Lastenistuin

Lastenistuin is a Finnish compound term formed from lasten, meaning “of a child,” and istuin, meaning “seat” or “chair.” It is not a fixed technical term with a single definition, but a generic label used in various contexts to indicate seating intended for children. Because Finnish compounds can be written as one word or as two words, lastenistuin may appear as lasten istuin in some uses, though the one-word form is common in product labeling and signage.

Usage and context

In everyday language, lastenistuin can refer to a child-sized chair in furniture or a seat designed for children in a vehicle or public setting. In consumer contexts, it may appear on catalogs or packaging for items such as high chairs, booster seats, or other child-friendly seating solutions. In public spaces such as libraries, schools, or transit areas, a sign or designation for a “lastenistuin” can indicate a dedicated seating area for children.

Relation to official terms

For car safety, Finnish regulatory terms are typically lapsen turvaistuin or lasten turvaistuin rather than lastenistuin. Thus, while lastenistuin can be understood descriptively, it is not the standard technical term in regulatory or safety contexts. In furniture terminology, the common expressions are child-sized chairs such as lasten tuoli.

See also

lapsen turvaistuin, lasten tuoli