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CHECK FOR THE R129 LABEL

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All car seats you might find in the market are obliged to be crash tested under ECE Regulations

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All car seats in the market must be crash-tested under ECE Regulations. The regulation ECE R44 is now being replaced and updated by the regulation ECE R129.

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​ECE R44 Regulation

ECE R44, also known as the Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 44, has been the standard for child car seats for many years. It categorizes car seats based on the child's weight and provides guidelines for their use1. The main features of ECE R44 include:

  • Weight-based classification: Car seats are divided into groups 0+, 1, 2, and 3 based on the child's weight.

  • Forward-facing seats: Children can be placed in forward-facing seats from as early as 9 kg (approximately 9 months old).

  • Rear-facing seats: Rear-facing seats are recommended for younger children but are not mandatory.​​​

WHEN 
CHOOSING A
CAR SEAT
ALWAYS CHECK
FOR THE
R129 LABEL

​​ECE R129 Regulation

ECE R129, also known as UN Regulation 129 or i-Size, is the newer and more stringent standard that aims to enhance child safety in vehicles. It focuses on the child's height rather than weight and includes several improvements over ECE R44:3

  • Height-based classification: Car seats are designed based on the child's height, ensuring a better fit and increased safety.

  • Rear-facing requirement: Children must be rear-facing until at least 15 months old or until they reach 75 cm in height.

  • Side-impact protection: ECE R129 includes side-impact crash tests, which were not part of the ECE R44 standard.

  • ISOFIX compatibility: ECE R129 car seats are designed to fit securely into vehicles using ISOFIX anchor points, reducing the risk of incorrect installation.

YOUR
CHILD'S SAFETY IS OUR
NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!​​

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​​The transition from ECE R44 to ECE R129

Starting from September 2023, ECE R129 will replace ECE R44 as the only approved EU car seat testing standard. However, ECE R44 car seats can still be sold and used in certain regions, such as Great Britain, until further notice1. The transition aims to phase out older car seats gradually and ensure that all new car seats meet the higher safety standards set by ECE R129.

Overall, the shift to ECE R129 represents a significant step forward in child safety, focusing on better protection and more accurate fitting based on the child's height.

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