car seat

The lifespan of a car seat depends on the group it falls under. Currently, there are six groups that encompass all car seats:

1. Group 0+:

• From birth to 15 months.

• Weight: up to 13 kg.

2. Group 0+/1:

• From birth up to 18 kg (approximately 4 years).

3. Group 1:

• For children weighing 9 kg (approximately 9 months) to 18 kg (approximately 4 years).

4. Group 1/2/3:

• For children weighing 9 kg (approximately 9 months) to 36 kg or 135 cm in height (approximately 11-12 years).

5. Group 2/3:

• For children weighing 18 kg (approximately 7 years) to 36 kg or 135 cm in height (approximately 11-12 years).

6. Group 0+/1/2/3:

• From birth to 36 kg or 135 cm in height (approximately 11-12 years).

While some seats last longer than others, this doesn’t mean that a Group 0+ car seat is less safe than a Group 0+/1 seat because it has a shorter lifespan. Instead, manufacturers provide a recommended service life (see below) for each car seat model.