TCS: Child safety in the car 🎥
SPRING TEST The TCS tested 24 new child seat models for safety, handling, ergonomics and pollutant content. The Touring Club Switzerland rated two models of the currently available seats as "not recommended".
The Touring Club Switzerland runs an online portal to compare the child seats available on the market. As new child seat models are constantly coming onto the market and the differences in quality are often considerable, the mobility club tests the models twice a year. In the current child seat test, 24 models in all sizes were evaluated in terms of safety, operation, ergonomics and pollutant content.
15 of the seats tested were rated "highly recommended", seven models were rated "recommended". Some of these seats clearly exceed the legal requirements, and the higher requirements of the consumer protection test were taken into account during development.
Two exceptions
However, two models are not recommended. In April, while the crash tests for the comparative test were still ongoing, the TCS published a warning against the Viaggio Twist + Base Twist model from the manufacturer Peg Perego. The crash test revealed serious safety problems, which is why the TCS strongly advises against the use and purchase of this seat. The Italian manufacturer reacted to the results of the test and temporarily stopped further deliveries to dealers.
The Silver Cross Discover i-Size model also received the rating "not recommended" due to its pollutant content. The upholstery fabric contains the plasticizer DPHP in a quantity that is well above the limit set in the quality certificate.
170 seats in comparison
Before buying a child car seat, parents should find out what is available. The results of the current child seat test and those of previous years can help. These are all available on the TCS comparison portal. With various filter criteria, the database makes it easier for mothers and fathers to make the right pre-selection for a safe child seat for their little ones. After the pre-selection, the TCS still recommends a visit to a specialist store. The models in question should be tried out in your own vehicle and with your child before buying. The child seat must fit as tightly and securely as possible in the vehicle.
