Choosing a Portable Car Seat
Whenever purchasing a portable car seat for your infant or toddler you must put a lot of thought into it. After all it is precious cargo you are transporting. There are several different types and models of car seats but don’t let this discourage you. As long as you do your research picking the right portable car seat will be simple.
It is also important to note that you never use a used car seat older than two years or one that has any broken or missing pieces. This could result in serious injury to your child.
Portable Baby Car Seats
All infants less than 20lbs or under one year of age should be in a rear-facing car seat. The infant car seat also doubles as a carrier which is very helpful. I know most parents want to find a portable baby car seat that is attractive but remember when choosing a car seat safety first. Which leads me to a brand new car seat called Air Protect...
Air Protect has a type of built-in air bag just as our vehicles do. Upon severe impact it releases precise amounts of air focusing on the child’s head thus reduces head trauma. Although Air Protect is an exceptional choice there are several other car seats that are extremely safe as well. Experts along with parents have given Graco SnugRide and Baby Trend Flex-Loc excellent reviews for portable infant car seats.
Portable Car Booster Seats
For toddlers a good option is the booster seat. Portable car booster seats are front-facing and very quick easy to install. A booster seat may have built in buckles or a harness or it may just use the seat belt in your car. Depending on the height of the child you can use whatever provides the most comfortable fit.
What is the best choice in booster seats? Air Protect also makes car seats for toddlers. Graco’s CarGo has excellent ratings from the experts as well and only weighs 8.5lbs. Unlike most other forward-facing seats, it also offers a slight recline and side wings to help with napping on the go.
Things to Remember
The most essential thing when choosing the perfect car seat for your little one is checking the status of it’s safety ratings. Just because a car seat is expensive doesn’t mean that is necessarily more safe than a less expensive car seat.
The next thing to remember when purchasing a portable car seat is comfort. Your baby (child) must be comfortable in his/her car seat when traveling or it won’t be enjoyable for anyone. It is also imperative that you find a car seat that is easy to use. If you buy a car seat that is too difficult to use you won’t be happy with your purchase. I suggest trying the car seat out before you buying it or at least read all information on it first.