Secondary safety features consist of six airbags, three child safety seat anchorage points (two
of them ISOFIX - compatible) and impact - sensing unlocking.
Euro NCAP has encouraged improved designs and the fitment
of ISOFIX mounts and child restraints.
There's a pair
of ISOFIX mountings on each of the rear seats, which will prove handy if you have small children.
There's also the usual pair
of ISOFIX mounting points for child seats.
The Kia features six airbags, two sets
of ISOFIX child - seat mounts in the back, a passenger airbag deactivation switch so you can use a rear - facing child seat in the front, plus electronic stability control and braking assistance.
So, with plenty
of Isofix tethering points, the Discovery should offer lots of versatility if you've got young children still in car seats.
Selection
of Isofix Swedish rear facing seats is not great but we do have one new seat which has gotten great feedback from serious car seat geeks, the Besafe Izikid X1 Isofix.
Jané has also pioneered a system called PROFIX which is the pushchair equivalent
of ISOFIX and allows you to connect the infant car seat or carrycot onto the car seat ISOFIX base in the car and also onto the pram chassis with just one movement, and without the need for awkward «fitting kits».
The idea
of Isofix began in the 1980's by the Swedes.
Watch for underfloor storage The majority
of ISOFIX bases need additional fixings for the restraint, which is provided by a supportive leg; this needs to be in contact with the floor of your car.
Only 30 % of car seats fitted with a seatbelt are installed correctly compared to 96 %
of ISOFIX seats, this shows just how simple and safe ISOFIX is.
Either with a lap and diagonal seat belt, a belted base or with an ISOFIX base, in general we tend to recommend the use
of an ISOFIX base where possible.
Not exact matches
With the use
of the modified 2wayFix base, which is basically an
Isofix base, the Pebble Plus can be used until your baby is around 12 months old.
However, if you are the type
of individual who likes to follow through a step - by - step process, the car seat comes with a small instruction booklet containing about 16 pages
of illustrations on how to use the car seat in different settings - in the car using either the seatbelt or an
Isofix base, on your stroller or the aeroplane.
It comes into force mid July 2013 and promotes rearward facing in an
ISOFIX fitted seat for all children up to the age
of 15 months.
This streamline seat is one
of the lightest in its category at only 4.1 kg, and can be installed using the Recaro Fix
ISOFIX base (sold separately) or using belted installation, making it ideal to move between cars.
Pros - Looks stylish especially brown leather detailing Very roomy, good for growing baby Easy latch system with
isofix, good for car users Spacious storage beneath pram Easy brake system Cons - Car seat does not match rest
of pram Slight rock to it Not good for rough pavements best for flat shopping centre type floors otherwise baby is shaking all over the shop (i guess this is where rubber wheels come in) Not good over kerbs no foot tilt to help Handle poor design when folded away the handle scratches on the floor Cant fit into fiesta boot The hood keeps falling backward when walking, not robust to hold itself Could be slightly smoother at turning corners Overall the venti is a good looking pram however due to the comfort
of the drive i would not recommend it as a sleeping newborn quickly wakes up due to the rattling.
ISOfix minimises the risk
of not installing the car seat correctly with correct - fit indicators
The Phil and Teds car seat
isofix base minimises the risk
of not instaling the car seat correctly into the car with correct fit indicators for 100 % confidence in your installation.
The extendable
Isofix leg and rebound bar prevent the seat from tipping forward or back in the event
of a collision.
Maxi - Cosi were one
of the pioneers
of 360 rotating seats, and the Axiss - Fix Plus builds on their original concept with an i - Size,
Isofix seat.
Install the seat using the
ISOFIX connectors and stabilise using the extendable support leg, which helps to reduce forward rotation
of the seat.
The Venicci car seat base uses the
Isofix attachment in your car for a safe and secure fit every time while stability guards ensure reduced movement
of the car seat during travel.Venicci car seat into the car quickly and easily.
All i - Size seats will be
Isofix compatible, reducing the chance
of fitting the seat incorrectly.
A seat packed full
of features, the BeSafe iZi Modular is i - Size compliant and installed with
ISOFIX via the base.
The
ISOFIX + system installation system is a brand new type
of car seat launched by Britax.
We do have
Isofix in both cars so moving seats around is quite easy, however the Versafix makes the moving even easier as it can be fittted using one
of three methods.
This means we can also use the seat in the cars
of friends and family who don't have
ISOFIX.
If you need the flexibility
of seat belt installation and
Isofix installation, then you would need the MATRIX LIGHT 2 version.
We were informed by Stiftung - Wanterest
of a disadjustment in the
Isofix regulating system
of our Grand CRS.
The
ISOFIX system uses latches on the back
of the child car seat which attach to fixed anchorage points in the car, effectively creating a rigid link between the two.
ISOFIX helps ensure the best possible protection in the event
of an accident.
Using either
of phil & teds» ® two bases — universal or
ISOfix, both sold separately — you can just click the car seat into the base in a matter
of seconds and be sure
of a safe fit every single time.
I own the Kiddy Evolution Pro 2 car seat along with the
isofix base that allows you to just «click» the car seat into it (making it a lot easier to get in and out
of the car), though you can use just the seatbelt to secure it in place.
ISOFIX installation only — Installing a child seat with a car seat belt is often the root cause for the high levels
of misuse still commonly reported.
Complete with iKOOS, an iSize car seat that promotes
Isofix, which has less chance
of being incorrectly used than belted car seats.
we have it installed in the middle
of our back seats next to a besafe izi combi X3
isofix and there is still room for an adult to sit in the back, (or an older child on a forward facing high back booster).
New cars come fitted with
ISOFIX anchorage points but if you're unsure, check your car - you can find the
ISOFIX points (hooks) between the base and back
of your car seats or consult your car's handbook.
The MATRIX LIGHT 2 is available to coordinate with the complete Jané Range
of pushchairs and can also be used with the MATRIX PLATFORM which makes it the first carrycot in the world with
Isofix.
Installation with
Isofix or seat belt, large head support with automatic adjustment, easy adjustment
of sleep position, tether straps with automatic locking, easy adjustment
of sleep position, and also a compact size when installed with seat belt.
Those who have larger and heavier kids rarely use seats with
Isofix since the 18 kg weight limit easily can be reached after a couple
of years.
It's basically an
Isofix version
of the very popular Max - Way seat.
It is quick and easy to safely install using the
Isofix anchors, and can be fitted on the front or the back seat
of the vehicle.
Isofix release is done by pulling a short strap on each side
of the seat.
The car seat base allows you to attach baby's car seat into the car quickly and easily, useing the
Isofix attachment in your car for a safe and secure fit every time while stability guards ensure reduced movement
of the car seat during travel.
We love the peace
of mind that this seat has
ISOFIX connectors ensuring baby's safety at all times.
With the addition
of the Izi Go
ISOfix base the Izi Go become even more simple and safe to use.
The Izi Combi and Combi
ISOfix is probably BeSafe's best selling car seats suitable from 0 - 18kgs (6 months to 4 years) the Izi Combi offers all the safety
of extended rear facing with the convenience
of forward facing when your little one is bigger and perhaps leg room has been reduced.
The Maxi Cosi 2wayFix base has enhanced safety
Isofix installation with a rebound bar for added stability in the event
of rear impact.
Learn about safety
of different positions in the vehicle and also if
Isofix / LATCH really make a difference.