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Choosing Between an Infant and a Convertible Newborn Car Seat

A newborn car seat (new content from Kingranks) is also referred to as an infant safety seat or a baby car seat, is a way to protect babies from injury and death in car accidents. The harness distributes the restraint force to the body and head of the child instead of the spinal cord or neck.

They are available in rear-facing as well as convertible versions, as well as with an array of weight and height limits. These seats are also a part of a travel set that snaps into a stroller base.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing infant car seats provide unmatched protection in crashes for infants. They are designed to cradle and support children, securing their neck, head and spine. They also help to reduce injuries by keeping the impact of an accident from striking your child. This is because the child's body doesn't collide with the car seat or the front seat. Instead, it's a soft, cushioned area within their car seat.

Parents should ensure that their child is rear-facing until they reach maximum height or weight limit of the car seat, as per the AAP and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Around the age of one, most children will outgrow their infant car seat and be moved to a convertible seat that can be oriented forward. Many parents will put their child in the rear seat until they turn two.

There are two main types of rear-facing car seats: infant-only seats and convertible car seats. Both are equally secure however, each has its own features. For example, infant-only seats are smaller, lighter, and have an easy release base that is able to be removed from the car and reattached to the base of a stroller. Convertible car seats are larger and heavier, but they do not come with an integrated stroller base.

Regardless of which type of seat you choose, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and to always place the seat in the back seat of your vehicle. It is also recommended that you put tightly rolled washcloths or blankets between the crotch straps and your baby to ensure there is no slack in the harness. Also, ensure that the lower anchors are attached to the lower attachment points of the lower anchor bars of your vehicle and that the car seat is properly installed and buckled.

Research suggests that babies who sit in the rear of the car are less likely to be injured in an accident. Car seats with rear-facing infants also experience a lesser impact when they strike the front of the car, as opposed to the rear of the car seat, which could result in serious injuries.

Forward-facing

The majority of parents have given a lot of attention to their baby's car seat. It was a key item on the baby registry, and was the method you used to get your little one home from the hospital. Now that your child is older, you may be thinking about turning the car seat facing forward. However, it's important to keep in mind that children aren't yet ready until they reach the height and weight limits set by the manufacturer of their car seat.

Rear-facing is recommended until your baby weighs at least 20 pounds and is at the age of one year. Children under one year old don't have the neck muscles needed to resist whiplash resulting from being thrown in an accident. Moreover, they are at greater risk of spinal injuries in head-on accidents.

You can buy a convertible car seat for newborn seat or an all-in one seat that lets you keep the child rear-facing up until the child reaches the weight and height limit of the seat. These are typically bucket-style infant seats that have the base that you can install in your vehicle. They can also be removed from the base and attached to strollers in order to form travel systems. However, they typically have smaller weight and height limits than the standard convertible car seats.

You can also purchase an extra booster. They are typically equipped with a harness for young children and can be converted to a belt-positioning seat once your child is ready. The primary benefit of this type of car seat is that it will remain in your vehicle through the childhood years making it easy to transport your child from one place to another.

No matter what car seat you select make sure you read the instructions and follow the instructions for installation. Contact a certified car safety technician to ensure that your child's car seat has been installed and is used in a safe manner. It is common for parents to abuse car seats, and even the most well-intentioned parents may cause harm to their children. It is best to study the instructions on the car seat and follow the advice of a CPST.

Convertible

Many parents choose to purchase convertible car seats for newborns because they can expand with your child which allows them to travel in a safe manner from infanthood to toddlerhood. These seats are cheaper than car seats for infants and have an extended lifespan. It is essential to select a model that fits your car and is easy to install. Also, make sure to keep your baby safe by securing them in a proper manner each time.

Snug straps stop the head from shifting to a risky chin-to-chest stance that could result in asphyxiation or strangulation. Many infant car seats come with unbuckled or loose straps. This is a serious security issue. Straps that aren't buckled can cause a dangling neck which has been the cause of numerous accidents. The crotch buckle can also pose a risk if it is not tight enough to pass the pinch test. This test determines whether the crotch buckle is secure enough to stop the legs of a newborn baby from slouching in the seat which could cause them to be cut or trapped.

Some convertible car seats for newborns include torso heights that are adjustable, which allows you to adjust the height limit based on your child's development. The minimum torso height should be the same as the height of your infant car seat rear facing's shoulders or one inch lower. Some models include an infant insert that can help bring your child up to the appropriate height for the seat.

The best car seats infant convertible newborn car seat should have a snug fit, comfortable padding, and a small base to allow you to install it in your vehicle. It should also have a snug, tight harness that is able to pass the pinch test, and an incredibly small, tightly-rolled blanket or towel in the event there is an accident. It should also come with a tether strap that attaches to the anchor points on your vehicle that can help reduce the risk of collision injuries by cutting down the impact force on your baby. Additionally it should include a travel system, which includes a car seat that pairs with a stroller and an handle that you can use to carry the infant from the car to the stroller.

Safety features

Parents have a lot to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat for their infants. Car seats are an essential purchase for new families because their proper use reduces the risk that a child will suffer a fatal motor vehicle injury by 71 percent. The choice between an infant car seat and a convertible seat is based on a few key factors that include safety features that are compatible with your car, and ease of use.

Infant car seats are designed with a newborn's fragile physiology in mind. They usually come with a base that stays in the vehicle, and an infant carrier that snaps into place, making it easy to transfer your baby from car to stroller, and then back without causing any disturbance to them. They come with a crotch as well as a harness that are built-in to keep your child secure.

Some infant cars also come with side impact protection, which distributes crash force away from the newborn's head and neck. Metal, plastic and foam absorb energy and protect the baby's face from direct contact with the frame of a vehicle or any other object involved in a collision. Some come with a special pod that extends beyond the door to protect the head of the child.

Another safety feature that's becoming more prevalent in car seats for newborns is a chest clip that keeps the harness straps flat across your newborn's chest. This stops the straps from pinching or bending at the shoulders, which could place your baby at a higher risk of injury. If you opt for a seat with this feature, ensure that the chest clip is at armpit height. Also, you should avoid dressing your baby in bulky clothes that could interfere with the fit of the harness.

Verify that the car seat is set up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions regardless of the type you select. Check for the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system, which consists of connectors that clip into a car's lower anchor points and the tether strap, which is attached to the top of the seat. It then connects to an anchor inside your vehicle. If your vehicle doesn't have LATCH, you can still use a seat belt to secure your car seat.