But did you know that car seat safety doesn't end after your child grows up?
Not exact matches
For one it's stupid costly to rent
car seats, in my experience rental places want upwards of $ 15 / day or more to rent a single
car seat (I have been quoted $ 25 a day) after a few days you can exceed the cost of simply purchasing new... Meaning you could have purchased a brand new in the box
car seat and checked that at the luggage counter complete with all it's factory packing that should allow it to arrive undamaged and you now have a backup or travel
car seat complete with packaging... Second you have no idea about the condition of that rented
car seat, as you imply, unseen damage is well unseen regardless of claims of «inspection» by the rental company, there is no way they can't tell if it's damaged if the damage is unseen, they are only
doing visual checks nothing more... In the end there is nothing to assure you that your «rented»
car seat will be in any better condition then one you brought with you or that it wasn't in an unreported «accident» from the previous renters or mishandled by the previous renters... If
safety is you end goal, renting a
car seat at your destination is not inline with that goal...
CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) and EASA (European Aviation
Safety Agency) all recommend
car seats on planes, but
do not have this level of governance over their airlines — they defer to the individual airlines» policies.
Safety tip: In order to work properly in a crash,
car seat straps must be snug — so make sure your baby isn't wearing clothing that's too bulky in the
car seat, and don't put blankets between your baby and the straps.
I am pregnant with my second child, what is the best combination of
seats and where
do you put them in the
car for maximum
safety?
All the features of this Britax
car seat remind the fact that this producer cares about the
safety and comfort of your child almost as much as you
do.
Do your research to determine the top
safety rated
car seats.
One of the most important things you should
do when buying a new
car seat is to ensure it meets standard
safety tests and the likes.
This
car seat is a good option for budget - conscious parents who at the same time,
do not want to sacrifice the
safety of their loved ones.
On the
safety front, we didn't take
car seats, and found (from our experiences in taxis without the kids) that the taxi drivers seemed to drive much more carefully when we had the kids in the back with us.
Age has nothing to
do with
safety when it comes to
car seats.
Car seat safety is one of the most important things you have to think about when getting into your car with your child, but sadly even with all of the information presented by studies, many parents still don't abide by standard regulatio
Car seat safety is one of the most important things you have to think about when getting into your
car with your child, but sadly even with all of the information presented by studies, many parents still don't abide by standard regulatio
car with your child, but sadly even with all of the information presented by studies, many parents still don't abide by standard regulations.
When you're traveling with infants, be sure to have a
car seat that meets all the proper
safety regulations, and don't forget to bring along your favorite nursing pillow for stops along the way.
UPPAbaby recently proved this can be
done through their Mesa Henry infant
seat, the first ever
car seat manufactured without added flame retardants that still meet fire
safety standards.
When your child
does become too big for the
car seat, then you must buy a booster
seat for him / her because even though he / she has outgrown the
car seat, he / she is still too small to properly fit into the
safety belts of the
car.
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Did you know your child's
car seat can also go through
safety checkups?
Parents who have compared the
Safety 1st Onboard 35 Air with other high - rated infant
car seats say it works just great with their babies but they found it a little difficult to handle for its length and the sun canopy doesn't have wire and tends to collapse.
Don't forget that US is 30 years behind in
car seat safety.
The reason given is that child
safety car seats do not fit into all aeroplane
seats and that they may in most case only be fastened with a lap belt.
Remember that your child's
safety is always the most important thing to consider, whether you are on a long trip or just driving home from the store and your child's
car seat doesn't provide full protection unless you use it correctly.
So, though they don't offer many accessories with this model too, you can pick this
car seat if the
safety of your baby is the main priority for you.
While the majority of parents
do use
car seats, there are still a great many who are confused about the child
safety seat regulations and what they really mean.
Overhead shield
car seats, which feature a horizontal bar or a tray that comes down to rest in front of the baby, meet the minimum federal
safety standards, but in crashes, they
do not protect babies as well as a 5 - point harness.
While this may be a good solution for older kids, they definitely
do not replace the need for a
car safety seat.
Toys and accessories (like head supports and covers for infant
car seats) may promise extra comfort, but if they
did not come with the
car seat they pose other risks, and could interfere with
safety restraints working properly.
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Plus, I went to the website to look for a
safety inspection station for
car seats, and the CHP office listed for my area only
does checks once every several weeks on Saturday with no appointments (first come - first served).
It's surprising then that up to 14 % of kids ride unrestrained; and maybe even more surprising that many parents who
do put their children in
car safety seats are installing the
safety seats improperly.
No one with a priority on
car seat safety would
do such a thing
Securing your baby
does not end after buying child
car safety seats.
It's very odd you don't realize that for example US beeing very far behind regarding
car seat safety.
One needs no council or governing body to see how countries are
doing regarding
car seat safety.
This
car seat does not forget about
safety either.
The rubber mat
does not affect the
safety features of the
car seat, but it
does protect the actual
car from messes.
And our superior SafeCell Impact Protection... Because we don't settle for «safe enough» our team of experts worked to create an integrated system of
safety components that protect well beyond the federal
safety standards for
car seats.
Learning
car seat safety is so important, and I think some people don't realize a lot of these mistakes.
This is a company that is so dedicated to
safety that sometimes they
do research that doesn't even have to be
done — they are pushing companies to think longer and deeper about the products that they are putting out onto the market, which means that every other
car seat brand is getting better because of the work they are
doing.
Remember, a low price doesn't mean the
safety of the
car seat is less.
The
safety belt is aligned properly where it should on your child's body, so you don't have to worry about your child ejecting out of the
car seat in the event of a
car crash.
And so, in the spirit of not knowing what we don't know, here's a list of things that every new mom wishes she knew about
car seat safety.
Don't let the price scare you away, this
car seat does not skimp on features and
safety.
The
car seat doesn't sacrifice any
safety features either.
Still,
car seat safety can change from one model to the next, so you
do have to pay attention to everything.
Not only
does this convertible
car seat deliver when it comes to high
safety ratings, it is super stylish too.
Use the anchors only in the positions listed in your
car owner's manual and
do not put a LATCH - attached
safety seat in the center position unless approved by the
car's maker
I
did not write the book on
car seat safety.
I am not a
car seat technician but I
do know
car seat techs, and have been studying
car seat safety for 3 years.
I didn't mean to cause a fight here, i was just wondering about my baby sleeping in her
car seat because she seems more comfortable in there... it's not about me getting sleep, it's about the
safety and comfort of my baby.
This
car seat if engineered and crash tested to meet or exceed the US standard FMVSS 213, so you don't have to worry about
safety of your child.