Finding the perfect car seat for your child takes time. Be patient, research what important features are, find the seat that is made for your child's age and weight. Here are a few tips to take along with you!
Try out your seat!
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First, absolutely go to the store and try it out! Many baby stores and more general stores have car seat displays out so that you can go and try out a seat before you own it. Well, many of us who are buying car seats don't have children yet, so we don't know what to look for. I think it's best to try them out, then to look online to get the best deals!
Get a seat with detachable base!
First, make sure the seat you are picking (at least for an infant) is the type that has a base that remains in the car always, and a carrier that snaps into the base. I can't tell you how convenient it is to bring a sleeping baby into the house from the car, without disturbing them to take them out of the car seat. When it's cold outside, putting your child in the seat before you go outside means not having to mess with straps while you and your child are freezing. Most new infant car seat models have this feature, and I consider it indispensible.
Make sure it's easy to live with!
Next, test the durability of the seat. You are going to be putting this thing in your car, pulling it out, walking into stores with it, etc. Make sure it can withstand daily bumps and bruises of modern living. Also, check the straps on the seat. Are they easy to adjust? How do they adjust? Some car seats only adjust on the back, inaccessible when the seat is in the base. Instead, go for a seat that has straps that are adjustable on the front of the seat.
These are my top three suggestions to picking a seat. Regardless of what you consider your top three must haves, always shop around for the best price. You may be surprised at what kind of deals there are online compared to stores.
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