Protect-a-Bub Single Compact Sunshade, Black Review
Protect-a-Bub Single Compact Sunshade, Black Feature
UPF 50+ (the highest sun protection rating possible)
Specially woven fabric is breathable and doesn't retain heat
Great for smaller compact strollers
Pediatrician recommended
Sunshade can be left attached to the stroller or folds away easily for storage in an included fabric bag
Protect-a-Bub Single Compact Sunshade, Black Overview
001431 Sunshade only, stroller sold separately Features: -Compact Sunshade. -Material: Polyester. -Color: Black. -It attaches easily to any canopied stroller, jogger, carriage, or car seat. -Protects against 99pct+ of the sun's rays. -Provides full air circulation. -Providing shelter in both sunny and overcast conditions. -The sunshade reduces glares on sensitive young eyes. -The mesh side ventilation panels allow for 70pct sun protection, cross ventilation. -Maximum viewing. -Compatible with most single strollers and joggers, car seats and carriages. -UPF 50+ (the highest sun protection rating possible). -Specially woven fabric is breathable and doesn't retain heat. -Great for smaller compact strollers. -Pediatrician recommended. -Folds away easily for storage in an included fabric bag. -Compact style ideal for older children. -Same Protect-a-Bub quality in a smaller shade. -Great for smaller strollers with canopy.[endif][if ]
Protect-a-Bub Single Compact Sunshade, Black Specifications
Buying a child safety seat can be a bewildering experience. The sheer number and configuration of these seats, lined up for inspection along the aisles of baby and toy stores everywhere, are enough to make the average buyer wonder where to begin. It seems natural to turn to shoppers nearby to inquire if they know more than you do about the advantages of one seat over another. As you stare at the vast array of child safety seats, you realize you must learn a whole new vocabulary before you can select the chair which best suits your child: child safety seat, infant-only child safety seat, convertible safety seat, rear facing seat, forward facing toddler seat, booster seat, special car bed for preemies, and five point harness, to list only a few.
Where do you begin?
Baby Child Car Seat
The goal is the same for every buyer. You want to find an affordable safety seat that fits and protects your child and that you can install properly in your motor vehicle. This can be a tall order because you face so many variables: your child's age, your child's height and weight, your child's shoulder height, and the location of harness slots on the chair, to give a few examples. The truth is you can't just walk into a store and buy an appropriate child safety seat without educating yourself in advance. Your state probably has child restraint device laws you must be familiar with and obey as well.
How to Choose a Child Safety Seat
What basic steps should you take in selecting a child safety seat?
First, make sure that any seat you buy carries a label stating that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Second, consider your child's age and weight and compare it to the carseat's weight and age limit.
A child from birth to at least 1 year of age(and weighing at least 20 pounds) should be placed in a rear facing seat in the back seat of a vehicle.
Older toddlers from age 1 (and weighing 20 pounds or more) to age 4 (and 40 pounds) should sit in forward-facing toddler seats, also located in the back seat.
From age 4 to age 8, children must be seated in booster seats in the back of a vehicle. If a child is 8 years old or taller than 4'9" (check your state law to see if this height exception applies), he or she may use ordinary safety belts.
Always remember. You can buy the best child safety seat on the market today, but if you don't properly place and secure your child in the seat, and you don't install the seat itself correctly, your child will not be safe.
What are some do's and don'ts of child restraint and safety seat installation?
Do's for Baby
Do read and follow the instructions that come with your child safety seat. Also carefully review the vehicle owner's manual. It will contain important information regarding the installation of child safety restraints in your make and model vehicle.
Do dress the baby in pants or loose clothing so that his or her legs are free. Otherwise, it will be difficult to secure the crotch harness strap. Place blankets and other coverings over the baby only after you have fastened all babyseat buckles and have tightened all harness straps.
Do ensure the baby sits in a semi-reclined position in the safety seat. This helps baby's breathing. Ordinarily, you can adjust the base of the seat for this purpose. If you can't adjust your baby's safety seat, try putting a rolled towel under the front end of the baby's seat where the motor vehicle's seat and seat back join. Be warned. This is a delicate adjustment. Your baby could be ejected from the seat in the event of an accident or sudden stop if you tip the seat too far backwards.
