| Portable car seats, sometimes also referred to as | | | | in very good condition and was never in a car |
| travel car seats, are a must have baby item for any | | | | accident, this usually is not a the best idea. A travel car |
| new parent. If you are thinking of purchasing a portable | | | | seat is designed specially to protect an infant in the |
| car seat for your new infant or perhaps buying one as | | | | event of a car accident. If there has been any |
| a gift for a friend or family member, here are a few | | | | damage to the frame, from either an accident, |
| guidelines to consider. | | | | careless or rough handling, the strength and safety of |
| Since the baby will need a car seat on the ride home | | | | the seat may be comprised. Always ask about the |
| from the hospital, item should be purchased before the | | | | history; you do not want to compromise the safety of |
| baby is born. In fact, this is a great gift for a baby | | | | your child. |
| shower. But which type and model should you select? | | | | If you do choose to go with a second hand seat, try to |
| A car is design to protect an infant or toddler in the | | | | stick with one from friends or family so you are fully |
| event of a car accident. To provide the greatest | | | | aware of possible problems or previous damage. |
| protection, especially since a new-born can not support | | | | Take a few minutes to closely inspect the padding, |
| the weight their head, you will need to purchase a rear | | | | fasteners and belts to make sure they are in tip-top |
| facing style seat. | | | | condition. Finally, ask if previous owners still have the a |
| Other details to consider when making your purchase:o | | | | copy of the owner's manual. This will come in very |
| Design: Since this is going to be a portable baby item, | | | | handy because the owner's manual provides directions |
| look for something lightweight but sturdy. You will want | | | | on how to correctly use and install the seat. If the |
| something that is easy to carry.o Portability: The baby | | | | owners manual is not available, check the |
| will be out visiting family and friends, when means a lot | | | | manufacturer's website. Also, the installation directions |
| of time spent in the car. Select a seat which is easy to | | | | and proper usage information is usually printed on a |
| detach. An easily detachable seat will also prevent | | | | label on the seat itself. |
| having to wake up a sleeping baby when moving from | | | | Travel car seats are design to provide protection for |
| the house to the car. | | | | babies in the event of a car accident. Selecting the |
| The rear facing model will be in use until the baby is | | | | right car might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but |
| around 20 pounds or the top of their head is about | | | | really is pretty straightforward if you following the |
| level with the travel seat. Then it will be time to change | | | | above recommendations. Check consumer and safety |
| to a forwarding face style seat. | | | | ratings, ask other parents about their experiences and |
| Sometimes parents consider purchasing or using a | | | | you will soon have all the information necessary to |
| second hand car seat. Unless you are sure the seat is | | | | select the perfect portable car seat. |