fitted with a leg that rests on the car
floor. This provides an alternative to the third attachment point and
means the seat can be used in most cars made in the last few years.
The leg is height adjustable and easy to use.
* Source: The Automobile Association
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