Rent Chelino Phantom Booster

Description

Chelino Phantom Booster

Rent a car seat from us at Cape Town International Airport and benefit from our exclusive personalized courier service. We are the only baby gear rental company providing direct deliveries and collections from the airport.

This Chelino forward-facing booster can be used from 9 - 36kg with safety belt installation. Ideal for the growing child and includes padding for comfort.

Features

• Side Protection Head Panels: Chelino car seats are equipped with side protection head panels to safeguard your child’s head in case of an impact.
• Padded Backrest and Seat: Comfort is paramount with Chelino. The padded backrest and seat ensure your child is cozy and supported throughout the ride.
• Easy Vehicle Installation: Chelino car seats fasten easily in the vehicle using a 3-point safety belt, making installation a breeze.
• 5-Point Safety Harness: For enhanced security, Chelino car seats come with a 5-point safety harness to keep your child safely secured.
• Height-Adjustable Harness: The height-adjustable harness in Chelino car seats grows with your child, ensuring a perfect fit at every stage.
• Armrest: The armrest in Chelino car seats adds an extra layer of comfort for your child during car rides.

(Information courtesy of chelino.co.za)

Legal Facts Regarding Boosters

Understanding the legal requirements for booster seats is essential.

For children under 15 kg, a booster with a harness is mandatory.

However, once your child weighs more than 15 kg, they can legally use a booster without a harness.

Chelino boosters are designed with seat belt guides to ensure that the car's seat belt is positioned correctly at your child's neck, providing optimal safety.

Why Car Seats are Important

Car seats like Chelino are essential for your child's safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children, making it vital to use a proper child restraint system.

Booster seats lower the risk of nonfatal injuries by 45% among children aged 4 to 8 years when compared to using just a seat belt.

Booster seats are essential for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing seats. A booster ensures that the vehicle's seat belt fits properly, providing crucial safety as your child grows.

When to Use a Booster Seat

Children whose weight or height exceeds the limits for a forward-facing car safety seat should transition to a belt-positioning booster seat. This typically happens when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years old. However, most children won't properly fit in a vehicle's seat belt without a booster until they are 10 to 11 years old.

It's recommended that all children under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat for added safety.

Signs Your Child Has Outgrown a Forward-Facing Seat

A child has outgrown their forward-facing seat when:

• They reach the top weight or height allowed for the seat with a harness (these limits are found on the seat and in the instruction manual).
• Their shoulders are above the top harness slots.
• The tops of their ears have reached the top of the seat.

Types of Booster Seats

There are two standard types of booster seats: high-back and backless.

• Both types do not come with harness straps but are used with the vehicle's lap and shoulder seat belts, similar to how an adult rides.
• These seats are designed to raise a child so that the seat belt fits correctly over the strongest parts of their body.

Most booster seats rest on the vehicle seat and are held in place once the seat belt is fastened over the child.

However, some models can be secured to the vehicle seat using lower anchors or a top tether for additional stability.

Installation Tips for Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, always refer to both the vehicle owner's manual and the car seat manual for specific instructions.

• Booster seats often come with a plastic clip or guide to help position the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts correctly.
• Ensure the lap belt lies low and snug across your child's upper thighs and the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder without touching the neck.

If your booster seat has lower anchors or top-tether attachments, follow the manual's instructions for proper installation.

Look at the following sources for more information on car seat safety:

• Safe Seats 4 Kids
  To learn more about the importance of child safety seats, check out Safe Seats 4 Kids.
• AAA’s Car Seat Guide
  For expert advice on choosing and fitting the right car seat, visit the AAA’s Car Seat Guide.
• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
  For more information on car seat safety and guidelines, visit the NHTSA Car Seat Safety page.
• CDC - Child Passenger Safety
  To learn about child passenger safety, visit the CDC’s Child Passenger Safety page.