Car Seat Toddler - What To Look For When Buying One

Tips On Using And Choosing Car Seat For Toddler 

• Toddlers sitting position: Infants should remain in a rear facing car seat until they reach one year of age AND 20 pounds. Till infants reache both of these milestones, they are not developmentally ready to be placed in a forward facing car seat.
• Seat restraints: Look for a toddler car seat with a five-point safety harness - one for each shoulder, one for each thigh, and one between your baby's legs.
• Belt adjustments: Avoid car seats that require you to adjust the buckle from the back of the seat. Buy one which allow you to make adjustments from the front and have raised belt slots for buckling ease.
• Comfort: Your toddler will enjoy a more comfortable ride if you buy a well-padded seat with plenty of head and back support. Just make sure he can move his arms freely.
• Washability: Toddlers and messes go hand in hand. Buy car seats with a machine-washable detachable cover instead of seats with pad covers that can't be taken off!
• Do not move: Car seats should not move more than an inch in any direction. If they move more than that see your car seat's owners manual to determine what can be done about it.