Tips For Buying A Car Seat

How can you tell if the baby car seat you purchased is an authentic one? By checking the safety features that come with it. Some of the important factors to consider include a harness that holds the baby securely and a lockable headrest so that the baby's head stays in place.

To prevent the baby from rolling out of the seat, check the size of the belt-position indicator. Some car seats have a small or medium print that only shows up about an inch away from the infant's face. The belt indicator should be at least two inches away from the baby's face to be effective.

If the car seat you purchased has a thumb hole so that you can easily reach the ignition button and the breaks, check to see if the plugs are of the same size. The plugs should be not more than half an inch apart. Otherwise, the plugs may not fit properly and the seat can't be fully plugged into the socket.

The problem with buying a particular type of car seat is that it may not meet the recommended weight limit. Make sure that you don't purchase a seat that will cause the car seat to go out of balance. Also, make sure that the seat is not too tall or short. Some seats are intended for travel between thirty and fifty pounds.

Before you begin to fit the car seat to your baby, check to see if the car seat includes the installation kit. A lot of car seats do not come with installation kits and they cannot be bought separately. However, there are some car seats that come with a kit already included and you can find these at a car seat dealer.

Some seats also come with a tray to hold the baby's hands while the car seat is being installed. It is best that you purchase this accessory if you are expecting a baby. The tray keeps the hands of the baby comfortable and the tray does not get in the way of the seat getting fitted.

A car seat must have two sets of fasteners. This is the case whether the car seat comes with the hardware on it or not. You need to use a locking device to lock the fasteners into place.

A car seat needs to be installed using straps to hold the car seat up. The straps should be snug but not too tight. The straps should also be stable.

A car seat needs to have three bolts attached to the bolt holes in the seat. It is important that the bolts are well installed as this helps prevent the seat from shifting. There should be no leaks in the seat because the seat could shift and fall off the child.

If the car seat has harnesses, check to see if the harness can be adjusted so that the child can sit up straight in the seat. Car seats that have only buckles do not adjust the height. The buckles may not be sturdy enough to hold the child.

The harness for the car seat should also have a shoulder harness. It is important that the shoulder harness is firm but not so tight that the neck cramps. The shoulder harness should fit so that the child can fully relax and move without having to force it.

Most importantly, make sure that the car seat is designed to prevent the baby from slipping out of the seat when the driver is coming from inside. The seat should have a tongue lock system that prevents the child from getting out of the seat. It should also have a strap with a buckle so that the child does not slip out when the child is going faster than the speed limit.