The Right Car Seat

One of the most important and reliable purchases one can make for a newborn is a car seat. Every parent will be taking the baby out and around town on errands and even trips. It is very important that until your child is old enough to use the car seat belts, he/she must be properly seated and safe while traveling in a vehicle. Everyone is in a rush and preoccupied these days. Unfortunately, that rush and preoccupation takes its toll on the road. You can never be too safe when you?re on the road and traveling with your children.

Shopping for the right car seat could be challenging, or it could simply mean buying something that will function safely and practically until your child is able to use the car safety belts. One might be surprised by both the affordability and expense of some car seats. Spending more doesn?t necessarily mean that your child will be extra safe. Some car seats like some strollers come with more features than are necessary for the safety of your child. One amenity that you are likely to buy is a car seat cover. Most car seat covers are sold separately and come in a variety of designs, colors, and materials. Some are meant only for infants and made of softer more cushiony material. Plan on spending at least forty dollars on a car seat cover and one hundred dollars (typically sale price) on the seat itself. On average, many car seats start around one hundred fifty dollars. Some car seat covers can cost as much as the car seat.

Safety and reliability can go hand in hand if you can?t help but be really practical. Cosco has a convertible car seat, Touriva, selling very reasonably for seventy dollars and may be exactly what you need for your vehicle. Currently, brand names such as Britax, Eddie Bauer, Graco, Evenflo and Safety First are at the top of the line. Obviously, you don?t want something that is a hassle for you every time you take your child out and put him back into the car seat. Easier may not mean safer. Typically, a convertible car seat (one that is appropriate for both infants and toddlers one year or older) may feature a five-point harness, overhead shield, or a t-shield. One has to carefully consider a variety of models, all safety features and reliability of the product once your child is in the seat and you?re ready to take him out onto the highway.

Right now one of the most popular brands of car seats is the Britax car seat. Currently, online at babyage.com you can choose from a variety of Britax car seats as well as other popular models. The most recent Britax Decathalon Convertible Car Seat is in high demand. Britax car seats tend to be expensive, but they are not lacking in car safety and durability. They come with most anything or everything you would expect to need at each stage of your child?s development. Anything you no longer need can be removed and stored away. Most of the amenities that I?ve seen with Britax car seats are meant to further the safety of your child. I?ve not seen anything hazardous. You must be the judge of what your child needs while traveling in a vehicle.

If you find a car seat temporarily unavailable or at a closeout because of demand, don?t rule out other options like Eddie Bauer?s Alpha Omega Deluxe, Evenflo?s Triumph Comfort Touch, Graco?s Snugride, or Safety First?s Intera 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat model. There are a number of reliable car seats. And, most popular name brands offer more than one choice of car seats. Think of shopping for a car seat like you would shop for a car. The one you choose will depend upon the safety features, practicality, and how it suits your child personally.

Today, car seats come with lower anchors and tethers unlike their older models, which fastened by using the safety belts. If you?re confused about how to go about buying the right car seat, you can check safety guidelines on the American Academy of Pediatrics website at www.aap.org. After reading the guidelines you should have a better knowledge of car seats and what to purchase for your child.

About the Author

LynnMarie is On-Line Editor for Babyage.com which is one of the top online retailers of Car Seats with a wide variety of Car Seat Accessories for you to choose from.