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Buying Car Seats
There are different types of car seats dependent upon the age and weight of your child.

Car Seat Basics
There are four basic kinds of car seats: infant only/carrier, convertible, forward facing and boosters.

Infant Only Car Seats
These car seats are smaller and usually offer the best fit for newborns. They are rear facing and usually hold up to 20 lbs., though some will go a little beyond that. Many are now sold with added features such as bases and the ability to attach to shopping carts, strollers, etc. The harness is usually either a three or five point restraint.

Convertible Car Seats
These are designed to be for both newborns and forward facing infants, sometimes through the toddler years. This seat has the ability to be rear facing for smaller infants, and to convert to a forward facing seat once the child weighs more. Harnesses can be a three/five point restraint, a shield, or an over-the-head shield.

Forward Facing Car Seats
These seats are strictly forward facing and for infants over 20 lbs and over one year old. These cannot be used for newborns or infants under 20 lbs.. Harnesses can be a three/five point restraint, a shield, or an over-the-head shield.

Boosters
These are generally for children over 30-40 lbs., depending on the manufacturer. Harness can be anything from the regular seat belt to a lap shield or a harness system.


Shopping for a Car Seat
The AAP states that there is no one best car seat, and they stress that new seats are continually being tested. One other point to remember is that more expensive does not always mean added safety.


Installing the Car Seat
When installing the car seat read the instructions! It may look simple, but it can be quite confusing. Car seats, or children for that matter, do not belong in the front seat ~ particularly if there are air bags. They can kill your children, even if buckled in the car seat correctly. Check with your owner's handbook if you're unsure if your car has air bags.

Note: the photos on the box that your car seat came in may not always show the proper way to install it.

Experts say that most parents install their child's car seats incorrectly. If you'd like to know for sure if you've done it right, call the SeatCheck hotline for the inspection location nearest you: 1-866-SEAT-CHECK.

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