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