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To start with, a bit of history on the regulations, but no more than a few seconds, I promise!
The Isofix system was invented in 1997 by Britax Römer and the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The system has been compulsory on all vehicles leaving the factory since 2012.
How do I know if my car is fitted with the ISOFIX system?
If you are buying a used car, the ISOFIX system should be included in the vehicle specification. Inside your car, you'll find the two anchorage points at the rear next to your car's belt buckles. They often feature the ISOFIX logo representing a stylised image of a child in a car seat.
What is the ISOFIX system?
The ISOFIX attachment system has now become an international standard, enabling the car seat to be attached to two fixed anchorage points located in the vehicle's chassis. These points are generally located between the seat and backrest of the rear seats. The system provides a safer installation for your child and is simpler than using a conventional seatbelt. It reduces the risk of incorrect installation!
With the ISOFIX system, can I put my child in the car seat at the front of the vehicle?
It's safer for children to travel in the back seat, away from the airbags and dashboard.
If your car is fitted with ISOFIX mountings at the front and you need to place your child in the front seat, make sure that the passenger seat is moved back as far as possible from the dashboard and that your airbag is deactivated.
How do I install and remove an ISOFIX car seat?
Installation and removal may vary slightly from one car seat to another. To begin with, you should carefully consult the instructions for your car seat or car.
However, the most common steps for fitting an ISOFIX baby car seat are as follows:
1. Locate the ISOFIX anchorage points in the car; to do this, you may need to remove a cover or put your hand between the back of the seat and the bench seat.
2. Remove the ISOFIX arms from the child seat and prepare the top tether strap, if fitted.
3. Insert the car seat anchor arms so that they attach securely to the car's anchor points. You should hear and feel a positive ‘click’, and a green icon may appear on the child seat.
4. ISOFIX bars tend to extend far enough to fit cars with longer seats. Retract the ISOFIX bars into the seat base until the back of the child's seat meets the backrest of the car.
What are the advantages of an ISOFIX attachment system?
Quick, safe installation: Simply clip the seat into the vehicle's Isofix points, reducing the risk of installation errors.
Greater stability: The seat is firmly anchored to the vehicle, improving safety in the event of an impact.
Reduced risk of incorrect installation: The ISOFIX system reduces the risk of common errors when using seat belts incorrectly.
An Isofix baby car seat is designed to guarantee optimum safety by being installed easily and securely using the vehicle's ISOFIX system. This enables parents to transport their baby in complete safety.
Is it possible to hire a car seat with an ISOFIX system?
At FAMILIB, our car seats for hire meet the basic safety requirements set out in the European safety standard. According to the regulations, a car seat in the car is compulsory for your child up to the age of 10.
A child under the age of 10 must be installed in the rear of the vehicle and be restrained by an approved restraint system specific to his or her age, weight and morphology. The car seat must have an approval visa certifying that it complies with European standards.
We have several models of car seats with the ISOFIX system for hire:
Depending on the age, weight or size of your child, we have JOIE brand ISOFIX baby car seats for hire:
The JOIE baby car seat at FAMILIB complies with the ECE R44/04 and ECE R129/03 standards. It is suitable for children from 76 to 150 cm or from 15 months to 10 years. For more details on how to install our car seats, you can watch the instructions and videos online HERE >>.
We also have a BRITAX car seat from Romer for hire, suitable for children aged from 10 months to 10 years. The car seat is very easy to install, as it can be used with the belt and also with the car's ISOFIX system. With its ISOFIX system with soft latches, it's easy to connect the car seat directly to the car.
Britax Römer child car seats are among the best known on the market. They meet the basic safety requirements set out in the European safety standard. To view our products or see our installation videos, click HERE.
Don't improvise, follow our installation instructions and our online videos; they're designed to make your life easier and to keep your child completely safe!
The FAMILIB.COM team