The infant car seat ISOFIX base & belted base
An ISOFIX base for the infant car seat not only increases safety in the event of an accident, but is also extremely practical for everyday use. That's why some manufacturers not only rely on securing infant car seats with ISOFIX – some Group I car seats can also be attached to it.
If you place particularly high value on your baby's safety in the car, you should think about buying an infant car seat with ISOFIX along with a matching ISOFIX base.
What are the benefits of an ISOFIX base?
An ISOFIX base is a platform for the infant car seat with ISOFIX that has 2 locking arms, which are simply inserted into the ISOFIX hooks of the car seat. The infant car seat with ISOFIX is then simply clicked onto the base. This way, the base and the infant car seat attached to it are firmly connected to the vehicle body and offer excellent protection for your baby in the event of an accident! The adjustable support leg on the ISOFIX base forms a third fixing point that prevents forward rotation.
ISOFIX base for infant car seat with ISOFIX
In addition to the safety aspect in accidents, an ISOFIX base offers another advantage: the infant car seat with ISOFIX is simply clicked onto the base and can be released again at the push of a button. Super quick and super easy – perfect if you're often out and about by car!
What are the benefits of a belted base?
A belted base, also called a belt-secured base, is attached using the vehicle's seat belt instead of ISOFIX locking arms. In terms of handling, it offers the same benefits as an ISOFIX attachment: quick and easy to attach and release. Ideal if your car isn't yet equipped with ISOFIX hooks! Due to the lack of a connection to the vehicle body, safety is of course not quite as good as with an ISOFIX base, but it's generally still better than a seat belt attachment alone.
Buying the right base
When buying an infant car seat with ISOFIX, make sure the manufacturer offers a matching base for your infant car seat! Not every infant car seat with ISOFIX can be attached to any base.
Check the vehicle type list
You can check whether your desired base including the infant car seat with ISOFIX is actually compatible with your car in the vehicle type list provided by the infant car seat/base manufacturer (for example, online on their website).