Do take time to ensure the harness straps fit snugly and lie flat on the baby's shoulders, not on his arms. In an accident or near accident, a baby can be thrown out of his seat if the harness is loose.
Do use the lowest harness slot for a newborn and make sure the straps in the slots rest at or below the baby's shoulders.
Do check the location of the plastic harness retainer clip. Position it at the level of the baby's armpits so the harness straps will fall properly across the shoulders.
Do make sure the vehicle's seat belt is properly attached to the child safety seat and holds it securely and snugly in place inside your vehicle, if your vehicle does not have a LATCH child safety seat installation system. Under these circumstances, you should thread the vehicle's seat belt through a convertible childseat's seat belt path or slots designed to hold the belt. These slots are usually located in a lower position than the slots used to secure older toddlers.
Don'ts for Baby
Don't place thick padding under or behind a baby. He won't be as tightly restrained as he should be to travel safely. If you need to support a baby, fill any empty spaces around his head and shoulders with rolled baby blankets. Rolled cloth diapers or small blankets can be placed between the baby's legs and behind the crotch strap.
Don't use a seat with a padded overhead shield/bar that drops down in front of baby. You may think the shield/bar is an extra safety feature. In actuality, it can injure your child if your baby's head or body strikes the shield/bar during a crash or sudden stop.
Do's for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers 1 to 4 years old:
Do read and follow the instructions enclosed with your child safety seat. In addition, read your vehicle owner's manual. It should contain important information regarding the installation of child safety restraints in your make and model vehicle.
Do keep your child in a full harness as long as you can beyond age 4. The harness protects his upper body and keeps him secure in his seat.
Do use the appropriate (usually the top-most) slots for the harness straps when your child is at least one year old, weighs over 20 pounds, and starts riding in the forward facing position in a convertible seat. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions about placement of the harness straps.
Do check the placement of the harness retainer clips. They should be at armpit level.
Do make sure the vehicle's seat belt is properly attached to the child safety seat, if the vehicle does not have a LATCH child safety seat installation system. When using a seat belt, you must thread the vehicle's seat belt through a convertible childseat's correct seat belt path or slot. This may be a different slot from the one you used when your child was a baby and his convertible seat faced backwards.
Child Restraint Systems for children 4 to 8 years old:
When children are about age 4 and/or over 40 pounds they may graduate to booster seats. There are two types of booster seats appropriate for this age group: high-back belt-positioning booster seats and no-back belt- positioning booster seats. Both seats raise the child to a level where the vehicle's own lap/shoulder belt will fit properly across his thighs and shoulders. If the lap/shoulder belt does not cross the child's body in the proper locations, the child may suffer a severe crush injury to the abdomen in the event of an accident. This is one of the reasons you want to use a booster seat. After all, a vehicle's lap/shoulder belts are designed to restrain adults, not children.
Read and follow the installation instructions accompanying your child's booster seat. Your owner's manual will explain how to install the booster seat in your make and model vehicle. LATCH systems are not required for booster seats.
If you bought a combination childseat/booster for your child when he was younger, you may be able to convert this seat for use when he becomes older. Remove the harness and secure both the child and the seat itself with the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt. If you have a high-back belt positioning booster seat designed only for an older child, always use it with both lap and shoulder belt, not just the lap belt. If the child's torso is not restrained by a shoulder belt and he is thrown forward in a collision, the lap belt may strike his abdomen and damage his spinal cord. For this reason, you should always avoid putting a small child in the middle seat of a vehicle where there is no shoulder restraint. In addition, the no-back belt-positioning booster seat must always be used with a lap/shoulder belt in a vehicle with built-in head rests.
Register your new seat using the registration form supplied by the manufacturer. This way you will be notified in the event of a recall.
Installation of child safety seats in your vehicle
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is a child safety seat installation system used to connect and firmly secure the child safety seat to the motor vehicle. Seat belts are not used with the LATCH system.
