Without a doubt, child safety is one of the highest priority for parents with babies. If you are driving, the first thing you want to consider is finding a good quality child safety seat. Here are some suggestions we would like to share with you when choosing your perfect child safety seat.
When it comes to choosing the right car safety seat for your child, you must consider your child's age, weight and height. The car safety seat must be used correctly in order to avoid serious injury or death.
If you have an infant that is under 1 year old and less than 9 kg (20 lb.), choose a safety seat that is specifically tailored to your baby's size. It should be rear-facing seat and not intended for use by older baby. Infant car seat is best to use until at least one year old and a minimum of 10 kg (22 lb.). You must follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations for height/weight.
If your baby is older than one but less than four and weigh between 9 and 18 kg (20-40 lb.), choose a forward-facing car seat. This type is more convenient for the parents. However, it should still be installed in the back seat of a car. Again, follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations for height/weight.
If your child is under the age of 8, weighing between 18 kg and 36 kg (40 - 80 lb.) and less than 145 cm (4' 9") tall, choose a Belt-positioning Booster Seat. This seat uses the regular in-car shoulder belts to secure the child. If your child is older than 8 and weigh more than 36 kg (80 lb.), he or she is now ready to use the car's seat belt.
Many car safety seats are convertible, they can be turned from a rear-facing position to forward-facing with a few simple movements. However, you must always consider the other factors such as your baby age, weight and height characteristics in order to get one that is safe for your baby.
Children come in different shapes, some are slender, taller, others are shorter and more rounded. That means they all fit a little differently in the car safety seat.
Also, take note that there is a difference between an infant seat and an infant car seat. The former is just a baby carrier that can be placed in the car, on the floor or table at home. A car seat is specifically designed to be used in the car.
When using a car safety seat, be sure that harness straps are snug and tight. Use a tether strap with a forward-facing child car seat.
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