Car seat safety is important, especially for a new parent or a caregiver. Whether you're planning to have a baby or have one already, you'll want your child to be safe during the ride. This becomes particularly challenging considering there is a vast sea of car seats waiting for you to dive in. Fortunately, car seats come in different styles which makes it easier to choose among them. And by weighing the pros and cons of each, you'll end up with what's best for your newborn car seat safety. 

From the budget-friendly ones to the top-rated ones, you'll have several options in choosing a car seat. With the help of reviews and ratings, choosing one that suits your needs will be easier. But as Peekaboo, we are here to help you out on this path to find your ultimate car seat that will keep your little one safe and sound during any trip. 

Baby Car Seat Safety Tips

First and foremost, you should always make sure your child is in a properly installed car seat. If you’re not sure how to do this, you can ask a certified child passenger safety technician for help. You should also make sure your child is buckled in correctly. The straps should be tight enough that you can’t pinch any excess material, and the harness should be positioned over the shoulders, not under the arms. You should also make sure your child is buckled in correctly. The straps should be tight enough that you can’t pinch any excess material, and the harness should be positioned over the shoulders, not under the arms.

Finally, you should never put a car seat in the front seat of a car. The best place to put car seat is in the back seat, in the middle position. Additionally, keep your newborn in a rear-facing car seat. The safest way to transport your newborn is in a rear-facing car seat. Rear-facing seats are designed to protect babies’ heads, necks, and spinal cords from injury during a crash by absorbing impact with their tough shells. They also help keep babies from sliding around inside their carriers. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping infants in rear-facing car seats until age 2 or when they outgrow their current seat (usually 35 pounds). While it may seem like a long time to keep your baby facing backwards, this can help reduce injuries because children are better supported by their car seats when facing inwards rather than outwards.

By following these tips, you can help keep your child safe while on the road. If you switch to a forward-facing car seat, keep them in it until they're at least 5 years old. Some younger kids can make this transition, but it's safest for most children not to do so until they turn 5 years old.

The Best Car Seats For Babies

Your baby’s safety and comfort are the utmost points to consider while choosing the best car seats for babies. If you're buying a new car seat, look for one with these features:

• A 5-point harness that fits securely over the shoulders and between the legs (it should be snug without being too tight)
• Adjustable recline angle (this keeps their head at the right angle in case of an accident)
• A shoulder strap that adjusts so it sits squarely on top of the shoulder instead of sliding off onto their neck

In addition to the features above:

• Avoid using used car seats if you can help it.
• Never buy a car seat from an unknown resource. Always check if the car seat has any missing and faulty pieces and if their manufacturer is known. If the answer is no to both of these, then get rid of that seat immediately.
• Don’t use any car seats with recalls. Always register yours to keep yourself in the know to hear about recalls.
• Always use car seats exactly as instructed by the manufacturer.
• The safest car seat for your child is the one that fits his or her body weight, height, and age. A car seat should be used up to the age of 4 years old or when your child reaches the maximum weight limit recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you're not sure if a particular model is right for your baby, check out our guide to choosing a car seat. Make sure there aren't any recalls on your baby's car seat before you put them in it. 

Peekaboo hopes that you’ve found this information helpful and is proud to offer you its car seat collection that will give you confidence in the safety of your child!