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SpeedyBaby > Buying Guides & Tips > Car Seats Overview Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Car Seats - Overview
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Car Seats - Overview
Infant
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Infant
  • A snug, safe fit for newborns
    and young babies up to 22 lbs.

  • Extra head and neck support
    and a reclined, rear-facing position

  • Snaps in and out of a stay-in-car
    base so you do not have to wake
    a sleeping baby to run errands




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Convertible
  • Grows with your child,
    with most models starting as
    a rear-facing seat and graduating
    to forward-facing use

  • Comes LATCH-equipped and
    with a tether for extra-secure
    installations in newer-model cars

  • Versatile design means you
    will use it for a while, so it's wort
    investing in the bells and whistles

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Booster
  • For children aged 3 or older
    and weighing at least 40 lbs.

  • A five-point harness keeps
    your child extra-safe in case
    of an accident plus it is
    wiggle-proof

  • Choose from high-back or
    no-back versions; uses your
    vehicle's seat belt to secure
    older children

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Infant

Provides head and neck support for infants up to 20 lbs.,
and an easy way for parents to get Baby from home to car to daily destinations.



What You'll Love
Two-parent families note that infant car seats that work both with and without their snap-in base come in handy when switching cars; they also rave about features that make proper fastening of the harness straps easier, such as loosen/tighten buttons and chest clips that visually reinforce baby-safe positioning.

The Basics
A five-point harness is a must-have, as is a level indicator to confirm proper installation. Since infant car seats snap out of a stay-in-car base, it's easy to carry your baby along with the sturdy handle.

The Extras
Check out comfort-conscious bunting bags for warmth, multiple recline positions, rotating canopies and travel systems that let you snap your car seat directly onto a stroller. An extra base unit makes trading off day-care pickups and drop-offs a cinch.

 

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Convertible

Designed to grow with your child, convertible car seats accommodate a rear-facing newborn then become forward-facing booster seats for children up to 80 lbs.


What You'll Love
Parents who've survived long road trips as well as daily errands with an older baby appreciate wide-and-soft seats that cradle bodies and allow comfortable napping; higher-end convertibles also feature no-twist harnesses, strap holders with easy-close fasteners and other smart design features that make buckling
in a snap.

The Basics
Look for a five-point harness, considered the safest because
it restrains your child at the strongest parts of his or her body.
Other basic features: LATCH systems with a tether for forward-facing installations, easy access to snaps and fasteners, and simple installation to ensure you use your car seat properly.

The Extras
Once your baby is snapped in safe and sound, you can surround him or her with all the luxuries: Stylish upholstery or leather, sippy cupholders, and one-handed reclining for naps on the go.
 

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Booster

Once your baby is a fully mobile toddler age three or older and
weighing at least 40 lbs., he or she is ready for a booster seat.


What You'll Love
Moms and dads with independent-minded youngsters depend
on any feature that encourages cooperation and recommend investing in a comfortable seat with fun extras. Side-impact protection, always a good idea, also offers pillow-like support
for napping kids.

The Basics
Boosters are designed to raise children to a level where your vehicle's lap belt is over the thighs, not the stomach, and the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and shoulder, not
the neck. Until your child is big enough (at least eight years old and 57" tall) use a five-point harness or integrated seat belt positioner to keep your child safe.

The Extras
Adjustable and removable backs give you more options in how your child rides in their booster; ultra-plush and high-design options include large cupholders and snack stashes, adjustable armrests, and built-in activity lights for reading or video games.
 

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