Once we bring home our newborn, car seat safety is now an issue.  We need to make sure we buy a car seat that is made for their height, age and weight, one that has all the safety features we’re looking for, we need to make sure we install it properly and always make sure they’re as safe as can be when riding in the car.  For some car seat safety tips, continue reading below.

Usage:  Car seats should only be used when riding in the car.  According to a recent study, 8,600 babies get hurt each year when they’re using a car seat outside of the vehicle.

Use correctly:  When you use the car seat correctly and you buckle them up, you are decreasing fatal injuries by 71%.

Installation:  If you’re not sure how to install a car seat, use some of our tips for our past article!

Rear-facing:  A child’s car seat should be rear-facing for as long as possible!  They MUST be rear-facing if they’re under 20 lbs and are younger than one year old.

Forward-facing:  You can now turn your child forward-facing if they’re over 20 lbs and older than one year old.  Although, keep them rear-facing for as long as possible to prevent neck injuries!

Tight:  Make sure your child’s car seat can’t move side to side or front to back.  It should be very stiff and strapped down tightly.

Unsure:  If you’re unsure about your installation job for their seat, I recommend going to a local police or fire department to have it looked over.

Seating:  You should always have your child’s car seat in the second row of the car.  Avoid putting them in the front and be sure to put them behind the passenger seats not the middle.

Making sure your little one is safe in the car is very important.  It’s all up to you and you have have all the responsibility of making sure you get the right kind of seat for their ranges, that you install it properly and continue to use it wisely!  For the best selection of car seats, check out our site!