You want your infant to be safe in the car. You also want your baby to be comfortable. On a longer trip, you may be relieved when your infant falls asleep in his/her car seat - only to be disappointed when his/her head rolls forward or to the side at the nest hill or curve - awakening your baby. While shopping for your car seat, consider adding accessories such as head and body support cushions.
When it comes to infant car carriers and car seats, buying new versus used is important. A used car seat may have been in an accident, it may have been subjected to stress (heat, impact, etc) that has caused structural weakness. This damage may not be visible - but could be a disaster at the moment the car seat is needed the most.
It is important to use the car seat every time your infant rides in the car. Safety is a habit. Besides buckling in - here are a few additional things to keep in mind:
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| Infants should be placed in a rear facing car seat for up to 12 months (check state laws). |
| Your infant carrier straps should be adjusted regularly to assure a 'snug' fit. |
| A car seat should never be placed in the front seat of a vehicle. |
| The middle of the back seat (or center row in a van) is the safest seat in the car. |
| Adding car seat accessories, such as head and body support, will help your infant stay comfortable, thus encouraging compliance. |
| A child will outgrow his car seat up to three times before he/she is finished with car seats. Purchasing a more expensive 'convertible' car seat will save you money in the long run. |
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| Whereas safety is the most important concern in selecting a car seat, comfort and price are also important. We are pleased to offer the best prices and largest discounts on a large variety of car seats, travel systems, and car seat accessories. Free shipping on many of our items. Order your car seat online today. |
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