Choosing the safest car seat for your child will be one of the most important decisions you'll make during your lifetime. Ease of use, durability and car seat crash test ratings should all factor into your decision making process.
Infant car seats, toddler car seats, convertible car seats and child booster seats are manufactured by over twenty companies. The most popular of these companies are Britax, Peg Perego, Graco, Evenflo, BabyTrend, Safety 1st, Chicco, Compass and Cosco. Child car seat prices range from $50 to over $300 depending on the manufacturer and feature set. Keep in mind that expensive doesn't always mean better. Some of the cheaper seats perform just as well as the top models.
Let's take a look at a few of the standard features found in child car seats: …show more content…
If the car seat you are considering does not have a 5 point safety harness, I advise you to look elsewhere.
2) EPS Energy Absorbing Liner - Without question, the most important feature a child car seat can have. Almost all new car seats come with this type of liner. Upon impact, the foam linear absorbs and distributes the energy which decreases the likelihood of seat failure. Please make sure the seat you are considering has this type of liner.
3) LATCH System - LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. It's an easy and safe seat anchoring system that is built into all new
Infant car seats, toddler car seats, convertible car seats and child booster seats are manufactured by over twenty companies. The most popular of these companies are Britax, Peg Perego, Graco, Evenflo, BabyTrend, Safety 1st, Chicco, Compass and Cosco. Child car seat prices range from $50 to over $300 depending on the manufacturer and feature set. Keep in mind that expensive doesn't always mean better. Some of the cheaper seats perform just as well as the top models.
Let's take a look at a few of the standard features found in child car seats: …show more content…
If the car seat you are considering does not have a 5 point safety harness, I advise you to look elsewhere.
2) EPS Energy Absorbing Liner - Without question, the most important feature a child car seat can have. Almost all new car seats come with this type of liner. Upon impact, the foam linear absorbs and distributes the energy which decreases the likelihood of seat failure. Please make sure the seat you are considering has this type of liner.
3) LATCH System - LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. It's an easy and safe seat anchoring system that is built into all new