Instead, built into the child safety seat are:
(1) two attachments in the lower part of the seat and
(2) a tether connected to the top of the seat.
These features are designed to connect with anchors and a top tether which are built into the vehicle's back seat. This system has been required on most child safety seats and motor vehicles manufactured since September 1, 2002. Booster seats, car beds, and vests are not subject to the LATCH requirements.
Read and follow carefully the LATCH related instructions enclosed with your car safety seat as well as the LATCH installation instructions in your vehicle manual. On its website, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has a page which describes Transportation Safety Tips for Children. Look at the news tip article titled "Is the Child Safety Seat Secure in the Vehicle?" for more information.
If you have an older child safety seat which is not equipped with LATCH, you must install the seat using a vehicle seat belt regardless whether the vehicle itself is equipped with LATCH. Make sure the belt is pulled taut through the childseat's belt path. If you leave a seat belt slack or loose, your child can be injured.
If you are uncertain whether or not your child's safety seat is properly installed in your vehicle, visit a child safety seat inspection station and have it checked. Call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or go to seatcheck.org for a list of stations near you.
Look to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's website, nhtsa.dot.gov, for comprehensive guidance regarding child safety seats. There you will find general information and related research concerning child safety restraints. The site contains many illustrations and diagrams that will help you in the selection of a child restraint system as well as the proper use and installation of child safety seats. Of special interest are the following subject items: Child Restraint Recalls by Manufacturer; states, have enacted laws regulating the use of child safety restraints. You must abide by these statutes. In Virginia, Virginia Code Sections 46.2-1095 through 1100 describe child restraint devices motorists must use when traveling on Virginia highways. Since 2007, under Virginia law, children up to age 8 must be properly secured in a child restraint device that meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Virginia law codifies other common safety rules. Virginia drivers must place rear-facing child restraint devices in the back seat because babies may be injured when an airbag deploys during an accident. In the event a vehicle has no back seat, a driver may place the child safety seat in the front passenger seat, but only if the vehicle is not equipped with a passenger side airbag or the driver has deactivated the airbag.
The Virginia General Assembly has carved out a few exceptions to the law. See, Va. Code - 1100. A child between the ages of 4 and 8 may use a seat belt which is standard equipment on an automobile if the child is a least 4 years old, and the driver who transports the child carries with him a statement written and signed by a physician identifying the child and explaining why the use of a child restraint system is impractical because of the child's weight, physical fitness or other medical reason. Virginia law describes no specific weight exceptions or restrictions (described in number of pounds) regarding the use of child safety seats. Presumably, if a child's substantial weight makes a child restraint system impractical for that child, a doctor's opinion and statement may exempt the child from application of the law.
Some basic rules apply to all motorists traveling with children of any age.
Never allow children to sit unrestrained in the cargo area of a pickup truck, van, or station wagon. Of course, the same rule applies to adults as well. And maybe even your dog! Unrestrained drivers and passengers are much more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a major accident than people who are properly restrained.
Children up to the age of 12 should ride in the backseat of a vehicle secured by a restraint appropriate for their age and size.
It is always dangerous to travel in a moving vehicle while holding a child in your lap. You are likely to lose hold of the child during an accident or sudden stop, and the child may be thrown around in the vehicle or ejected.
Never restrain two children in one safety belt. Placing one seat belt around both you and a child is also dangerous. The force of an adult body moving forward against the seat belt during a crash can crush the child caught in between.
Before turning the key in your ignition, make certain that every adult in your vehicle is properly belted and every child is restrained in a child safety seat, booster seat, or safety belt that is appropriate for his or her age and weight.
Over the past few decades, the federal government has strengthened its safety standards for the design, manufacture, and use of child safety seats and has encouraged development of the LATCH system. It is now up to parents to familiarize themselves with the safety features of these devices, ensure the child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles, and, finally, make certain their children sit securely fastened in the seats. All of this takes time and patience. But your children are worth it!
