Group 0 seats are the ones that protect the little ones. These Child Restraint Systems (SRI) are approved for babies from birth and until they exceed 13 kilos or 75 centimeters.
For this age and/or weight range, two regulations currently coexist: ECE R44/04 sets the limit in kilos (from 0 to 10 kilos; or 13 kilos if it is Group 0+); and the R129 which is based on height (from 40 to 75 cm).
Group 0 seats must always travel against the march. The standard establishes that they must be installed at the rear of the vehicle; They may only be placed in the passenger seat when the other seats are occupied by CRS. Important: if this seat is used, the airbag must be disconnected.
Seven Group 0 chairs that are a good buy
1. Baby Comfort Jade + 3wayFix
This baby carrier is approved under the iSize standard to protect babies from birth until they reach 70 cm in height.
It has a base that remains fixed in the car and allows the baby carrier to travel in a transverse position to the front seats, secured with the Isofix anchors and a support leg.
In crash tests it offers a high level of protection in the event of a frontal and lateral collision; the downside is that it takes up a lot of space (two seats in the back of the vehicle).
2. Mima iZi Go Modular X1 i-Size+
Approved up to 75 cm, this is a baby carrier with an Isofix base that is easy to install. The set is quite heavy (just over 10 kilos), but the base is fixed to the vehicle, facilitating its handling and placement.
The Mima iZi Go Modular X1 i-Size+ gets a four-star rating in European club crash tests, certifying a high level of protection against frontal and side crashes.
3. Graco Snugestentials + Snugride i-Size Foundation
The Graco Snugessentials + Base Snugride i-Size Baby Carrier is suitable for children up to 75 cm (approximately 1 year). It is somewhat lighter than the previous ones and, like these, it has a base that is fixed in the passenger compartment and is attached to it by means of an Isofix anchor and a support leg; It is also approved for vehicles without Isofix, in these it is fastened with the seat belt.
The overall crash test rating for this chair is four stars. There are no hitches in the crash results; only in the padding that is somewhat thin.
4. Babyzen Yoyo iZi Go Modular X1 i-Size
With five stars in the frontal and side impact tests, this approved baby carrier up to 75 cm is one of the most recommended by RACE.
The child travels in a very comfortable position and its handling is simple (the base that remains fixed in the vehicle reduces the chances of errors in assembly).
5. Cybex Gold Aton
Baby carrier that covers the Group and 0+, which means that it is approved for children up to 13 kilos.
It has integrated protection against side impacts (LSP System), structure with high impact absorption and removable reducer for newborns.
It is suitable for cars with and without Isofix. In the latter case, it has to be combined with Isofix Base 2 or Base 2-fix, which allows it to be installed in reverse.
6. Recaro Privia
Recaro’s is a seat for babies who do not exceed 13 kilos in weight (group 0/0+). It is equipped with the HERO safety system that maximizes protection and comfort in the event of a side impact.
The child travels in rear-facing position and is held in a five-point harness.
7. Baby Comfort City
It can be installed rear facing using the seat belt or using Isofix with the Citibase base. It has a Side Protection System that reinforces safety against side impacts.
