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Selasa, 17 Mei 2011

Choose Best Seat for Your Kids.

Deciding upon the perfect convertible car seat is a challenge for all parents, especially those who have been using an infant car carrier seat for their baby. Once your infant is over 20 lbs. she will be too big to use the infant types of car seats, even if she is still under one year of age. Once she is over twelve months of age, she must be moved out of the infant seat to a larger seat.
Convertible car seats are gaining in popularity since they offer so much versatility. They can be used rear facing for infants and toddlers, and then they can be turned around to face the front when your child is older. This eliminates the expense and hassle of buying another car seat at each and every stage of development.
There are several factors that you will want to keep in mind when you are searching for that perfect convertible car seat. The choices can seem overwhelming as there are a multitude of brands and models from which you can choose. It is worthwhile to fully understand that all convertible car seats on the market in the US meet or exceed government safety standards. There is no way to determine which car seats are safer or less safe than another, as the seats are all graded by the government as pass or fail. Therefore, keep in mind that you are searching for features and conveniences rather than actual safety mechanisms as you shop for a convertible seat.
Comfort is an important issue, especially if you will be taking long road trips with your child. Nobody wants to sit in a cramped or hard seat for any amount of time, even little babies. Touch the upholstery and press the cushioning down to determine if the actual seat would be comfortable for your child to ride in on a regular basis. Some of the cheaper seats feel particularly hard, while many of the more expensive seats boast luxurious padding.
Convenience is another factor that may play a big part in your selection. How easy is it to install the car seat? Particularly if you will be moving it regularly between different vehicles, you will want to ascertain that you can install it safely on your own without help from others.
The adjustable of the straps is another important concept to keep in mind as you search for the best seat for your child. Some seats have straps which can only be adjusted by uninstalling the entire seat in order to access levers or straps located in the back. Others have straps which can be adjusted without uninstalling and reinstalling the seat, yet must be re-threaded through new slots at each adjustment. The most convenient and user friendly types of straps can be adjusted very easily by squeezing a lever or turning a knob and then pulling or pushing the strap or headrest. Those seats are generally pricier, however if you will be using this for multiple children, then this may be a very worthwhile investment that will save you a lot of time.

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