| While it used to be enough just have any kind | | | | of head protection you will find on the |
| of baby car seat, there now are specific | | | | market today is a layer of EPS foam or |
| features that every car seat should have. | | | | something similar. |
| After all, the most important thing in many | | | | |
| people's lives is their baby. So why not | | | | You will see that most car seats have a metal |
| keep them as safe as possible? | | | | locking clip on them. The reason for this is |
| | | | to ensure that the seatbelt holding the seat |
| When shopping for a baby car seat, you will | | | | in place does not loosen during the car ride. |
| find hundreds of thousands of models and | | | | The problem is that many parents do not know |
| brands to choose from. It can be complicated | | | | how to properly use this clip. If you can |
| and almost discouraging shopping for one | | | | find a car seat with a built-in locking clip, |
| without knowing what to look for. Luckily, | | | | it is much easier to use and will provide a |
| there are some specific features that can | | | | tight grip keeping your child safe. |
| help you make the right decision. | | | | |
| | | | Speaking of clips, a two-piece chest clip is |
| The first feature to look for is a 5-point | | | | much safer than a one-piece clip that is |
| harness. Within the market you will find two | | | | found on most generic baby car seats. A |
| different kinds of seats, a 3-point harness | | | | two-piece will help minimize the possibility |
| and a 5-point harness. A 5-point harness is | | | | of ejection during a crash when it is used |
| an upgrade and will secure your baby a little | | | | properly. Having a two-piece clip also makes |
| better than the 3-point harness. Not only | | | | it harder for the baby to reach their chest, |
| will it secure your baby better, but it will | | | | thus eliminating the chance of them loosening |
| provide more of a protection against | | | | it. |
| ejection. | | | | |
| | | | The last thing you will want to look at prior |
| The next feature that is a must is some kind | | | | to purchasing your car seat is what kind of |
| of head protection. All baby car seats | | | | seatbelt system your car has. Some car seats |
| should have some kind of head protection | | | | have several different seatbelt installation |
| today, but the amount of protection provided | | | | options while others have just what your car |
| depends on the seat. Increased impact will | | | | has to offer. Therefore, know what system |
| help provide extra safety when it comes to | | | | your car has so that you can look for a car |
| side-impact crashes. One of the better kinds | | | | seat that is compatible with that system. |