Car seats with impact shield

Impact shield seats are quite controversial on certain groups in Social Media, groups dedicated to child safety in traffic.

At the root of this controversy is in fact a case of improper use of such a car seat, more precisely its use for a child too young.

Also, the rolling test performed with a young mannequin did not have positive results (dynamic rolling test)

However, large manufacturers in the industry have decided, following the studies and especially after the very good results obtained in independent tests such as ADAC , OAMTC, Stiftung Warrentest to continue the production of this category of car seats, and the mortality rate among children up to 12 years old due to a car accident in Germany, the country where such seats are used correctly is extremely low.

What is the key to this: this chair must be used at the right age, without skipping steps, and used correctly it will fulfill its role as a protection system.

Here is what impressed us the newest model launched by an industry titan: Cybex Pallas G i-Size and what convinced us to officially launch this model in Romania in the Child Safety Centers:

40% fewer neck injuries

The protective shield helps reduce the risk of neck injuries in the event of a frontal accident, providing superior protection compared to a classic fastening system. In the event of a frontal collision, the child’s body is propelled forward, rolling over the protective shield that acts like an airbag, distributing the impact force over its entire surface. This reduces tension on the vertebrae of the neck and protects the baby’s head.

A 2-in-1 car seat that grows with the little one, during childhood, from toddler to pre-teen. Your child is protected by a protective shield until they reach a weight of 21 kg. Then the protective shield is removed, and the car seat is secured with the car’s seat belt, providing protection until the little one reaches a height of 150 cm (approx. 12 years).

Installing the child in the chair in just a few seconds¹

The integrated adjustable protective shield allows the child to be installed quickly and safely, with research showing that protective shields have a much lower error rate compared to conventional fastening systems. This new protective shield is equipped with a useful fastening system – no need to bend over the child and toil with a seat belt. The adjustable design of the protective shield ensures excellent comfort for the little one.

¹ Müller G.; Karakus B.; Bende J. 2019.
“Errors in child protection systems: additional aspects of the field study GDV din 2017.” Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e. V., Forschungsbericht Nr. 55.

Prevents the baby’s head from falling forward during sleep

The patented 3-position headrest prevents the child’s head from falling forward during sleep. The child’s head remains in the secure area of ​​the car seat, providing optimal protection, especially in the event of a side impact. Its three reclining positions help to find the perfect position, making the little one relax and fall asleep.

Integrated superior side impact protection

The L.S.P. (Linear Side-impact Protection) Plus offers increased safety in the event of a side collision. L.S.P. Plus it reduces by 20% more the force of a side collision, compared to the same car seat without L.S.P.

Easily position the chair in a comfortable sleeping position

The inclined position of the seat, which you get with one hand, ensures the comfort of the little one in the car. Regardless of his age, the chair can be easily tilted, so that the little one can have a restful sleep during the trip.

Ensures air circulation for the little one, on hot days

The air ventilation system allows air currents to circulate through the car seat, preventing heat build-up and ensuring a comfortable seat temperature, even on hot days.

Intuitive system for fast and secure fastening

ISOFIX and Top Tether systems ensure fast and safe installation of the car seat. ISOFIX helps you fix the seat correctly, while Top Tether anchors it even better, for increased safety and stability. Both are equipped with visual indicators that confirm if you have installed the chair correctly.

These are the main arguments of the manufacturer.

Here are our recommendations:

• Young children, at least up to 4 years old, must be transported in car seats with their backs to the direction of travel, in order to ensure the best protection of the cervical spine and head area in the event of a frontal impact
• The safety features of this new model and especially the presence of the additional fastening system, Top Tether, in addition to the Isofix system guarantee the stability of the seat on the seat in case of impact
• The model’s impact shield can be used up to 21 kg which is a big plus for the safety of younger children
• Approval of i-Size R129 up to 150 cm – ie a long service life of the seat (up to 12 years).

In other words, the Cybex Pallas G i-size convinced us that it is one of the best options currently on the market, after the child passes the Rear-Facing stage.

The specialists of Child Car Safety Centers recommend you not to skip steps in choosing the car seat and to use a seat suitable for each age, namely shell for the newborn, the rotating or fixed seat facing backwards up to 4 years and then a car seat lift with backrest up to 135 cm (according to the legislation in force in our country ) or up to 150 cm (until you can move to the car seat belt.