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Baby car seats can prevent serious injuries to your child in the event of an accident. It is the law that all children under the age of twelve must sit in the back seat. This is especially true if you have airbags in the front.
From the moment you bring your baby home from the hospital, you should place him or her in an appropriate car safety seat. Infants must be in a rear-facing infant-only seat or an appropriate convertible seat until they weigh twenty pounds or are one year old. After twenty pounds and after the first birthday, toddlers can use a forward-facing seat until they reach about forty pounds or their ears reach the top of the car seat.
Over forty pounds, a child must be in a booster seat with a seat belt.
Your car’s seat belts should not be used by a child under the age of eight unless they are four feet nine inches tall. A booster seat must be used until then. There are many different types of booster seats available.
Your child must be properly restrained at all times. Your child won’t be ready for regular seat belts until the shoulder strap fits over the shoulder and not over the neck. The lap belt should go across the hips and not across the stomach.
When installing car seats, the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed exactly. if you don’t have them, call the company for a replacement. The car seat will have a label that has the manufacturer, address, and phone number. It will also display the name of the car seat. You must have this information to obtain a replacement. If there is no tag on the seat, don’t buy it. It could be a seat that was damaged in a car accident.
If you’re buying the car seat secondhand, inspect it thoroughly. Check all belts for fraying, all fasteners for cracks, and seat padding to make sure it isn’t ripped or torn. Always check for a tag on the seat, it will have the information you need if a manual is not available. Ask questions such as, has this seat been in an accident?
If so, don’t buy it. It may look good, but your security may have been compromised. There could be a frame misalignment that could compromise your child’s safety.
No matter what type of seat you buy, and there are many, consider how much you can afford. If expense is a concern, a convertible travel system may be in order. A rear-facing car seat can be used as a forward-facing car seat until the appropriate age. There is a base that remains in the car. The infant/toddler car seat can be attached to a stroller frame and then re-attached to the base in the car. Take a look at your options and consider what will be best when it comes to spending. Do your research and determine what will be best for you and your child. Always, the first concern should be the safety of your baby from the first day.
It is important to know what type of seat your vehicle will accommodate.
Your car owner’s manual or a dealer will be able to tell you what is compatible with the vehicle you own. It’s an overwhelming choice, but start looking for a car seat when you find out you’re pregnant. An informed choice will keep your baby safe.