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Baby Bella Maya Toddler Car Seat Cover in Beary Blue Stripe Description The Baby Bella Maya toddler car seat covers offer parents a safety benefit not available on other car seat covers: snaps. The covers adds style to your toddler car seat, but in the safest possible way. No need to remove the straps repeatedly in order to keep car seat covers clean. The snaps allow for easy access that does not require removing the car seat's straps. Simply slide straps through the inserts, snap it up and you are ready to go. Matching seatbelt pads included to finish to look. Made to fit most major brands of car seats.
Toddler covers are made of silky woven polyester blends. We recommend hand washing in cool water, lay flat to dry.
We love 'em and we've got to take 'em with us. I'm talking about our kids of course. And when we have to take them with us in the car, we have to make sure they are safe.
Kids carseats are just a fact of life if your child is under 80 pounds and/or 58 inches.
For many of us that means we are going to have to go through three separate kid carseats before out child can safely buckle up without any assistance. What we hope to do here is give you an idea of what to get and when to get it to insure your kid has a safe ride.
Face it, babies need a lot of stuff. A short trip to the store can seem like you're packing for a week in the woods camping trip. Diapers, wipes, bottles, blanket, towel, changing mat, baby food and who knows what all else. Oh and don't forget the infant carrier.
Infant only seats are small rear facing seats that often times come with handles so they can be used to carry baby outside the car. Some infant seats come as a travel system and the seat itself is a part of a stroller. Infant seats can come with a base that is installed one time allowing the carrier to simply snap into the base and snap out. This is a huge time saver compared to having to actually install the seat each time you use it. Typically infant carseats are for children under 30 pounds. Read the manufacturer's label for details.
The next step up is sometimes a convertible seat. This seat can be used facing backward or forward. As a general rule, babies should ride in a rear facing mode until they are at least one and at least 20 pounds. Once your child hits that milestone, you can "convert" to a forward facing mode with the convertible carseat.
Almost all convertibles can come with a seat base and again this is a great way to insure that the seat is tightly installed each time it is used. Additional bases can be bought separately for additional vehicles.
When you kid starts to complain about riding in a kids carseat, and if he or she is at least four years old and their head has reached to top of their current seat, it's time for a booster seat.
Booster seats come with a back or backless. Smaller children will find the model with a back a better fit. The whole idea here is to elevate or boost the child so that they can safely use the seat belts that are installed in the car. Boosters do not have their own harnesses.
Hopefully you now have a better idea of what to expect from kids carseats and when to buy them.
Jessica Boyd writes about car safety and has a special interest in kids carseat but she also has opinions on CarSeats For Babies. Visit CarSeatsForBabies.org and you can find her take on the latest trends and ideas on CarSeats For Babies information.
Wow! Janet and I will soon be proud grandparents of a beautiful child, a gift from the loving union of our daughter, Sharon, and her husband, Greg. Who knew there would be so more to learn. And re-learn about the care of baby and children! So much to consider and prepare before the baby arrives. Every parent and grandparent must be diligent in ensuring safety first for their grandchildren.
Auto Travel - don't even think of taking your little munch-kin or grand-child for that quick trip to the corner store without first ensuring that your child/babycar restraint seat is properly installed.
But I installed the CarSeat according the the manufacturer's User's Manual. It's installed properly! Think again!
Those manuals don't always give you the complete picture for best carseat installation. Seek additional help from websites like NHTSA - National Highway Transportation Safety Association and Transport Canada. Watch your newspaper, local TV, or listen to local radio for regularly scheduled CarSeat Clinics coordinated by your local emergency response, fire or police. Or visit a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station near you. Whether as a parent and as a new grand-parent, you owe it to your child or grand-child to ensure that they are properly secured in any vehicle that transports them.
I recently attended such a CarSeat Clinic with my soon-to-deliver daughter. We took my vehicle - BUT YOU SHOULD TAKE ALL Vehicles that will transport this precious human cargo. The 1 hour spent installing, and re-installing, the infant seat in my back seat proved how little I knew about proper CarSeat Installation. The Emergency Response pros at this free clinic were diligent in ensuring a number of crucial installation elements:
1) infant seats must be installed in the rear-facing position in the rear seat of the car. Not! Not every should you install an infant or child restraint system in the front seat ! Repeat NEVER!
