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Car Seat Safety For Babies! Some Must Know Tips!
Car seat safety is an important thing to learn about before your child is even born. Between picking out which seat is right for you, getting a new seat, making sure the seat is installed properly and using the seat correctly there is a lot to know. This article will explore some important car seat safety tips to ensure that your baby will stay safe and sound.
The first thing to think about when it comes to car seat safety is the actual car seat itself. There are many different types of car seats on the market. Babies must be rear facing until they have hit at least one year of age, and it is now recommended that you wait until they are two to turn them to the forward facing position. When it comes to getting a car seat for a young baby you will need to go with either an infant seat or a convertible seat, as they are the only two that can face the rear of the car. An infant seat is designed for newborns, it has the ability to recline further back than a convertible seat, which gives a newborn better head support. It also gives you the option to take the seat out of the car which can be very convenient. Convertible seats are designed to grow with the baby. You use it in the rear facing position when the baby is young and then turn it around when the baby outgrows that position. You must pick between an infant seat and a convertible seat anything else would not work for a new baby.
The next car seat safety tip to think about is where your seat comes from. This is one baby item when new really is best. You are better off not getting a used car seat, it could be missing an important part, it could have worn pieces, it may not meet the current safety requirements or it could even be expired. Yes, car seats expire, most have the expiration date listed on the bottom. Getting a used car seat that has any of the problems just mentioned could be very dangerous for you little one.
Not all car seats are made the same way and either are cars. Some car seats just do not fit well in certain cars. After you install your car seat make sure that you cannot move the seat more than an inch from side to side or front to back. The seat must be very tight, if you cannot get the seat in tight enough return it and try a different car seat. It is recommended that you install your car seat with the latch system if you car is equipped with it. It will keep your car seat more secure than a seatbelt will.
The final thing to think about when it comes to car seat safety if making sure that you are using the seat correctly. The straps should be tight enough that you can only fit one finger between the harness strap and the baby’s collarbone. Anything tighter could choke the baby and anything looser could cause the baby to be injured in an accident. You should also make sure that the chest clip is in the right position, it should be level with your baby’s armpits. The purpose of the chest clip is to ensure that the harness straps stay in the correct place in case of an accident. Making sure your baby is secured properly in his/her seat is crucial.
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