Description
Rent Joie Stages FX Isofix Car Seat
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.
The Joie Stages FX is a versatile, 3-in-1 car seat designed to grow with your child. The Joie Stages FX transitions from rearward-facing for newborns up to 18kg to forward-facing for children from 9-25kg. This means the Joie Stages FX is the only car seat you’ll need from birth until your child reaches around seven years of age.
Key Features of the Joie Stages FX:
- Suitable for children from birth to 25kg (approximately 0-7 years old).
- ISOFIX installation: The Joie Stages FX offers easy and secure installation with forward-facing Group 1.
- Multi-height headrest and harness system: Adjusts simultaneously without re-threading the harness, ensuring the Joie Stages FX grows with your child.
- Steel frame support: Adds strength, extends seat life to 10 years, and improves stability.
- 6 recline positions: The Joie Stages FX provides comfort and flexibility.
- Side impact protection: Absorbs the force of a side collision.
- 5-point harness: The Joie Stages FX ensures maximum safety with easy one-pull adjustment.
The Joie Stages FX is the ideal choice for parents looking for a reliable and durable car seat that provides safety, comfort, and ease of use.
Specifications:
- Product Weight: 13.92kg
- Product Dimensions: L 55 x W 50 x H 62-77cm
- Group: 0+/1/2, 0-25kg
- Testing Certification: ECE R44/04
ISOFIX vs. Car Seat Belts: Which is Better?
When it comes to securing a child car seat like the Joie Stages FX, you have two main options: ISOFIX or car seat belts. Each method has its pros and cons, but ISOFIX is generally considered the safer and more convenient option.
Advantages of ISOFIX:
- Minimizes the risk of incorrect installation: ISOFIX provides a solid, permanent connection between the car seat, such as the Joie Stages FX, and the car body, reducing the chance of errors.
- Proven safety: ISOFIX is known for its outstanding safety performance in crash tests.
- Quick and easy installation: ISOFIX is faster and easier to install compared to seat belts, with most parents using it correctly.
Cons of ISOFIX:
- Not universal: Not all cars have ISOFIX fittings.
- Less flexible: Some ISOFIX seats, like the Joie Stages FX, cannot be installed with a seat belt.
- Cost and weight: ISOFIX seats are often more expensive and heavier than belt-based seats.
Advantages of Seat Belt Installation:
- Flexibility: Belted car seats can be easily transferred between vehicles.
- Safety: When installed correctly, seat belt systems are safe, though they require more careful installation.
Cons of Seat Belt Installation:
- Risk of incorrect installation: Up to 8 out of 10 parents install seat belt car seats incorrectly, which can reduce safety in a crash.
What is ISOFIX?
ISOFIX is an international standardized system that allows for the safest, easiest, and quickest way to install a child car seat, like the Joie Stages FX, without using seat belts. ISOFIX is available in most new cars and provides a solid, permanent connection between the car seat and the car body.
Benefits of ISOFIX:
- Quick and easy installation: No need for seat belts.
- Outstanding safety: Superior protection for your child’s head and neck.
- Reduces installation errors: Difficult to install incorrectly.
For the best in safety and convenience, consider using ISOFIX for your child’s car seat, especially with the Joie Stages FX.
Rent the Joie Stages FX Luxury Isofix Car Seat (0-25kg) from us today and ensure your child travels in safety and style while you’re in Cape Town!
For more information on this car seat, visit the Joie page.