Baby Car Seat

These seats are attached to the car seat via straps and are not designed to be very portable. Usually, there is a semi-permanent base that you need to attach to the actual seat, and the baby car seat fixes onto that. This could allow for the use of the same seat in different vehicles if need be, by using an additional base.

They are meant to act as a restraint for a child while in the vehicle and cannot be used to carry the child in them by hand. However, they can be used for a long time (from about 6 months to 8 years depending on the type).

When purchasing it is important to consider the age of your infant as well as the required restraint for that size.

Car seats typically come as these types;

  • Forward-facing
  • Rear Facing
  • Convertible
  • Booster seats

Forward Facing

These seats aren’t suitable for children up to 6 months or with similar sizes. Depending on the region’s laws, they may not be allowed for newborns of at least 6 months of age. But they can be used for up to 7-8 years and are built to last around the same period.

Rear Facing

Generally safer and recommended these seats are essentially backward facing car seats. In the unfortunate event of a crash, the force will be more evenly distributed better avoiding strain on the still-developing neck of infants. They are usable up to the specifications listed by the maker of the baby seat and the car manufacture.

Convertibles

With the best of both worlds, these seats can be switched accordingly. But the maximum allowed for the rear-facing option might be less than a rear-only facing seat. They are also sometimes larger than the aforementioned types so you’d need to check if it would fit in the vehicle. Some can be used as a baby car seat and pram combo.

Booster Seats

Usually, they can be just the lower part of the seat the elevates the child so that they can safely use the normal seatbelt. That is so that it goes over their chest and not across the neck or face.

Features

Car seats come with adjustable harnesses which allows for prolonged use as the child grows.

Tips on Purchasing

One thing you may need to consider is that accessories are available with certain models which might end up more costly in the big picture. Let’s look at the plus and minus points of a car seat;

Pluses;

  • Usable for over a long period and is thus economical
  • Is usually made to last and is thus quite durable
  • Provides a safer journey for the child

Minuses;

  • Not portable so can only be used as a seat and can be paired with a pram
  • It doesn’t reduce the overall number of things you need to take with you
  • If the child is sleeping, they may get disturbed when picking them up to move them
  • They aren’t suitable for very young children, like newborns under 6 months

3 in 1 Combination travel systems

Even if you were to choose either a capsule or a baby seat, a pram or pram with a car capsule would be another needed item in your inventory. But what if you could have all three in one package? That is what a combination travel system offers.

With the ability to serve as a pram to take your child on foot, or by carrying them, and then go where travel to where you want to, using the car seat function. These systems although convenient come at a costly price. Nevertheless, it might save you from spending additional money on separate systems.

General Tips for Either Option

Along with the previous specific tips, these general ones can also be followed;

  • Safety or Regulations seal -This can differ according to where you are but it’s best to check if it is approved by any important agency or institution and whether the product was recalled with any defects.
  • Size- Both the size of the baby, as well as your own car, should be noted when choosing. It would be a hassle in case the straps or harness don’t fit properly. And most importantly the child should be able to comfortably travel in it.
  • Adjustable backrest- This is more focused on prams and capsules. I function to let the baby rest on a flat surface would be the most beneficial and healthy for them.
  • Ease of access- It should be fairly simple or quick (depending on whether it’s a baby capsule, pram, or baby car seat) to attach, remove and use.
  • Room for storage- It’s never a bad idea to bring along more of the babies’ items with you so plenty of storage would be a good thing to look out for.
  • Maintenance- It should be easy to wipe off stains and clean as there is a good chance it could get messy.

All in all, it depends on the parents’ lifestyle and the purchasing ability available to them. Plus, each baby and child will have their own needs that need to be taken into account. So, it’s best not only to look at the traveling system itself but also at the needs of the family that will be using it.

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