The best car seats of group 1/2/3 (9 – 36 kg)

For the entire period of childhood - from one year old to about 12 years old - a good option for a universal car seat is the Cybex Pallas G i-Size model.

Compared to its peers, the chair stands out in its way of securing small children weighing up to 21 kg - instead of the classic internal seat belts , a safety bumper is installed here. During frontal impacts, it reduces the risk of injury to the child’s cervical spine. When transporting taller children, the bumper is removed and the child in the seat is fastened with a standard inertial car seat belt.

The car seat is installed in the car using Isofix type fastenings; in addition, its back is secured with a Top Tether anchor belt. The correct placement of the product is confirmed by special indicators of correct installation. The seat of the chair adapts to the height of the child thanks to three-position adjustment of the headrest in angle of inclination and a dozen positions for adjusting the height of its placement.

During an independent crash test according to the methodology of the General German Automobile Club ADAC, the seat earned a high final rating of “Good”. The model was tested in 2021. In general, it is designed for a maximum child weight of up to 50 kg and a height of up to 150 cm - the car seat will not need to be changed to another until the young passenger is transferred to an “adult” seat in the car.

The EvolvaFix car seat from the reputable brand Britax Romer is suitable for transporting children aged from approximately 8 to 9 months to 12 years. The model was released to cover weight groups 1/2/3 (9 – 36 kg).

Particular attention in the design of the chair is paid to the internal five-point seat belts - they can secure the child until he reaches a height of 105 cm and a weight of 22 kg. Older children are fastened in the car seat with a standard seat belt on board the car. An additional attachment point in the baby's tummy helps reduce abdominal stress in frontal collisions by approximately 35%. This design know-how is made using proprietary Secure Guard technology.

The model has a high backrest with a V-shaped headrest, which provides additional protection during lateral impacts. The headrest of the chair is height adjustable, adapting to the height of the small passenger. And the Easy Recline system allows you to change the angle of the backrest (in three positions). Britax Romer EvolvaFix is installed in the car facing the direction of travel and is attached to Isofix locking brackets. In addition, a Top Tether anchor strap clings to the top of the chair back.

The product is certified ECE 129 (i-Size) - this European standard regulates the safety of child car seats. Among other attributes of the model, there is a quick-release fabric cover that can be machine washed in a washing machine. It is removable in such a way that there is no need to disconnect the internal seat belts, which simplifies the care of the chair.

The ergonomic seat Titan Plus from the well-known company Maxi-Cosi is installed in the car in the direction of travel and is intended for transporting children of weight groups 1/2/3. Simply put, the model is addressed to children aged from about one year to 12 years.

The preferred method of securing the car seat is using Isofix system locking brackets. The upper segment of the backrest of the product is additionally held by the Top Tether anchor belt - it prevents the seat from moving forward during frontal impacts and sudden braking of the car. Well, soft and high sides provide protection for the child from lateral impacts.

The child car seat bowl has 4 adjustable angle adjustment positions - from a semi-recumbent position to a fully seated position. The headrest of the model with the Air Protect system is adjustable in height in 11 positions, thereby ensuring that the chair grows together with the child. Children up to about 4 years of age are secured in the seat with internal five-point belts, older passengers - with a standard inertial car seat belt (passed through special guides).

The durable textile upholstery of the product is removable for easy machine washing. As for compliance with safety standards, the Maxi-Cosi Titan Plus is certified ECE 129 (i-Size), and according to the results of independent ADAC crash tests, the model earned a high rating of “Good” for the totality of the tested parameters. This is a high-quality, safe and comfortable model for many years to come.

The Italian RECARO Tian Elite seat is one of the older models in the product line of group 1/2/3 children's car seats. It is designed for comfortable and enjoyable car rides for children.

The comfortable seating of a small passenger in the seat is ensured by the adjustable height of the headrest and variable depth of the lower part of the seat (via a retractable bolster under the legs). Until the child reaches a height of 95 cm, the child is fastened in the car seat with internal five-point seat belts. The HERO system, consisting of the belts themselves, shoulder pads and headrest, prevents the belts from twisting and slipping.

The key to making your child's travels enjoyable is the built-in speakers for playing soothing music or voice-overs of cartoons on the road. The sound from the audio source is supplied to them through the AUX connector. The seat is installed as standard - using Isofix fastening or by fixing it with a standard car seat belt.

Structurally, the model features Smart Protection Wings for improved lateral protection. The upholstery of the chair is made of breathable materials and is easily removable for machine washing. The “breathable” properties of the cover ensure proper thermoregulation of the child in the chair, be it the hot summer heat or severe frosts.

The Italian company Chicco is one of the universally significant mastodons in the arena of children's goods. Car seats from her deserve special flattering words. The best confirmation of this in practice is the MySeat i-Size Air model of groups 1/2/3.

Children of the first weight group (from 9 to 18 kg) are transported in a seat facing the direction of movement of the car and are fastened with built-in five-point seat belts. When a child is over 100 cm tall, internal belts are abandoned in favor of a standard inertial belt on board the car. The Fit-Kit shortcut system tells you how to properly install the seat and use the seat belts.

The car seat is installed using an Isofix mount with additional fastening of the backrest using the Top Tether anchor belt. By the way, the angle of the back of the chair is adjustable in 3 positions, and the height of the headrest is adjustable in 13 positions(to adapt the seat to the height of the child). The Side Safety System protectors protect the baby from side impacts in the seat.

The upholstery of the product is made of 3D AirMesh textiles with breathable properties and high moisture removal efficiency. The design of the frame also provides for improved air circulation so that the child can remain comfortably in the bowl of the chair for a long time. A related ace in the hole of the model is safety certification according to the requirements of the European standard ECE 129 (i-Size).