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Made a mandatory inclusion in 2006 for all new cars, the ISOFix system is a standard fitting system allowing child car seats to be fitted into cars without the use of adult seatbelts. By removing the use of the adult seatbelt, the risk of mis-fitting is taken away, helping to ensure that your child receives the ultimate protection in the unfortunate event of an accident.

Now regarded as the safest form of travel for children, all new cars must have universal ISOFix anchorages for a minimum of two seating positions. Furthermore, to ensure that the points are universal, the ISOFix system requires three, separate anchorage points. Two of these points are located at part of the seat where the back meets the base and there is a third point behind the seat. The first two points are to securely hold the seat in place, whilst the third (the point behind the seat) is there to ensure the seat doesn't fall forwards.

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The idea behind the ISOFix system is simple, yet so effective - to be able to purchase any car seat for your child (based on their age and height) and have it fit in any car, wherever you are. The seat can be easily transferred from new car to old, parents to grandparents within a matter of seconds.

As all seats don't currently use the ISOFix system and older cars do not have the ISOFix anchorage points, there are several devices on the market to solve this problem, such as the ISOFix car seat base. This allows the seat to use the ISOFix system, even though the car seat doesn't have the necessary ISOFix point.

Somewhat surprisingly, the ISOFix system actually dates back to the early 1990's. Unknown to most parents, most cars manufactured throughout the 1990's had at least two anchorage points (the two points between the seat base and back). The system wasn't widely marketed and although several seats were produced for the ISOFix system, the use of the adult seatbelt was still deemed safe and the most affordable option.

Discovering whether your car has ISOFix anchorage points is simple - they will be clearly labeled. You can feel the points by placing your hand between the seat back and base or alternatively check your car owner's manual or consult your car manufacturer.

2001 saw a survey carried out that showed a massive 80% of car seats examined weren't fitted correctly. With ISOFix now being compulsory in all new cars, there should be a reduction in this figure, leading to a reduction in the number of car seat related deaths and injuries.

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