We can all agree that you must provide your child with maximum safety while you’re all in a car. Despite this normal way of reasoning, there are many deaths each year caused by lack of safety in the car. To avoid this extremely bad scenario, one should choose and use car safety products. The most common safety product is a car seat for children.
How to Choose a Proper Car Seat
You’ll need to choose a car seat based on your child’s age, weight and size. Definitely try it out in the store before you buy it. Also, you’ll need to check your car safety seat instructions to find the weight and height limits for rear-facing seats. Some types allow up to the weight of at least 35 pounds.
Here are 3 types of car seats which will possibly suit your needs.
Forward–facing seats
These ones are suitable for children who are 2 years or older and who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car safety seat.
Booster seats
Booster seats are good for children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit. Booster seats are designed to raise your child so that the lap and shoulder seat belts fit properly.
Seatbelts
Seat belts are suitable for children who are between ages 8 and 12. The seat belt should fit properly with the lap belt lying across the child’s upper thighs and the shoulder belt across the chest.