The Baby Show: Sponsored By Volvo
Published: 14th February 2006
Volvo ISOFIX Child Seats
Volvo has worked with the leading child seat manufacturer, Britax, to develop its new 'Baby-Safe Plus' infant seat (up to 13kg, group 0+) and 'FixWay' child seat (9-18kg, Group 1).
Surveys have reported that 60 per cent of conventional child seats are fitted incorrectly. That's why both of Volvo's child seats are designed to use ISOFIX mountings which are available for all of the latest Volvo range. The ISOFIX system is the latest safety development in child seat technology and is designed to be simple to use and to help ensure the seat is always fitted correctly as the car's seatbelts are not used to secure the seat. Instead, with ISOFIX, the Volvo child seats fit directly onto a base unit attached directly to the car's ISOFIX mountings, with a foot prop and rebound bar to further reduce movement in the event of an accident.
Both of Volvo's ISOFIX child seats are rear facing and can be fitted in both the rear seats, or if the car is fitted with a passenger airbag cut off switch, the front seat as well. They have been crash tested by the Volvo Safety Centre and can be used in any make of car fitted with ISOFIX attachments - which can be retro-fitted to most Volvo models. Full details and a compatibility list for these child seats are available at: www.britax.co.uk/volvo
Volvo accessories for children
In addition, Volvo offers a wide range of other accessories designed for children travelling in cars:
Kick guard with pockets: A very practical accessory designed to protect the car's interior while the child is sitting in the car seat, incorporating pockets for storage. It is designed to be used if the child seat is facing forwards or backwards, and is machine washable. It is available for ISOFIX and non-ISOFIX child seats for £21.21.
Play board: The play board accessory fits to all Volvo child seats and creates a table for children to put toys or drinks on while sitting in the car seat. It costs around £20.
Sun shield: A sun shield is also available for the car seats, from around £17.
Mirror for child seat: This enables parents in the front seat to keep an eye on a child sitting in a rear-facing child seat via a practical mirror fitted on the rear seat. It can be easily removed if other rear passengers are travelling in the car, and costs £20.
These accessories are available from Volvo dealers, or some are also available to buy on-line at www.volvocars.co.uk/accessories.
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