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Which car seats have passed the Swedish PLUS test?
Swedish Plus Tested Car Seats
- AVIONAUT (2)
- Axkid (26)
- BRITAX RÖMER (5)
- BeSafe (17)
- Nuna (1)
How do I identify my Graco car seat?
Each Graco car seat is marked with its Date of Manufacture (DOM) on one of your car seat’s labels. To identify your car seat’s useful life, check out your manual or look for it stamped into the car seat.
What does Swedish plus tested mean?
The Swedish Plus Test is a voluntary test by VTI, the National Road and Transport Research Institute, on car seats intended for the Swedish market. This test is conducted in addition to the mandatory testing and approval governed by the ECE Regulations and is not carried out anywhere else in Europe.
Why is the pinch test important?
To know if a car seat’s harness is tight enough, it must pass the pinch test. Adjust the harness, then try to pinch the webbing at the child’s shoulder. Be aware that slack can be hiding in some additional locations: at the child’s hips.
How do I know if my car seat is right?
Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age. Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle (PDF, 1.77 MB). Test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle.
When should I tilt my car seat?
Newborns typically will have the most reclined angle, while older babies (over 3 months) can have a more upright seat. Some models have weight ranges rather than age. Look for clear labeling with an easily visible bubble.
Is Graco a safe car seat?
The Graco 4Ever DLX won the Best Graco Car Seat award. As you have seen above, this car seat is safe. Thanks to the steel frame your little one is protected. It also comes with the ProtectPlus system, which protects from the front, rear, side, and even rollover crashes.
What is plus test?
The Plus Test is one of the most widely-recognized endorsements on an international level in terms of children’s road safety. The tests are conducted in Sweden and if there is one thing for which the Swedes are known it is their absolute rigor in everything that relates to the safety of children.
What is normal pinch strength?
Norm Table for Palmar Pinch or 3-Point Pinch (measured in pounds)
| Age | Hand | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | R | 26.0 |
| L | 25.1 | |
| 30-34 | R | 24.7 |
| L | 25.4 |
What’s the pinch test?
Make sure your harness is snug enough by doing the Pinch Test. After you buckle and tighten the harness, pinch the harness at the shoulder. If the harness is snug, your fingers will slide off the webbing. If the harness is loose, you will be able to pinch the webbing between your fingers.