A New Level of Safety
ECE R129/00|ECE R129/01|ECE R129/02|ECE R129/03
WHAT IS THE i-SIZE REGULATION?
i-Size is the EU safety regulation for child car seats (ECE R129). It was introduced in July 2013 to make child car seats easier to fit, provide better protection from side impacts and keep children rearward-facing for longer.
FIVE i-SIZE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
ECE R44/04 VS ECE R129 (i-Size)
ECE R44 |
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Classified by a childâs weight |
Rear Facing till at least 9kg (approx. 9months) |
Frontal & rear impact testing |
P Dummies used in crash tests |
ECE R129 |
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Classified by a childâs height Makes it simpler for parents to get the selection right car seat for each child |
Makes rear-facing mandatory for
at least 15 months When a baby is rearward-facing, a babyâs head and neck will be fully supported in a potential impact, for a much longer period of time. |
Frontal, rear & side impact testing Improved protection for side and front impacts, with a focus on the prevention of head and neck injuries. |
New Advanced Q Dummies used in crash tests The new version has more sensors, higher sensitivity and better reflects how a childâs body would react in an accident. |
DID YOU KNOW?
In the event of a side impact accident, head injuries can be more fatal or dangerous compared to frontal impact accidents.
Source:CREST accidents database
i-Size
Car Seats