As a new parent, you want your child to be as safe as possible while riding in your vehicle. Baby car seats help to protect your child by forming a protective shield that helps absorb impact and cocoons them securely. But if you’re like most parents, the various styles and options can be confusing.
Fortunately, there are plenty of resources available to help you choose and install the right baby seat for your child. To start, we recommend reading this article that breaks down the different types of baby car seats and how they work. This will give you a better idea of what kind of seat your child needs and when it’s time to move them into a convertible seat.
For infants under 1 year old, it is recommended that they ride in a rear-facing car seat. These seats are designed to distribute the restraining forces over the head and body (excluding the limbs) in the event of a frontal collision. The most important thing to remember is that a newborn or infant should never be left unattended in a car seat, even for a moment.
The majority of car seats sold in the US are group 0 infant carriers. These are designed to be anchored using an ISOFIX base and secure the child with a standard adult seat belt. They are recommended to be used until the child reaches the maximum weight or height limit of the seat or their heads are within 1 inch of the top of the seat – whichever comes first.
Most baby car seats are intended for rear-facing use only. This is to ensure that your child’s spine remains aligned with the vehicle seatback and minimizes injury risk in a crash. It’s also recommended that a baby rides in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least one year of age, but this varies from state to state.
Some baby car seats are intended for infants who cannot sit in a regular baby seat, such as premature infants or babies suffering from apnea. These are known as carrycots, and they are designed to be secured with a standard adult seat belt and connect to the child’s harness. Unlike a normal baby seat, carrycots are not suitable for use on any flat surface and must be used in the vehicle.
When shopping for a baby car seat, it’s important to consider the installation method as this can impact safety. We recommend that you always choose to use an ISOFIX base, which is especially important if your car is not equipped with ISOFIX anchor points. However, it’s important to note that installing a car seat using the belt is just as safe if you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your seat.
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