Before You Buy a Car Seat
October 30, 2008
The law currently requires that all babies and toddlers be tied with a suitable child restraint when they are travelling by car. In September 2006, the law was modified to include all children under the age of eleven years. They are must use a car seat or a booster seat anytime the travel. The only exception is when they travel by taxi or in situations that could only be described as emergencies.
What you must know before you buy a car seat
Professional advice
It is necessary that you get car seats fitted by professionals. Most places where car seats are sold have professionals ready to help fix them once they are bought. Before you buy car seats from any store, you must call to find out whether there is a car seat expert available.
Safety reasons demand that you don’t fit a rear facing first stage car seat in the front of a car that has air bags fitted in it. This is risky for the child during accidents.
Compatibility
If you want a travel system make sure you buy one that matches with your car. Not all car seat can fit properly in all cars. After that, you must also match your car seat to your baby’s pushchair. Almost all first stage car seats are designed to work with a push chair.
Your baby’s comfort
The comfort of your baby matters most. Therefore when choosing a car seat, it should be one with a soft thick padding. It should also have deep wings around the head area, a five point harness, straps that are adjustable. Because you will have to wash it, the car seat should have a removable and washable cover.
Avoid risk
It is not good for newborn babies to spend more than an hour in a car seat. This affects their breathing. Take breaks and stop to get him out of the seat for at least ten minutes when travelling on a long journey.
Second hand car seat are not safe. They might have been damaged in an accident and therefore not in compliance with current regulations.
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