What to know before buying an infant, convertible or booster car seat
Purchasing the right car seat involves striking a balance between your kid, your car and your lifestyle. Depending on your child?s weight and height, your options are infant (or ?bucket? seat), convertible and booster. (We?ll talk about all-in-ones, too.)
All car seats legally sold in Canada will have the National Safety Mark sticker, which means they?ve been tested and deemed safe. The ?safest? car seat for your child is one that is compatible with your vehicle and has been correctly installed.
Infant (or bucket) car seats
Infant car seats are designed for preemies and babies weighing at least two kilograms (four pounds) and can be used until they reach the seat?s weight or height limits?usually 14 to 16 kilograms (30 to 35 pounds)?or if your baby?s head sits 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of the car seat. Infant car seats are only installed rear-facing, which is the safest position for protecting your baby?s head, neck and back in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
Opt for a seat with an easy-to-read recline level indicator?there are a variety of types available, ranging from a simple sticker to a bubble. This will help you to adjust your baby?s car seat to an optimal angle, so their chin stays off their chest, allowing for unobstructed breathing.
No one plans to have a small baby, but the car seat you choose should have features to accommodate one just in case. Look for a seat with a harness that includes a low setting, to create minimal distance between the harness ...
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