Some very basic safety issues have to be addressed when it comes to baby car seats for the car. One of them is that it needs to be able to connect with the seat belt, and hold the seat securely in place. It should have the integrated LATCH system, or Lower Anchor and Tether for Children. This securely fastens the car seat to the regular seat, along with the regular safety belt, and holds the seat in during normal driving situations.
Another good safety feature in your next car seat should also be the Versa Tether Energy Absorbing system. This helps keep your child's car seat securely in place in case you have to make a sudden stop. A perfect example would be Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat. This prevents the seat from moving unexpectedly forward by up to six inches. This is also an integrated part of the LATCH system.
EPS foam is the same kind of foam that goes into bicycle helmets and is a great addition to baby car seats. In the event of an accident, this foam is designed to divert the forces of a crash away from your baby. It also puts an extra barrier between them and hard surfaces. Then there is the HUGS harness, which is used to prevent any kind of movement, such as if you are involved in a side car crash, or even hit from behind.
Even though all of these safety features are important, it's the safety harness that provides a secure fit for your child. During your research we recommend finding an option that offers a 5pt. system. It should offer a form fitting safety harness that allows an extremely small range of motion. Refer to Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat to get an idea. It will also latch down to the seat, but will out of reach from wandering hands.
Comfort for your baby is also something to consider, so the car seat should have plenty of cushioning such as the Graco 3-in-1 Car Seat. We recommend finding something that can be detached in case it gets dirty. Therefore it should be allowed to be placed in the washer for a proper cleaning. During this time we recommend wiping down the body of the seat and using anti-bacterial wipes to get rid of any germs. A good choice is the 3-in-1 seats. They can change from rear-facing to front-facing, and basically complement your child as he or she grows. Eventually you can transform your baby car seat into a booster seat and still get the same support in the process.
While your budget may not allow you to spend hundreds of dollars on a car seat, that doesn't mean you should buy some cheap seat, or buy from a second hand store. Buying used seats, is not a good idea, because they have had a lot of use, and may not have the same structural integrity as a new seat. It is important to know that a good quality seat is going to range from one to two hundred dollars.
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