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What To Look for In A Baby Seat
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and appearance are two things that parents usually consider
when browsing baby seats, but safety is one of the most significant
aspects of what to look for in a baby seat. Your little one
needs extra care when choosing which surfaces to place him
or her on.
Technically, an “infant seat” or baby seat is
not a child safety seat (car seat). A baby seat is merely
a safe and secure seat for your baby to sit on, not to transport
him or her in. But here we have covered all the basics of
all the different types of seats that a family can have for
a baby!
Car Seat
AAA offers these 10 tips for choosing a safe car seat:
• Check your vehicle owner's manual. Before going shopping,
look at the manual for specifications and proper placement
of the child seat.
• Look for versatility. Do not buy a seat with a large
base because it will not fit in smaller vehicles. Instead,
choose one with a narrow base.
• Make installation easy. There should be clear instructions
on the seat itself. Choose one that explains installation
with a diagram as well as text. The instruction booklet should
be written in a clear, concise manner with proper illustrations.
Check the belt path. For convenience and ease of use, make
sure the child's seat belt path is easily accessed.
• Use built-in locking clips. This feature is a great
alternative of the traditional locking clips because there
is less chance that a built-in clip will break or detach.
• Choose two-piece retainer clips. These clips are important
in helping the child stay securely in the seat.
• Look for accessible harness adjusters. These make
it easier and more convenient for parents to move the child
in and out of the seat.
• Pay attention to weight limit. This is usually noted
on the seat. For infants, it is best to use a rear-facing,
convertible seat with a weight limit up to 30 pounds.
• Look for color coding if necessary. Many brands offer
color-coding to denote age and weight ranges for their seats.
• Choose something easy to clean. Seats made with a
smooth fabric will wipe clean more easily than a textured
fabric such as corduroy, which can be difficult to wash.
For more information on car safety, check out the AAA website
at www.aaa.com
Bike Seat
These convenient aspects are what to look for in a baby seat.
· Quality stainless or chromed fixings.
· 5 point harnesses (2 straps over the shoulders, one
between the legs and a full width waist strap.)
· Availability of spare parts and accessory items like
spare fixing brackets or pannier racks.
· Adjustability - Foot rests which extend as your child
grows.
· Foot retention straps.
What To Look For In A Baby Seat:
· The base should be wider than the seat, and locking
mechanisms should be secure. Push down on the unit to make
sure it is sturdy.
· The base should feature nonskid surfacing to prevent
the seat from moving on a smooth surface. (Never place a baby
seat on any high surface or on a vibrating object such as
a washing machine!)
· The seat belt should be secure and the fabric should
be washable.
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