"The Very Best in Baby Car Seats..."

Years ago, baby car seats were used to entertain babies and not so much for safety. Today they are required by law. That is because studies have proven that baby car seats save lives, when used properly. Baby car seats come in dozens of styles, with many different options and price tags.

When buying a baby car seat you will first and foremost want to consider its safety features. The five-point harness found on most baby car seats is generally considered the safest. Other parents like the equally safe baby car seats with the padded bar that comes down in front of baby. This type of baby car seat also has a front clip that tightens the shoulder straps, making sure baby is secure in the car seat. The best baby car seat is only as safe as how well it is installed in the car. It is imperative that parent’s follow the instructions included in the car seat. You may also visit your local fire station where the staff is trained to check your baby car seat for proper installation.

Beyond safety, baby car seats come in a wide variety of styles and with many options. Some are only designed for infants up to 20 pounds. These babies must be in rear facing baby car seats until they reach this weight. This is because an infant that weighs less than 20 pounds has a head that is so much heavier than his body, and upon impact, if facing front his neck could snap. Other baby car seats are designed to grow with your baby. They can be used as rear facing car seats up to twenty pounds, and then turned forward to last until the child reaches 40 pounds. Some baby car seats are even designed to go from newborn through 60 pounds.