| When it comes to finding the best car seat for your | | | | on either side. The owner manual for your car and the |
| new baby, it is always important to plan ahead. After | | | | directions provided by the manufacturer of the child |
| all, the nursery has been ready for the new arrival for | | | | seat will help you make sure that you are securing the |
| several weeks, so your car should be ready also. | | | | car seat the correct way. |
| There are many things to consider before you buy a | | | | The comfort of your baby is essential when you are |
| baby seat, because it will be one of the most | | | | trying to decide which infant seat is the best one to |
| important decisions you make for you the safety or | | | | buy. Seats designed for older children are too big for |
| your child. | | | | infants and the seat harness will not hold your baby |
| Safety is the number one thing to keep in mind when | | | | securely. It is critical to be sure that the baby seat |
| shopping for an infant seat. There are many different | | | | reclines at a 45-degree angle to prevent the head |
| brands and styles of seats available, so it is a good | | | | from tilting forward and thus helping to prevent the |
| idea to compare the safety features of different | | | | chance of suffocation. |
| seats before making a decision. It is important to make | | | | Price and ease of use are things to think about also. |
| sure that the seat is certified to comply with your state | | | | The most expensive baby seat may not be the best. |
| requirements. A rear facing infant seat is the only one | | | | Many of the less expensive styles of infant seats are |
| that is safe for babies up to a year old or up to 20 | | | | just as good and as easy to use as the ones that |
| pounds and should be secured to the rear of the | | | | cost a lot more. Some of the brands that have top |
| middle seat of the car. Never use a baby seat for an | | | | consumer ratings are; Graco, Baby Trend, Chicco and |
| infant that is designed for older children or seats that | | | | Evenflo. |
| face forward. | | | | Additionally, the Department of Transportation and |
| When you are making a purchase that involves the | | | | Safety in your state can give you the most up to date |
| safety of your child while traveling, the purchase of a | | | | information on infant seats. They also provide classes |
| seat that is suited for your car is quite possibly one of | | | | to teach you the proper way to use and install them in |
| the most crucial car accessories you will buy. Making | | | | your vehicle. Government and state regulations change |
| sure that the baby seat fits properly in your vehicle is | | | | from time to time, so it is best to occasionally check |
| important before you buy. The straps should hold it | | | | with your local agency to keep up with changes in the |
| securely and not allow it to move more than one inch | | | | requirements. |