What is the Child Safety Lock Symbol?

[DonovanLynn]

The child safety lock symbol features a child inside a circle with hands raised upwards. Different car brands may have varying safety lock symbols, some with text prompts. The child safety lock is an active safety device designed to ensure the safety of child passengers, preventing the danger of children accidentally opening the car door while the vehicle is in motion. Introduction to Car Child Safety Seats: 1. Cradle-Type Child Safety Seat: Suitable for ages 0-1 year, installed in a rear-facing position. The cradle-type safety seat features a fully enclosed design, ensuring the child is entirely within the protective range of the seat. The sturdy cradle shell provides maximum safety protection for babies in their most vulnerable physiological stage. The rear-facing placement of the safety seat positions the child opposite to the direction of the most likely frontal collision impact force. 2. Fully Enclosed Child Safety Seat: Suitable for ages 1-3 years, installed in a rear-facing position. The fully enclosed safety seat is designed for children who can already sit independently on the seat, offering a broader view to keep them in a better mood to observe the outside world during the journey. Additionally, the fully enclosed child safety seat can also be designed in a rear-facing configuration. 3. Enclosed Child Safety Seat: Suitable for ages 3-6 years, installed in a forward-facing position. The enclosed safety seat (or seat pad) essentially adds an enclosed layer to the regular seat, allowing children to safely use the car's built-in three-point seat belt instead of the independent harness in the safety seat. The elevated seat ensures that the adult seat belt provides adequate safety protection for the child as well.

[SebastianLee]

Families with kids really need to pay attention to this! The child safety lock switch is usually located on the side of the car door. When you open the rear door, you'll see a small lever or rotary knob with a child icon – it looks like a little person with a key or lock symbol. Last time I picked up my niece from school, she kept fiddling with the door handle. Luckily, I had flipped that switch beforehand, so the door couldn't be opened from the inside at all – it could only be opened from the outside. This feature can prevent accidents caused by curious kids opening doors at critical moments. I recommend all parents check this switch every time they transport children.

[LondynLynn]

The child safety lock symbol is typically an internationally recognized lock-shaped icon paired with a child's silhouette, and some vehicles may directly print the words 'CHILD LOCK'. There's actually careful consideration behind this design—the icon must be clear, easily identifiable, and wear-resistant. From my observation, German cars tend to place it in the door frame groove, while Japanese cars prefer to position it near the door panel storage compartment. A crucial reminder: After activation, always test-pull the inner handle yourself to confirm it's locked. There was a news report once about an accident caused by parents mistakenly believing the lock was engaged.

[Warren]

Simply put, there are two types of icons: a round lock cylinder with a small figure inside, or a square lock paired with a child's stick figure. The key is not just to look at the icon's position—Volkswagen models prefer mechanical knobs on the door panel, while BMW integrates electronic buttons into the driver's seat. Last week, while helping a neighbor fix their car, I noticed a detail: after activation, window controls remain functional, but the inner door handle becomes stiff and won't budge. Don't wait for an incident to figure it out—head to your garage now to test the operation and memorize your car model's specific method.