Toddler Car Seat
Most parents use a toddler car seat when traveling with their child. However most of the parents use their toddler car seats improperly by using a toddler car seat that is not meant for the child of that age. So when buying a toddler car seat, make sure it fits the child and faces the proper direction.
Some parents buy toddler car seats having loose harness straps or wrongly placed harness straps or harness chest clips found in the incorrect position. If the toddler car seat is the right size for the child, the parent makes the mistake of placing it in front side of the airbag and sometimes do not lock the seat belt in right way.
When buying a toddler car seat, make sure it is the correct seat for their age. If Baby age is under one year having weight not as much of as twenty pounds have to be seated in a rear facing toddler car seat. Though some babies may reach twenty pounds before becoming a year old, make sure that they remain rear facing till the first birthday. It is only when the baby is one year in age, and weight twenty pounds can they sit in a frontward facing toddler car seat and remain there till they reach forty pounds.
Once the toddler reaches above forty pounds in such case it is necessary for them to be in a belt booster seat till they reach eight years. It is preferable to seat children of twelve and younger to sit in back when possible. When seating the child in the toddler car seat, it is important to check that the child is secure in the seat before driving.
Be sure that the chest clip lays diagonally the chest and is in armpit level and not belly level. The harness strap of the toddler car seat has to be comfortable and straight and not loose or twisted. If using rear facing harness straps, make sure that it is at the child’s shoulder level, or lower. The seat angle has to be 45 degrees and never seat the toddler car seat in front of the airbag.
Remember to avoid toddler car seats that were caught up in a crash, are of minimum four years old and have been recalled. Though these may be available at lower rates, it is not worth possible harm and loss in the child through an accident. The toddler car seat that you buy should not have any missing parts in it and should be devoid of cracks. Buy a toddler car seat that has instructions and a label indicating the model number along with manufacture date of the toddler car seat. And don’t forget to read the instructions of the toddler car seat, before attempting to install it to the car.
The best places to look for the perfect toddler car seat for your family will be a car accessory shop, a departmental store or through the internet. Look through the variety of toddler car seats available, and choose the right toddler car seat keeping these points in mind.