As a mother of a baby, I have experienced a history of blood and tears on the way to choose a safety seat. Whenever I think back to those days, I have mixed feelings in my heart. I remember that in the beginning, I didn't know anything about the choice of car seats, and I just wanted to give my child the best protection. However, reality gave me a resounding slap in the face.
At first, I was overwhelmed by the variety of car seat brands and models on the market. Each brand is emphasizing that its products are i-size certified as if this were the only standard. I naively thought that as long as there was this label on the seat, the child would be best protected. But soon, I realized that things were not that simple.
My first car seat, even though it was i-size certified, kept crying when I sat on it. At one point, I blamed myself, thinking that the child was too squeamish, or that I didn't install it firmly enough. Until one time, I had the pleasure of interviewing an industry insider who has worked in the car seat industry for many years, and his words made me wake up from a dream.
This industry insider told me that there are many strange phenomena in the current safety seat market. First of all, many brands have gone crazy in pursuit of i-size certification. They neglect the comfort of the seat and only focus on whether it can pass the safety test. As a result, although the seat is up to safety standards, it is extremely uncomfortable for children to sit on, resulting in many children being reluctant to sit and even resisting the seat.
Secondly, he mentioned the truth about the 360-degree rotating seat. This design may seem convenient, but it is actually designed to meet the requirements of the i-size reverse ride. In order to achieve the swivel function, the base of the seat had to be made larger, which in turn increased the swaying of the seat. In order to reduce the swaying, the support legs had to be added, so that the seat space was crammed to the brim, and the child's movement space was limited.
Finally, he talks about the drawbacks of a one-piece pimple design. This design is only designed to pass the i-size standard, making it a larger safety carrycot. The back adjustment function of the seat is almost non-existent, and the so-called adjustment is nothing more than the overall displacement. For babies before the age of one, this kind of seat can barely make do, but as the child grows up, the discomfort of the seat will gradually appear, and the child will feel uncomfortable and even cry because of the improper sitting posture when sitting inside.
After listening to this industry insider, I decided to take a fresh look at the car seat I chose for my child. Instead of blindly pursuing i-size certification, I started focusing on the comfort and practicality of the seats. After some research and comparison, I finally found a car seat that can be adjusted on the back. Not only is the seat certified for safety, but more importantly, it adapts to your child's physical development, ensuring that they can sit comfortably at any stage.
Since changing this chair, the child's attitude has changed 180 degrees. He no longer resists sitting in a car seat and can sit quietly and enjoy the journey even on long journeys. I felt extremely relieved, but at the same time, I felt guilty of the wrong choice I had made. But luckily, I was able to find the right direction so that my child could enjoy a comfortable ride while being safe.
This experience made me deeply realize that as parents, when we choose products for our children, we should not only be confused by superficial labels, but should have an in-depth understanding of the actual performance of the products and the real needs of children. At the same time, I also hope that by sharing my story, I can help more parents avoid the detours I have taken and choose the most suitable car seat for their children.