The Law on Road Traffic Safety stipulates that from January 1, 2026, it is mandatory to have a safety seat for children under 10 years old sitting in cars. Therefore, many parents have carefully researched the car seats to be safe for children.
Traffic safety experts emphasize: A suitable seat is not only based on age, but also on weight and height. Never rush to move your child to the next level too early to avoid the risk of serious injuries.
Before buying car seats for children, parents need to carefully consider important factors such as the shape of the seats, the material of the seats, the seats suitable for the car...
According to recommendations from the world's leading child safety organizations, parents should prioritize chairs that meet the right stage of development and body size of children.
Phase 1 for children sitting in chairs is to turn back: This is the safest position for children as it provides maximum protection for the head, neck and immature spine in case of impact.
Keep your baby in this position for as long as possible, until they exceed the weight or height limit prescribed by the manufacturer (usually lasting up to 2, 3 or even 4 years).
Phase 2 faces forward with a 5-point safety zone: When the child has exceeded the limit of the rear-facing seat, it is necessary to switch to a rear-facing seat with a 5-point safety zone. This belt helps to spread the force that affects the hardest parts of the body.
Children should stay in this chair until they are at least 18kg pregnant, depending on their development, it can be up to 4, 5, 6, or even 7 years old.
Phase 3 selects Booster Seats: The booster seats do not have separate belts but are responsible for raising the child's body, ensuring the vehicle's standard safety belts are placed in the correct position.
The right mediastinal cord is placed on the upper thigh (not the abdomen) and the right cruciate ligament is placed neatly across the shoulders and chest (not the neck).
In addition to choosing the right seats for children's body size, parents need to consider more factors in choosing seats suitable for each type of car and term of use. Parents should regularly check the model number of the chair with the manufacturer to ensure that the chair is not recalled due to technical errors.
