In their first years babies sit during car rides in the Baby Seator im reboarder, Both versions of the seat are directed to the rear, so the child looks back when driving. Understandably, mothers do not want to lose sight of their little ones, especially at the beginning. In solo rides the Child seattherefore mostly attached to the passenger seat. However, this is only possible if the passenger airbag can be deactivated. If this is not possible with a vehicle model (for example because of additional side airbags), there is a danger to the child when the airbag is deployed. In these cars, the baby seat or the child seat has to be good or bad on the back seat. So that alone traveling mothers and fathers have their children always in view, there are specially developed rear seat mirrors.

Rear seat mirror for babies allows safe eye contact

Whether mothers, fathers or grandparents – in everyday life there are often situations in which the driver sits alone with the child in the car. During longer journeys on highways and highways nobody can take care of the little one. Constantly turning around to look for the offspring also poses an additional safety risk, because in these moments the traffic is not in sight. Nevertheless, in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency and to give the baby a safe feeling through eye contact, the installation of a rear seat mirror is an option.

The attachment of models such as the Wicked Chili Baby Mirror Easy View is done in a few steps and in any car with headrests on the back seat possible. extra Toolis not needed, so that the installation can be carried out quickly by artisans less savvy people. With straps with Velcro fasteners, the mirror is attached to a headrest of the back seat within two minutes. Once attached parents need while driving only in the normal rearview mirrorto look to see her child right in front of her. Most models also offer the option of individually adjusting the angle of the rear seat mirror.

Safety of rear-seat mirrors for babies

The topic of safety plays a big role in rear-seat mirrors for babies. Conventional glass mirrors would be too risky for use near the child. They could splinter in an accident and seriously injure the child. Manufacturers like Reer have taken into account the concerns of parents in the design and offer their products such as the Reer 8601 safety mirror without genuine mirror glass as a safe plastic version. InnooTech, too, is playing it safe with its InnooTech Baby Mirror and, instead of using real glass, uses shatter-proof acrylic glass that is set in an ABS plastic frame. But not only the break resistance plays a role in the purchase. The use of non-toxic and harmless materials in the manufacturing process is important for many parents.

Manufacturer Intertek refrains according to own data with his Royal Rascals rear seat mirror on the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (short PAK). The plasticizers often found in cheap plastic products are considered to be highly carcinogenic and may also impair fertility. Also lead and cadmium are not included in the Royal Rascal rear seat mirror, according to the manufacturer. Such substances could come loose from the rear-seat mirror when the children touch it or put it in their mouths. Parents should therefore pay attention when they buy a rear seat mirror, and – if possible – do not resort to the cheapest offer.

Different mirror sizes

Rear seat mirrors for babies are available in different sizes and shapes. With an extra-large model like tiiwee’s rear-seat mirror, parents have every detail of their child in view. But mirrors of this size also take up a lot of space. Older children may need a smaller, round mirror, such as the EZ-Bugs baby mirror. With 24.5 x 17.5 centimeters, the convex-shaped acrylic mirror is a good choice for small cars. With its 360-degree swivel head, it is also flexible to catch the sprout in any position sharply.