Today we go deeper into the baby strollers and we do it to explain the last of the seats that a 3 piece baby stroller or trio: the Group 0 car seat.
It is one of the baby items that has the most names. There are those who call him car seat, others baby carrier, many call it the egg, others maxicosi,... although its official name is Group 0+.
Group 0+ is a Child Restraint System (hereinafter CRS) for the car that can be used anchored to the car chassis.
This is undoubtedly one of the essentials that you should have ready before the baby is born. It is the essential space to take the baby in the car, when we leave the hospital if you plan to return home by car. Many times parents see their baby as too small to travel in a car seat, but make no mistake, it is essential for their safety to always travel in a restraint system of this type.
THE REGULATIONS OF GROUPS 0 +
The ECE R44/04, which classifies the chair based on the weight of the child. It is always anchored to the vehicle with the seat belts.
The ECE R129 (i-Size), which classifies chairs based on height. They are anchored to the car through an isofix base.
Both are fully valid in Europe and will continue to be so for many years.
Groups 0+ with I-size standard are Dual. This means that they can be anchored with belts or isofix. Therefore, they have both regulations. And you can use it both in the car that has ISOFIX and in the car that does not have it.
The main characteristics you should look for in group 0 are:
· That covers from birth to 13 kg.
· That it is possible install in your car. It is important that you look at whether the model is universal or only adapts to specific car models.
· The best thing is that both the baby stroller As group 0+ are from the same brand, you will appreciate it in the long run. It gives you more peace of mind, greater security and above all it guarantees that the accessories are appropriate, such as the adapters for the car or the rain bubble.
· That Easily install on your cart chassis of babies. Even better if you are looking for one that, like those from Asalvo, has a button placement system. The Asalvo ones have the Aclic system (allows it to be put on and taken off the chassis with the push of a button)
· It is important that the seat is anatomical to promote the development of the baby.
· Look for it to include a reducer for the first weeks.
· If you have carrying handle anatomical it will be easier to move it.
· Have a adjustable hood.
· Important that the harness count on 3 protectors to make placement safer and more comfortable
· Look at the textile qualitys, the better the more padded.
It is essential that you choose breathable fabrics, in the heat it can get very hot and the baby's skin will appreciate that it breathes.
· You will remember me and this recommendation if you opt for a group 0 you cannot remove covers and wash in washing machine. Children make their car seats very dirty and you will certainly appreciate that it is easy to put on, take off and wash.
· Button for the adaptation and quick adjustment of the safety harness.
· If your car has a built-in isofix system and you can afford to buy one isofix base, it is advisable to do so, since the base always ensures the perfect placement of the seat in the car and therefore offers the little one greater security.
What is the recommended daily use time of GROUP 0+?
When the topic is important enough I like to explain it well, paying attention to every detail and even explaining it from the bottom up. I still find it a bit tiresome, but I think it is important that it is understood correctly.
I will begin by explaining that this product is designed as a Child Restraint System, its main purpose is as a car seat so that the child travels safely when traveling by car. When used for this purpose, GROUP 0+ can be used for the necessary time of the trip but we must stop every 1.5h/2h to move the child, attend to him and reposition him. Poor posture in such soft and malleable bones can cause malformations.
One of the obligations that all manufacturers have is to make the products more and more functional, which is why it is designed that this item can be anchored to the stroller, thus allowing the car seat to be converted into a car seat.
Each seat in a car has a specific function:
The carrycot: newborns up to 9kg.
The hammock: From 6 months onwards.
The 0+ group: CRS for babies up to 13kg. that can be anchored to the car for specific moments and for short periods of time.
The point is that, if you are going to run a somewhat quick and punctual errand, you can use group 0+ as a car seat and alternate it with the car if necessary. But if your intention is to walk with the baby, spend the morning at the shopping center, go to the countryside to spend the day... in short, since the baby is going to spend a lot of time in his car, it is best that you carry him in his carrycot since the horizontal position is the best to promote the correct development of the baby.
