Although it may depend on the manufacturer, the types of seats you’ll find on the market today are generally among the following:

Group 0: They are used for newborns up to babies of approximately 22 lb or 10 kg (0 to 9 months). They are recommended for infants with specific needs, where it is necessary for them to lie down.
Group 0+: It consists of chairs or baskets for newborns up to babies of 29 lb or 13 kg (0 to 12-15 months). They have harnesses and cushions that can be adjusted. They must be installed in the opposite direction to the direction of travel.
Group 1: They are used for babies from 20 to 40 lb or 9 to 18 kg (9 months to 4 years). They have their own belts, and some of them can be installed facing forward or in the opposite direction.
Group 2: These are seats with backrests for children from 33 to 55 lb or 15 to 25 kg (4 to 6 years). They are installed in the front direction, fastening the child with the car seat belt.
Group 3: They consist of booster cushions or booster seats used for children from 48 to 80 lb or 22 to 36 kg (6 to 11 years). They allow the child to grow taller and travel with the car seat belt.

Although buying second-hand items can help you save some money, it isn’t recommended to buy seats whose history is unknown. This is because they may have been in some kind of accident or have been in use for a long time, which could affect their efficiency.

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