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How to Choose the Best Car Seats for Your Child When looking for a car seat it is easy to get overwhelmed The safest car seat is one that fits your child and your vehicle and is safe to use 100 of the time Car seats that are difficult for parents or children to install or use could be a major issue The best choices have impressive crash test sensor results have high scores for ease of use and are light and narrow Safety Safety features are the primary factor to consider when buying a car If you decide to purchase an infant convertible or booster seat it should meet the safety standards of the federal government and have a good track record of thirdparty crash tests It should also fit in your vehicle and be easy to use A good car seat should include a harness that is easy to use for adjustment and either LATCH or seat belt connection options Rigid or rigid lower anchor connectors which have clips that are similar to alligators that attach directly to the car seat base or to the seat belt guides of the vehicle are preferred over flexible straps that move or loosen The best seats come with an easytoread colorchange indicator that indicates whether the seat is connected properly and provide a tight fit The best seats also have a top tether which reduces the risk of head injuries during crashes by restricting the childs head in front They also come with harness guides to aid parents in securing the belt of their child or tether The most important car seat features are those that guarantee the seat is used and installed correctly all the time Unfortunately a lot of child passenger fatalities result from children being restrained improperly or using the wrong seat Contact a child security technician CPST located near you to ensure that the car seats installation and placement is right A welldesigned seat can save your childs life if they are involved in an accident It is worth paying more for seats that have a sturdy frame and highquality materials Its also helpful to have intelligent features It is also advisable to search for a seat that is compliant with the more modern R129 safety regulations which are more rigorous tests than the earlier regulations that a majority of seats abide by Its also important to keep in mind that a car is only as safe and secure as the adult who is driving it Children should be properly restrained in rearfacing car seats from birth until theyre tall enough to be seated forward in a harness typically around the age of four or five Comfort A comfortable car seat can help your child get to sleep or stay asleep longer and that can mean the difference between getting the long drive done in one go and having an exhausted cranky kid who is fighting nap time Look for a seat that can accommodate your childs growing size and offers plenty of neck and head support and is a good fit to stop movement in the car The most suitable infant car seat comes with various features that help your child feel safe and comfortable including soft materials including plush cushions soft cushions and padded armrests Some come with cup holders adjustable headrests and sun shades Others offer various reclining positions Others have adjustable thigh supports and lumbar supports to improve posture Some even have massage functions that can be activated by a button that you press when the child is in the seat When your child has grown out of the infant car seat the next step is to get a toddler car seat that will usually accommodate kids that weigh 40 pounds or less and can be used either rearfacing or forwardfacing Some convertible toddler car seats can be used as boosters up to 120 lbs This can save money and reduces the number of car seats that you will need to buy in the future The most rated toddler car seats for comfort include the Evenflo Chase which offers great crash test sensor results and is simple to install using either LATCH or a vehicle seat belt Its slim shell makes it easy to accommodate larger babies It also comes with two different crotch buckle positions that allow for better positioning of the shoulder straps It is also light and slim making it easier to maneuver The Nuna PIPA Urbn is a fantastic choice for a comfortable car seat for toddlers The seat is a good option for parents looking for an easy toddler car seat It features padded sides and easilyread indicators Its also small and can be used with or without the base making it a good option for parents who regularly move their car seat between cars Easy of Use Car seats are the one item in a parents life that get heavy use and many parents want an easytouse seat that will fit inside their car and work with other baby gear Car seats for infants have lower weight limits and a shorter life span than convertible car seats meaning that they tend to be lighter in body and frame The most effective infant car seats are equipped with features that make them easier to install and use These include a recline foot that is springloaded bubble indicators at the base for positioning it correctly in your car and installation guides clearly labeled with clear directions These car seats have been designed with easytosee durable and longlasting materials that are machine washable and also provide a comfortable cushion for your child The Clek Liing is the highestrated infant seat we reviewed in the year 2018 It has impressive crash test results and analysis scores as well as an excellent load leg that can help you position the seat in your car with ease and accuracy This car seat is easy to install using either LATCH connectors that are rigid or the latch connectors The latches change color to signal the connection and the harness snaps into place quickly and securely Chicco KeyFit 35 is another popular choice It has impressive crash test results as well as loading legs to assist you in installing the car seat Parents and experts appreciate it such as CPST instructor Kecia H who says its designed with a springloaded reclining foot and a bubbleindicator on the base which helps position the seat correctly and tighten the seat without difficulty This seat is affordable GREENGUARD certified and built to last It comes with steel frames and highdensity ventilated foam infant car seats best inone Nuna Exec is a favourite of LaBracio and Saxton with both women saying its an solid seat thats worth the price tag due to its premium feel luxurious materials and simple installation It has the rearfacing weight limit of 50 pounds an expanded legroom panel and strong steel frame with an antirebound bar This infant car seat also can be converted into a forwardfacing booster seat for children weighing up to 120 pounds and is small enough to fit three in a variety of midsized vehicles Design You must ensure that the car seat you choose is userfriendly and fits well Where and how you will install the seat and the frequency you change between different types of vehicles will affect your final choice While it is impossible to predict what might happen in the event of a crash your seats design can aid in minimizing damage and making it easier to get your child into and out of the car seat The LATCH connectors on the seat are an important aspect Connectors that are rigid are attached to the seat by alligator clips They are more difficult to disconnect during an accident Flexible connectors feature straps that can be adjusted and tightened manually or by a mechanism The majority of seats have an indicator for level to tell when theyve been installed correctly This is typically formed as a plastic line on the shell or a sticker at the bottom of the car seat that indicates the angle range when the seat is set against the ground Another crucial aspect is the degree to which a chair is able to accommodate infants and newborns This includes the size and the height of the shell the headrest and the ease with which the harness can be buckled or unbuckled Some seats come with an insert for positioning that helps smaller bodies fit into the seat and harness These inserts can be removed as your child grows Another important aspect is the ease with which it is to change the height of the harness The best seats allow you to move the harness belt without removing your baby and require just pressing a button or pulling a tab shifting levers Additionally the most convenient seats to use are those that can adjust the shoulder strap position without rethreading the belt If youre considering an all in one seat ensure it meets the minimum federal safety requirements and has been able to pass thirdparty crashes tests We recommend seats with additional features like an energyabsorbing layer molded into the shell or an antirebounding bar

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