THE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING A CAR SEAT IN MALAYSIA.
Why is the car seat important? Not only to fulfill the regulations set by the government but also to protect your baby for a secure and safety journey. Before you purchase a car seat, there are some factors you need to be taken into consideration:
The car seat must comply with the law and regulation set by the government, which the car seat must conform to the United Nations (UN) Regulation No. 44(ECE R44/04) and Regulation No. 129 (ECE R129) because these are the only type of qualification approved to be used in Malaysia.
Picture above shows the example of a label of UN regulations on the qualified car sears in which:
| Kategori produk mengikut berat atau tinggi | Product category according to height or weight |
| Nombor kelulusan yang diberi | Approval number |
| Peraturan UN R44 atau R129 | UN regulation R44 or R129 |
| Negara yang meluluskan Peraturan UN | UN regulation country of origin |
Choosing a Car Seat
The selection of a car seat should be depending on the height and weight of your child. Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) had classified the car seat into 4 categories:
| Category | Height/Weight | Estimated Age | Type of Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 0/0+ | - Weight below 9kg - Recommended for weight below 13kg - Height below 83cm |
0-18 months | Rear facing infant car seat |
| Group 1 | - Weight between 9 and18 kg - Minimum height 71cm |
15 months to 4 years | Forward facing infant seat |
| Group 2 | - Weight between 15 and 25kg - Minimum height 100cm |
4 to 7 years | Child booster seat with five-point harness |
| Group 3 | - Weight between 25 and 36kg - Height up to 135cm |
6 years and older | Child booster seat |
The infants and children under 1-year-old should be using rear-facing seats. Followed by the toddler booster seat with five-point harnesses and then a regular booster seat that needs to use the vehicle's own seat belt.
Kindly reminded that parents should not install a rear-facing car seat in the front passenger seat if the vehicle has an airbag system.
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