Monday, May 14, 2012

Things to Consider When Buying A Baby Car Seat

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Many parents reach a stage in time when they ask themselves which car seats would be ideal for their children. These are not easy questions to answer considering the different needs of different people. What they need to know is that the best baby seat is one that suits their vehicle, their budget and their baby. This article looks at some of the important considerations to keep in mind before you set off to buy a baby car seat.

The first consideration must be the height, weight and even weight of your baby. During infancy when the baby is below ten kilograms, the seat should be small enough to hold his body size such that his head should be at least one inch from the top of the seat. It should also be remembered that at this age, the baby car seat should be installed to face the rear. Bigger babies on the other hand require the seat to face the front so that they can sit comfortably.

You must also look at the installation manual. The ideal seat must have a manual that is easy to follow and one that comes in languages you can understand. If the seat requires you to havea master’s degree in engineering sciences to strap it on, you need to give it a wide berth. Again check whether you can strap the baby into the harness easily. You need to know that extremely complicated seats may appear as if they are the safest for your baby, but they are not; go for simplicity.

Another key consideration would be whether the preferred seat will fit into your car. The market is flooded with many types of cars that come with all kinds of seat arrangement. Again you may have more than one type of car at home and you may need to alternate when driving with your baby. Look for that seat that can fit into your car tightly and at the proper angles. For the parents with more than one model of car, it would be necessary to readjust their seating to ensure that baby will never be left behind.

Get a seat that has safety harnesses. These are the tethers to hold the baby down as you drive. These harnesses are supposed to be strong yet smooth as not to hurt the baby.There must be a strap for each thigh and one that passes between the legs. Check the clips to ensure that they are strong enough to sustain the fidgetiness of kids.

Kids and messes are two things that cannot be separated. Therefore the ideal car seat must be made of a material that is easy to clean. Instead of being made of a fabric sewn onto it, it would be better if the seat cover was detachable for ease of cleaning. At the same time, you must check its comfort levels. Look for those that are well cushioned to provide maximum comfort.

Head over to Baby Bella to find a full range of car seats from a wide range of manufacturers at the most amazing rates and an offering of great deals.

Author: Todd Johnson
Email: Todd@australianwebsitedevelopment.com.au
Mobile: 0449 041 815


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