Which child safety seat is the safest?
There are several variables that will affect the outcome to this answer but here are some guidelines you can use.
Car seats for children come in three different styles. The three configurations are rear-facing, forward-facing and convertible all are safe products, simply different applications. A good example of a convertable car seat is the Britax Boulevard.
The rear-facing seat is best for infants that weight less then 20 pounds and 1 year old. Now, if your infant weights 20 pounds before his/her birthday they should remain in the rear-facing car seat until at least 1 year old. A good rule of thumb is to use the seat up to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Rear-facing seats must not be used in the front seat of a car with air an air bag on the passenger side.
Once a child has out grown their rear-facing car seat it is time to transition or convert to the forward facing style. When looking at forward-facing safety seats, the best choice is one that will accommodate your child as long as possible without having to buy another car seat.
A wonderful example of a safe yet comfortable seat for you child is the Britax Companion car seat.
Will it Fit in Your Vehicle
Not all children’s car seat can be correctly installed in every seating location of every vehicles. It is important that you read all the instructions about your new car seat. Most of the time , a properly installed child safety seat will not move more than one inch side to side or forward.
Will you use it consistently and correctly?
Each car seat that you look at will have different features and design. It is important to choose one that you and your child are happy with, and one that you will correctly install and adjust for every ride.
The safest child safety seat is the one that fits in your automobile , is the correct size for your child and is used properly each time. All safety seats manufactured in the United States have to meet with the same strict safety standards. Not all car seats are the same size, the Britax Companion infant seat is quite bulky and may not fit in all automobiles.
You Should Avoid Used Child Safety Seats
A child safety seat that has been in a crash may have been damaged structurally that is not easily visible. You need to replace your child’s safety seat if it was in a crash. Auto insurance may cover the price of a new child safety seat for your child.
It is best to use a new car seat. That is the only way you can know for sure that you have a safe seat.Should you know someone that is willing to sell you a used car seat , it is important to request a full history of the seat from the previous owner(s). Other important questions are: Has the seat been involved in a crash? Has a recall been issued for the seat? Is the seat too old (more than 6 years)? Does the seat have all the necessary parts?
You can use these guidelines to help ensure that you aquire the safest seat possible fory you child.
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