The difference between a child seat and a junior seat [Complex word #29]
The difference between a child seat and a junior seat
The difference between a child seat and a junior seat is the physique and age of the child who is supposed to use it.
As a premise, car seat belts are designed on the assumption that the height of the user is about 140 cm or more. Therefore, children under 140 cm will need assistive devices such as child safety seats for safe use.
Please note that children under the age of 6 are required by law to use a child seat.
This time, I will explain in detail the difference between a child seat and a junior seat.
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The expected physique is different
| For infants (baby seat) | |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | Weight: less than 10kg / Height: 70cm or less |
| Infant (child seat) | |
| 1 Up to about 4 years old | Guideline (Weight: 9-18kg / Height: 100cm or less |
| For children (junior seats) | |
| About 4-10 years old | Weight: 15-36kg / Height: 135cm or less |
With child seat I will explain the height and weight for junior seats.
As you can see from the table above, child seats are designed for toddlers and junior seats are designed for children. In addition, we also introduced baby seats for newborn babies.
Products with the "E mark" have a specified weight
Also, please refer to the "E mark" when choosing seat belts.
The E mark is like a certificate attached only to child seats and junior seats that have cleared the safety standards of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
I will omit the detailed explanation, but the E mark has the 4 items shown in the image above, and you can check the target weight by looking at them.
About how to read the E mark in detail
Some people may choose to use a child seat up to the age of 4 or a junior seat at that age.
However, age is only a guideline, so it is recommended to choose products based on the weight and height explained earlier.
Some products are for both child and juniors
There are some products that are both baby seats and child seats, or child seats and junior seats.
If you are unsure, you may want to include these products as one of your options. Please make sure to confirm whether there is an E mark at that time as well.