Harness type
The type of harness that the bike seat is equipped with.
— 2-point. Harness straps with two fixation points. The classic two-point harness covers the body at the waist and does not prevent the child from leaning forward. This requires the child to be attentive, he/she should firmly hold on to something with his/her hands. Therefore, this option is found only in seats for older children, who are already conscious enough to be attentive to the rules of safety. And in models of the younger age category, another kind of 2-point harness is used - at chest level, preventing the baby from tipping forward. This design is inferior in reliability to the 3-point and even 5-point design, but it is still considered safe enough, except that it is necessary to make sure that the baby does not raise the hands.
— 3-point. This design usually involves two harnesses that go over the shoulders to the abdomen and a third that goes between the baby's legs; they are fastened with a buckle on the abdomen. This is the smallest number of harnesses to ensure that the baby will not slip out of the seat, no matter what movements he or she makes in it; it will be difficult for the baby to get out of the buckled 3-point system, even if he or she initially wants to do this.
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5-point. This variation can be described as a 3-point system (see above), supplemented by two more harnesses at the waist level of the child. It is the most adva
...nced and safe type of harnesses found in bike seats for kids; however and it's a little more expensive than a 3-point system.Features
— Forward-facing/rear-facing. A seat can be installed in two positions – forward-facing or rear-facing. While the standard choice is forward-facing for most child bike seats, opting for a rear-facing position is beneficial for very young children. This orientation prevents insects and dust from reaching the child's face, allows constant visibility of the parent, and ensures better head support during sudden braking, reducing the risk of injury to the delicate spine compared to forward-facing positions.
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Harness height adjustment. The ability to change the height of the harnesses, adjusting them to the growth of the baby. A very useful feature in light of the fact that bike seats for kids are often bought for several years, during which the child can grow noticeably.
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Backrest tilt adjustment. The backrest can be tilted from upright to semi-reclining and backwards. This function is designed mainly for babies who have difficulties with sitting upright for long periods of time and who may fall asleep in the seat during a ride.
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Footrest adjustment. The ability to change the height of the footrests, adjusting them to the height of the child. This is an indispensable feature if the seat is purchased for several seasons, with the expectation that the child will grow; in fact, most bike seats are purchased with this consideration, w
...hich is why this feature is extremely popular.
— Back ventilation. The presence of holes in the backrest of the seat, providing additional air access to the baby's back. This feature is relevant especially in warm weather: thanks to ventilation, the child's back will sweat less. This not only provides additional comfort, but also reduces the risk of catching a cold.
— Bumper bar. An additional accessory in the form of a rail across the seat at the level of the sitting child's chest and abdomen; it can be either fixed or removable. The baby can comfortably hold on to this bar with his or her hands while riding. In addition, it reduces the likelihood of falling out of the seat during a sudden braking or other unpleasantness: even if the harness fails (for example, due to inattention when fastening), the bumper bar will hold the baby or at least slow down its fall, giving the parent additional time to react.
— Headrest. A device that provides support and additional protection for the child's head. The headrest at least covers the back of the head, and often also from the sides. In some models it is separate, in others the role of the headrest is played by the upper part of the backrest.Country of origin
The country of origin of the brand under which the product is marketed. Often indicated by the nationality of the company or the location of its headquarters. At the same time, the actual production capacity of the brand often differs from the country of origin.
It should be noted that the quality of products depends not so much on geography, but on the peculiarities of the organization of processes and quality control at all stages of production. Therefore, national prejudices regarding brands from certain regions, as a rule, are not supported by anything. It is necessary to pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if the task is to fundamentally support or bypass the manufacturer from a particular state.
