What is an infant car seat?
An infant car seat is a specially developed seat designed to ensure the safe transportation of infants in the car. These car seats are designed to take into account the individual needs and delicate anatomy of newborns and infants. Various features contribute significantly to this:
Rear-facing position: the infant car seat is designed to be placed in the car against the direction of travel. This orientation offers the highest level of protection for newborns and infants by providing optimum support for the head, neck and spine.
Seat belts or ISOFIX: The infant car seat is secured either with the car's existing seat belts or using an ISOFIX attachment system to ensure maximum stability during the journey.
Safety features: Infant car seats are equipped with seat belts, padding and side impact protection to provide comprehensive protection for the baby.
Carrying handle: The majority of infant car seats have a practical carrying handle, which not only serves as a roll bar in the car, but also makes it easier to carry the baby in the seat.
Adjustable headrest: The headrest of the infant car seat can often be adjusted to provide optimum support for the growing baby.
Different seating positions: Some infant car seats can be adjusted to different sitting and reclining positions. This flexibility often depends on the combination with a baby carriage or base.
Integrated sun canopy: An adjustable and/or removable sun canopy is also part of the infant car seat.
Use outside the car: The infant car seat can be easily transported using the roll bar or connected to a baby carriage frame using suitable adapters.