How do I install my ISOFIX car seat in the car?

Our car seats meet the basic safety requirements defined in the European safety standard. According to the regulations, a car seat in the car is mandatory for your child until the age of 10. 

To begin, a little history on the regulation, but not more than a minute, I promise!

What is the isofix system ? 

The Isofix system allows a simple and fast installation of the car seat which considerably reduces the risk of bad installation. Most drivers are not aware that their car is equipped with it.

The isofix system was invented in 1997 by Britax Römer with the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The system has been mandatory on all new car models since 2005 and mandatory on all vehicles leaving the factory since February 2011.

A child under 10 years of age must be seated in the rear seat of the vehicle and be restrained by an approved restraint system specific to the child's age, weight and body type.

The restraint system must have an approval visa certifying that it complies with European standards.

We have 2 types of ISOFIX car seats for rent: 

• The Britax car seat: The Britax car seat rental is suitable for children from 9 kg to 36 kg and from 9 months to 12 years. The installation of the car seat is very easy since it can be used with the belt and also with the ISOFIX system of the car. With its ISOFIX soft latch feature, it is easy to connect the car seat directly to the car. The Britax Evolva child car seat from Britax Römer is one of the best known child car seat models on the market. The latest Britax car seat is available for rent at Familib and offers advanced safety for your child. The Britax car seat we offer for rent is in accordance with the ECE R44/04 standard and meets the basic safety requirements defined in the European safety standard. For the online instruction manual it is HERE and for the video it is HERE

• The Joie Verso car seat is suitable for children from birth to 36 kg, it is part of the group 0+/1/2/3. The installation of the baby car seat is very easy since it can be used with the belt or with the ISOFIX system of the car depending on the age of the child. It can be used in the back to road position with the belt only for children under 18 kg or from birth to 4 years old (group 0+/1).

It can be used in the forward facing position with the ISOFIX system and the belt for children between 15 and 36 kg or between 3 and 12 years (group 2/3). The JOIE baby car seat for rent at Familib complies with the UN ECE R44 standard and meets the basic safety requirements defined in the European safety standard. For the explanatory note on line it is HERE and for the video it is HERE 

Don't be a MacGyver, follow the instructions to keep your child safe! Our online installation guides are made to make your life easier! 

How to install the ISOFIX car seats rented from Familib? 

There are 3 simple steps: 

1. Place the car seat on the back seat of your car.  

2. Remove the ISOFIX attachment points from the base or the car seat. These are the metal bars on the back of the seat.

3. Push the car seat firmly against the backrest to anchor the 2 attachment points into the metal clips on the vehicle seat. You will hear a "click" when this is done correctly.  

Our little plus : 

In today's environment, we have become more mindful of the cleanliness of the places and things around us. The health of our families and of our Partner Outlets is at the heart of our concerns! For this reason, we have developed single-use protective covers that fit on all our car seats and strollers for rent.

Once your car seat or stroller is picked up at our collection points, the protective cover will allow your child to have a seat with impeccable hygiene. Easy to use and install, there is no need to remove the belts to position it, just put it on. In addition, the material is 100% recyclable in Polypropylene. 

The Familib.com team