Once we find out that we’re going to be a parent, we realize just how much there is to learn about being a parent and knowing about our future baby.  What most parents don’t know anything about is car seats.  If you’ve never had a child before, or never put one together for someone you know, how would you know about them?  You most likely wouldn’t, that’s why we’re going to help you out!

To start how old is your child?

Infant car seats -  These car seats are made for babies from the day they’re born until about 1 year of age.

Convertible car seats – Convertible car seats can be used from the day they’re born until about 4 years of age.  Although, this is more based on weight and height than age.

Booster car seats -  Booster car seats are for your big kid.  Children are usually about 5 years old when they get a booster seat and use them up until a safe weight.

How much does your child weigh?

Infant car seats – Infant car seats are usually used until about 20 lbs.

Convertible car seats -  Convertible car seats can be used from about 5 lbs to 65 on average.

Booster car seats -  I’d say once your child reaches about 50 lbs and are the right height, they can be in a booster car seat.

It’s hard to know these things unless you’ve had a child before, or you know someone that has a child.  Although, to make things easier, most car seats will give you the requirements and recommendations for the car seat on the box before you buy it.  If you’re not sure, and you’d like to double check you can ask your child’s doctor what they think is safe.

If you’re looking to buy a car seat now, we have a great selection to choose from, just visit our car seat homepage!