Are you looking for the perfect car seat for your child? Do you want to be sure that your little one will be safe while traveling in the car? Are you seeking peace of mind that the model you choose will protect your baby in an accident and help prevent a tragedy? Then start by checking whether the car seat you’re planning to buy has the proper safety certifications.
Every day, accidents involving children happen on the roads. Not all of them are fatal — and that’s not just luck. Often, it’s thanks to a properly installed and certified car seat. A well-fitted seat protects children from serious consequences of collisions and greatly increases their chances of survival.
Road safety for children improved significantly after the 1980s, when regulations required that all car seats be crash-tested before being approved for sale. Since then, every product must comply with European safety standards. Learn more about what to look for and why certification matters.
Every day, accidents involving children happen on the roads. Not all of them are fatal — and that’s not just luck. Often, it’s thanks to a properly installed and certified car seat. A well-fitted seat protects children from serious consequences of collisions and greatly increases their chances of survival.
Road safety for children improved significantly after the 1980s, when regulations required that all car seats be crash-tested before being approved for sale. Since then, every product must comply with European safety standards. Learn more about what to look for and why certification matters.
Mandatory safety certifications that every car seat must have
Every product designated as a child car seat must undergo crash testing. The results of these tests determine whether the seat receives a certificate confirming it meets the standards of the European Safety Regulation (ECE) — R44-04, R44-03, or the newer R129 (i-Size).
We are proud to emphasize that all Sparco Kids products for children have passed these tests and fully comply with European safety standards.
Car seats are also tested by independent organizations such as ADAC and Swedish automotive institutes. Their experts carry out highly strict evaluations of how a car seat performs during a collision. These tests are mandatory and ensure that only truly safe models reach the market.
We are proud to emphasize that all Sparco Kids products for children have passed these tests and fully comply with European safety standards.
Car seats are also tested by independent organizations such as ADAC and Swedish automotive institutes. Their experts carry out highly strict evaluations of how a car seat performs during a collision. These tests are mandatory and ensure that only truly safe models reach the market.
European safety certificate – what does it mean?
Have you noticed a yellow label on your car seat? That’s proof of official safety approval — also known as homologation. It provides key information such as:
Which vehicles the product can be used in
The weight category the seat is designed for
Whether the seat includes a 5-point harness
The country where the safety tests were carried out
Which version of the ECE standard the seat is certified under
These are essential details to help you determine whether you’re choosing the right car seat for your child.
Which vehicles the product can be used in
The weight category the seat is designed for
Whether the seat includes a 5-point harness
The country where the safety tests were carried out
Which version of the ECE standard the seat is certified under
These are essential details to help you determine whether you’re choosing the right car seat for your child.
What must be done for a car seat to receive ECE certification?
All car seats must undergo crash testing before receiving the ECE R44-04 certification. During these tests, the seat’s performance is evaluated in scenarios such as:
A frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h
A rear-end collision at a speed of 30 km/h
A 360° vehicle rotation
After the tests, injuries to the crash test dummy (representing a child) are assessed. Based on this data, a decision is made whether the seat qualifies for official approval (homologation).
A frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h
A rear-end collision at a speed of 30 km/h
A 360° vehicle rotation
After the tests, injuries to the crash test dummy (representing a child) are assessed. Based on this data, a decision is made whether the seat qualifies for official approval (homologation).
There is also the ECE R129 standard, known as i-Size, which sets much stricter safety requirements for child car seats. These tests use next-generation crash test dummies for a more accurate assessment of injuries in young passengers.
What’s more, i-Size testing includes evaluations of the seat’s durability during side-impact collisions and even rollovers.
To qualify for i-Size certification, a car seat must also:
Be installed using the ISOFIX system
Allow rear-facing travel for children up to 15 months old
Our models SK800i and SK500i meet these high standards.
Before purchasing a car seat, always check whether it has the required safety certifications. It’s the foundation of safe travel for your child.
What’s more, i-Size testing includes evaluations of the seat’s durability during side-impact collisions and even rollovers.
To qualify for i-Size certification, a car seat must also:
Be installed using the ISOFIX system
Allow rear-facing travel for children up to 15 months old
Our models SK800i and SK500i meet these high standards.
Before purchasing a car seat, always check whether it has the required safety certifications. It’s the foundation of safe travel for your child.