Booster cushions and child seats. Delivering child safety since the 1960s
Booster cushions and child seats. Delivering child safety since the 1960s
Safety has always been our number one priority at Volvo Cars. Safety for the driver, the passengers, other motorists and, of course, pedestrians. We have always been at the forefront of innovation in the field of safety — and Child Safety is no exception. Since 1964, when we first began testing rearward-facing child seats, we have progressively improved safety, ease of use and, importantly, comfort for your children when they travel in your Volvo.
Our unique approach to child safety includes creating and carrying out tests based on real-life traffic situations. This enables us to carefully monitor how each child seat reacts in a real-life car environment, and then tailor our designs accordingly.
As a result of our research we can strongly recommend that children up to the age of four years are seated facing rearwards.
At Volvo Cars our vision is that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.
Our recommendation for the use of the front passenger airbag for children has been updated, thanks to advances in airbag technology in recent years. Therefore, we have a new child safety recommendation for children travelling in the front passenger seat of Volvo cars. The short film to the left and the downloadable factsheet, below, provide a good overview of this new recommendation and how it applies to current and older model Volvos.
The first car child seat designed to improve safety was inspired by astronauts’ seats. Rearward facing to distribute forces in a collision. Developed by Prof Bertil Aldman at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. Volvo was closely involved in project and the prototype was crash tested in a Volvo PV444.
Intended for children aged one to seven and with additional padded backrest. Uses a reversible front passenger seat and lap belt harness to secure child in place. Sold as an accessory for the Amazon and new Volvo 144.
Volvo launches its first child seat and it’s a world first by a car manufacturer. It’s rearward facing to distribute forces in a collision.
Second-generation rearward-facing child seat by Volvo.
The first booster cushion for older children that have outgrown a rearward-facing child seat. The booster cushion positions the safety belt for optimum protection and sets a new global standard for child safety.
Upgraded with comfort foam and backrest.
Approved for rear seat installation with support leg.
Redesigned booster cushion comes with removable, height-adjustable backrest and belt guides for shoulder and lap. Head side support for extra convenience and comfort.
The integrated booster replaces accessory seats and improves comfort. It was introduced in Volvo 850 and 900 series with a smart fold down- and out design.
Volvo’s fourth-generation rearward-facing child seat with improved head and side protection. Lighter and easier to carry, and with a new infant child support insert.
First integrated booster cushions for outer rear seating positions. The new pop-up cushion design was introduced in Volvo S40.
Volvo launches the world’s first rearward-facing child seat with ISOFIX. Safe and easy way to install child seat correctly and an infant seat or child seat can be fitted to the same base.
New ISOFIX rearward-facing seats made in cooperation with Britax. Britax Baby Safe ISOFIX for infants and Britax Fixway ISOFIX for larger children up to four years old.
World’s first integrated booster cushion two sitting heights, adaptable for growing children. Gives a better seating position, depending on child’s height. Introduced in Volvo V70 and XC70 with safety belt pretensioners and load-limiters adapted for children.
New generation of Volvo child seats developed in cooperation with Britax in an age range from newborn to ten years old. Enable rearward seating for children up to 25kg (approx.. six years) and comfortable adjustable booster seat for larger children.
Inflatable rearward-facing child seat concept made from unique inflatable fabric that is very strong. It’s easy to transfer between cars and tucks away in a small bag when not in use. Very lightweight, only 5kg and fits in airline carry-on luggage.
Built-in rearward-facing child seat concept replacing the front-passenger seat. Designed exclusively for the Volvo XC90 Excellence – the most luxurious Volvo car ever. The child seat concept swivels and locks into place in front passenger area and makes it easy to get a child in and out of seat. It allows eye contact with rear passengers and has a storage space at the side and base of the seat
New range of child seats developed in cooperation with Britax. Unique Volvo fabric with breathable 80 % natural wool for comfort and Scandinavian design that harmonious with latest Volvo car interiors.
The latest addition to our range of child seats from Volvo is designed to make your life easier. We do this by incorporating a swivel function that allows you to turn the seat ninety degrees towards the door, making it easier to seat and secure your child.
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