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Among the highest goals for any parent is baby safety. The most important part of that plan is to choose the best seat for the particular car. Here are a few things to look for when trying to find that perfect model.

The first considerations are age and weight. Babies less than one year of age need to have a safety seat that is especially made for their small size. It still needs to be facing the rear, and shouldn’t be used with an older baby.

Those older than one but less than four will weigh on average between 20-40 lbs. They’re also, of course, taller than infants and the older they are the taller. That opens up the possibility of a forward-facing car seat, which is a little more convenient for parents. It should still be installed in the back seat, though.

The good news is that you don’t have to give up convenience to achieve these goals. Many models are convertible. This means that they can be switched from facing backward to facing forward with just a few moves. But don’t forget about the specifications concerning weight and age.

It’s essential that the car seat you use meets some minimum standards. It’s important to look for a seat with a five point harness feature. This allows parents to use the car’s safety restraining belt to attach the car seat at the hips, shoulders and between the legs. This gives a more secure and stable base.

It’s helpful to have an overhead shield, too. These padded covers circle down and around the infant. AT-shield is another option; this is a padded attachment for the should straps, in the shape of a T of course.

Choose a style that has a tether on top that attaches to a properly installed anchor in the car. This provides additional safety. Some have a system called LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). This eliminates the need to use the car’s safety belts which, after all, were designed for larger children and adults. Instead, the safety seat is fastened only to the anchors.

Extra safety and comfort is provided by baby car safety seats that safely allow for adding or subtracting padding or blankets. At the same time, parents have to spend less time adjusting the seat to make a good fit. That’s a situation in which no-one loses. Some even have integrated travel vests that can be buckled around the child.

The twin concerns of convenience and safety are once again addressed by models that simplify the process of inserting and adjusting the restraining belts. Parents are busy folks and it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to take a short cut. But no one wants to sacrifice safety. A design that requires only a few seconds to install or move the seat satisfies all those needs.