Choosing the best infant car seat can be one difficult endeavor. This is because there are myriad factors one has to look into just to make sure that the one selected is appropriate and fits comfortably. The first step is to conduct careful research so as to become aware of the characteristics of a seat appropriate for infants. Read baby car seat reviews and seek advice from experts.

There are several useful sites that can assist you to match up your child's statistics with the seat that would suit him or her best. The Car Seat Buying Guide which was written by a group of Child Passenger Safety Technicians is one good place to start you off. Also consider viewing relevant bulletin boards and discussion forums. The Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings, located on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, evaluates four different factors that affect the usability of child safety seats, then boils it all down into an overall "ease of use" rating.

Here are some factors one needs to contemplate when looking for the best infant car seat for your child:

The seat needs to fit the child. You need to have your baby's height and weight written down and carry them when you are out shopping. Before purchasing a car seat, you must also look out for the weight and height limits. Be sure that your little one does not exceed either of the weight or height limits. Although, most seats have about a 20-pound weight limit. If your baby weighs more than you'll need to check other seats which come with a higher weight limit. Height limit is also crucial to make sure that the baby sits properly positioned. Lower height limits may cause discomfort for the baby, and may be unsafe.

Once you have matched up your child's height and weight to a suitable seat, find out how difficult it is to install it. An appropriate infant's seat should be one that is easy to install and use. You should be able to safely buckle your child to the seat at any time. It is an added bonus if the seat has quality features like no-twist harness straps or front harness adjustments. These features make the child safety seat even easier to use and they will not require much attention when using them.

Further still, a good infant seat should fit your car. One should therefore determine whether the baby seat you would like to buy for your infant would fit in your car. To start you off, you might consider visiting the Car Seat Compatibility Database. Here you will get guidance on the seats that are likely to fit well in your car and those that will not. You will also get data regarding seating positions and problems they could pose when installing or using the infant seat.

You should be aware that an expensive baby seat does not necessarily mean that it is the most compatible for your child, especially if its installation process and use is complicated. Cheap car seats, though, would typically miss extra features that are necessary to make the car seat convenient to use.

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