{"id":3819,"date":"2019-02-27T19:47:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T19:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2021-02-24T21:19:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T21:19:23","slug":"car-seat-safety-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/car-seat-safety-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Seat Safety Guidelines: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Being a parent comes with a number of responsibilities, but perhaps the most stressful of them all is driving with your children or having someone else drive them. This is because you need to make sure that your child\u2019s <\/span>car seat<\/b><\/a> is installed the correct way and that they are buckled in properly each and every time they’re in the car. <\/span><\/p>\n

You may have seen articles and videos that have gone viral showing the importance of car seat safety where a child’s life was saved thanks to a properly installed car seat. It’s a good reminder for parents of the importance to have car seats installed properly in their car. Here are some tips to remember when installing a car seat, but always<\/span>\u00a0refer to the instructions manual for specifics regarding your seat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Different types of car seats<\/h2>\n

There are three popular types of child safety seats available on the market: infant, convertible, and booster. Make sure you’re making the right choice for your child depending on their age, weight, and stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Infant car seat<\/h4>\n

Infant car seats are mostly rear-facing which is perfect for newborn babies. While there are some convertible car seats that are safe to use during the newborn days, many parents prefer infant car seats as they are more convenient to use. Infant car seats have a\u00a0base installed in the car so you can snap the seat in and out. Infant car seats have harnesses and recline in angles specially designed with newborns in mind. <\/span>These seats are available with specific weight and height limits. <\/span>Here are some points to check if you have adjusted the seat correctly if:<\/span><\/p>\n