Buying the Best Baby Car Seat for a Safe Drive with Your Little One

If you are becoming parents for the first time and have no idea about which infant car seat is the best one, you should remember that the best baby car seats are the one that fits your baby, your car and one that fits into your budget as well. Here is more information on how to choose a car seat for baby that suits you:
 

The Car Seat must fit the Baby  

Car seat sizes can be confusing as many of them conform to European standard requirements. When choosing a car seat, it is essential to keep your baby’s age, height and weight in mind. Your baby’s comfort level should be kept in mind – the child needs to be comfortable in his car seat.

The baby car seat must fit the vehicle
This is another point you should keep in mind while hunting for a car seat. There are several types of vehicles on the market now and not all car seats will fit every vehicle. Find out if you can take the car seat to your car to check whether it fits properly. If the car seat does not fit properly or does not fasten properly, do not buy it. The safety of your baby will be compromised if the seat does not fit properly. Keep in mind that the seat should be held tightly by the seat belt. There should be very little movement.

Tanmaya Karmarkar, a mother of two suggests buying a car seat which can be fixed into the seat belt. Such seats, she feels are more practical from the Indian perspective as they can be easily removed when not required. Fixed car seats can cut down on the amount of space in the car.

Weight limits
Ensure that you check the weight limit on any car seat that you are buying. Car seats can generally accommodate a baby up to 10 kilograms; however, there may be seats that have a higher weigh limit. It is advisable to purchase seats with a higher weight limit as you can use them for longer periods of time.
 

Safety Features
This is the most important point to keep in mind while purchasing a car seat. After all the main reason why you are buying one in the first place is that you want to keep your baby safe while you are driving. Pay close attention to the way the harness is adjusted on the car seat. This harness will have to be adjusted periodically as the baby goes through growth spurts. Buy a well padded seat with plenty of neck and back support. Ensure that your baby can move her arms freely and be able to look around as well.

When buying a car seat for infants, it is best to buy ones that face backwards. This is essential as infants cannot support their necks and therefore need neck support. Put your child in a rear facing seat if she weighs up to 13 kilograms. Look for accessories like little pillows in the car seat which make sure that the infants head does not wobble too much while she/he is traveling.

Shuchita Singh Basu, another mother, recommends buying a car seat which has a long enough seat to keep the child strapped in. She feels this is important as it prevents the child from being thrown in case the brakes are applied suddenly. Another aspect she feels that should be looked into while buying a car seat is whether the car seat can also double up as a baby carrier. Hence the car seat can be taken out and used to carry the baby at times as well. Some infant car seats can also be used as a rocking chair in the house.

Convertible baby car seats are that can face either forwards or backwards. They can be used by both infants and older children. If you decided to buy an infant car seat, you will have to switch to a convertible car seat once your child outgrows the infant car seat.

Keep the above in mind and you are sure to pick up a seat that you will be able to put to good use in the years to come.

Types of Baby Car Seats Available in Momandmeshop

It is important to choose the right seat as the wrong size will not suit the purpose at all. There are broadly 3 types of baby car seats available in the market. Read the follo

wing descriptions to decide on the one that best suits your purpose.

• Infant Seats: The name says it all - these are meant for infants till they are about a year or two old. These baby car seats are designed to face the rear of the car as this is the best way to protect a baby whose neck muscles are yet to be strong. The infant car seat can also double up as a carrier as well. You can carry your baby out of the car even without taking him out of the seat, thus ensuring smooth mobility. 
• Convertible Car Seats: These baby car seats are used from birth until your baby outgrows his car seat. This means they can be used in both forward facing and/or rear facing positions, depending on the weight of your child. However, convertible car seats are not portable and cannot be used as infant carriers. You will have to compromise on the mobility and portability factor if you buy these seats for your child.
• Booster Seats: These are best for children who are no more toddlers but haven’t reached adult height yet. These seats lift the child’s height so that your car's seatbelt does not pass over his neck.

When buying a baby car seat for your newborn, it would make sense therefore to choose an infant or convertible car seat, depending on your lifestyle.

Buy Car Seats for New Born Babies in Online Stores

Baby car seats are an indispensable part of child safety equipment and no parent would want to compromise on it. When going to buy baby car seats online or in the store, choosing the right car seat for your baby is very important. This should be done according to your baby’s age, weight and your lifestyle.

Why are Baby Car Seats Needed?

In India, though there are no laws regarding the compulsory use of baby safety seats, using one goes a long way in ensuring your child’s safety. Given the condition of roads and traffic in India, it is best to always take this much needed precaution.

Moreover, your newborn will soon grow into an energetic toddler, who rarely sits still. Thus, they are more prone to injuries in a moving vehicle. The idea is not to be afraid but to be aware, so that together, we can create a safe environment for our precious little ones!

As a parent, you would surely want to hold your baby tight in your arms to provide maximum protection but in a critical situation that requires you to act promptly, you might not be able to always protect your child in the way you want. Thus, the only effective and practical way of preventing a child from being thrown out of his seat is to have him secured. And so, you need to invest in a good and secure baby car seat.

How to use Baby Car Seats
No matter whichever seat you choose for your newborn, educate yourself about the proper usage. Ensure that the seat is properly installed. Try to put the empty seat in and tighten up the seat belt. If the seat still moves around, then it's not a safe buy. Also, once the baby is in his seat, he must be strapped in. Remember; never put these seats in the front seat of your car.

Consider buying baby car seats online to enjoy more options. Before buying, do some research on the Internet and see what a wide range of brands Mom&MeShop has to offer. Choose the best and experience true value for your money. Happy shopping! Be safe and travel smart with your kid.

MomandMe Shop Introducing New Branded Car Seats for Babies

The lives of today’s parents are extremely busy and driving their car is the preferred mode of transport. But what about your precious bundle of joy? How do you plan to keep him or her safe in this hectic lifestyle and accident prone traffic of our country?

The right and safe way to travel with your baby is by using baby car seats. Buying a baby car seat should be one of the top priorities of parents today. When they go to buy a baby car seat in India, parents sometimes lack the knowledge for the purchase of a safe, sturdy and reliable baby car seat for the child. This is because baby car seats are still a new concept in our country.

Why baby car seats?
If you have your seat belt strapped on, should your baby not be secured too? According to studies, in case of an accident, it is very difficult to hold on to a baby, no matter how securely you hold her or him.
A baby car seat is the best bet for your baby or toddler as it not only secures the baby like a cocoon but also is sturdy enough to prevent any injury to the baby in case of a crash. It also allows you to concentrate on driving safely with your baby securely strapped in the baby car seat.  You can now buy baby car seats in India according to the age of the baby as well as the type of seat and within your budget too – with the help of the Mom & Me store.

How to choose baby car seats online – or in the store ?
Today, our baby car seats come packed with a large number of safety features and comforts for your baby. The range of car seats starts from the baby car seat meant for new born infants, reclining/convertible car seats for toddlers and booster seats for older children. The seats are fitted with multiple harnesses and adjustable straps for a perfect fit. The various designs and features make it a sound investment for your child’s safety and health in case of a crash and total value for money.

It is very easy to buy baby car seats in India now given the excellent quality and variety is available. There are a multitude of options available for buying baby car seats online in India from the comfort of your home with the delivery promptly at your door step. Top International Brands like Evenflo, Graco and The Lil’ Wanderers are among the top brands of baby car seats and are available for you to choose. Mom & Me store has the best product variety as well as the highest safety standards.

The  fastest and most reliable method for you to purchase a value added baby car seat online in India from the comfort of your home is through the Mom & Me online store. You have access to a wide range and variety of products.

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