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5 Car Seat Safety Features

Your new baby is on the way and it is time to choose a car seat that has both comfort and safety features.  All car seats musst pass government safety standard, but there are many options to consider. Your child's safety is important and this is one purchase that you need to spend some time thinking about.  Safety should be your main goal, but keeping your baby comfortable is very important.  Here are some features to keep in mind:

Five Point Harness

This may be the most important safety feature when choosing a car seat. This type of harness has been tested and proven to be the best at keeping your child firmly in the seat during an impact.  When properly adjusted, it reduces the chance of your baby being ejected or falling out of the seat.

Reclining Seats

Newborn babies do not have the strength to stop their heads from rolling around.  This can cause damage to their neck, so it is important to stabilize their head. You might be tempted to use blankets and towels to do this but a good reclining seat can go a long way toward supporting your newborn's head without allowing it to roll forward.

Rear Facing Car Seats

Most states require an infant under one year to be in a rear facing seat. The reason is that this positions has proved to reduce whiplash in infants during a crash.  Some car seats are made to be rear facing only, others can be used to face in both directions.  Whichever you choose, this is an important feature.

Side Impact Head Protection

Better car seat manufacturers have begun adding padded bumpers for improved head protection.  Others have chosen to reinforce the plastic and add removeable cushions to increase safety during an impact.

Latch Feature

This is a great feature for safety and convenience, it allows you to latch the car seat without using the car seat belts.  Seats that are latched this way can be much more secure.  Some seats even provide a base that uses the latch feature, then the seat can be snapped into the base and easily removed for use as an infant carrier.  Just be sure that the seat is locked into the base properly.

Choosing the perfect car seat for your baby can be tricky because as a baby grows, the car seat needs change.  You want to be sure you are using the safest seat available because the safety of your child depends upon it. Take the time to compare seats and safety ratings, look at some good reviews and chooose wisely.  Comfort and safety are worth the extra time you will spend to find the perfect car seat.

 

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