Infant Car Seats
Finding the best car seats for your child:
To escape
injury in an accident, you will need to pick a seat suitable for
the child's age and weight. They come in three main categories:
infant, infant & toddler convertible and booster seats.
Statistics show that most seats are installed incorrectly. Once
you have purchased a seat make sure to follow the directions for
proper installation.
Infant Car Seats:
A child under a year old needs to
be secured in a rear facing seat. The disadvantage to buying an
infant seat is that you will have to buy a convertible seat
after your child reaches 20 pounds. An infant seat will cost
between $60 and $150. If you are willing to spend more, there
are plenty of extra options to choose from. Better quality
material and cushioning, infant head inserts and boots, more
recline positions and easier installation.
Infant & Toddler Convertible Car Seats:
These are
larger than infant seats and will last through your child's
toddler years. They are designed to be used until your child
reaches 40 pounds. On disadvantage is that these seats are
difficult to remove from the automobile. These seats are for
newborn through about age 4. Your basic seat costs around $80.
For more options such as leather or better quality fabric, belt
adjustment and/or a cup holder, they run as high as $300. Click
here for Toddler Car Seats
Booster Seats:
Booster seats are for children 3 years
and up and who weigh at least 40 pounds. They are used with a
lap and shoulder belt. Cost is between $60 to around $200.