2)seat MUST be secured with the carseat belt system or to factory installed UAS anchor bars (restraint clips tucked between the seat back and the seat itself and marked with a visible symbol). UAS anchor bars are in all cars built since September 1, 2002. All car new carseats have 2 USA Connectors compatible with this child restraint system. And it is not just a simple click and quick tug of the belt that will do. It will take ALL your adult weight and strength to bear-down on the carseat and pull tight the seat belt or anchor straps. It might even take TWO adults to perform this more-than-snug feat. You will significantly compress the pad of your rear seat. It is only right if there is no side to side movement in the secured seat.
Observation: I took two adults to perform this task at the carseat clinic. Be warned that releasing the web strap may also require two adults: One to bear down on the seat to relieve some of the tension on the straps and, the Other to relax the web strap and undo the clip from the UAS anchor. Be patient.
3) The rear facing seat, once tightly secured (compressed into the rear seat), should have the back of the seat at a 45 degree angle. This is important 45 degrees. This properly supports your infant's head and neck should there be a collision. Those miracle floating noodles were cut, fitted and inserted between the carseat base and the rear of the seat bottom to get the compressed angle right. It took 4 installs and 3 noodles, secured with dust tape, to provide the correct 45 degree angle.
4) The rear facing seat MUST not touch the back of the front seat. Allow at least a 1 inch gap between the infant seat back and the back of the car front seat.
Learn how to properly install the infant or childcarseat in EVERY vehicle where the carseat will be placed. Do it RIGHT. A young life depends on it!
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Radian XT SL Car Seat with Travel Bag Description RadianXTsl is a convertible car seat for rear facing children lbs and forward facing children lbs in a point harness Its steel alloy frame is NCAP crash tested making it the strongest car seat in the world Our SuperLA TCH system ensures the easiest install
One of the things parents love about the Chicco infant carseat is that it can secure a baby that weighs 4 lbs to 30 lbs. They can invest in this particular one and need not buy another one just in case the child gets bigger.
It also has energy absorbing foam that is for the improvement of the side impact protection. With this feature, the parents are assured that the child is not only comfortable, he is also protected from any accident that can happen.
For smaller babies, it has newborn insert. This makes it easy for the parents to adjust the seat in such a way that the child totally fits in it. The carseat has thick cushioned seat pad that is very nice to the baby's delicate skin.
It may be close to the five point harness but the parents need not worry because the material is not dangerous to the child. In fact, the thick cushioned seat has been made extra special for maximum comfort.
The foot is assisted by a spring and is level to the height of the child. There are bubble levels as well as the "Center Pull" adjustment which makes it easy for the parent to install it.
This particular carseat is compatible with the other Chicco products. It suits the strollers and the other car accessories that come with the infant carseat.
Another reason why parents trust it is because they associate Chicco as the premier infant carrier for convenience, comfort, and safety.
They have trusted the brand for so long. Reviews are also positive and this generated a lot of feedback in terms of sales. The infant models keep improving.
The features always comply with what the parents need. They know that parents want to stretch their buck so a way for them to do is to just invest in one that they buy in the first place.
Therefore, the company created one that can accommodate the child even when he gets bigger.
Parents who buy the Chicco infant carseat like because it increases the comfort and safety of the child. They know that their baby is comfortable and secure in the infant carseat.
They know that the cushions are very soft and the harnesses are tight-fitting. They also don't have to worry about side impact accidents because the carseat has side infant protectors and that is what they need.
Sunshine Kids Santa Fe Booster Seat, Silver Description Sunshine Kids Santa Fe Backless Booster SeatSantaFe offers the convenience of a backless booster with the option of secure vehicle attachment. SantaFe features integrated LATCH connectors with a front adjuster that allows for a safe and secure installation in seconds. The seat bottom has extra length for leg support and features thick, AirTekTM foam and tapered sides for total comfort. Dual cup holders are extra-deep and angled to keep drinks upright.
JL Childress Gate Check Bag for Umbrella Strollers, Red Description Use this handy, compact travel bag when gate-checking a stroller to protect it from dirt and germs. The bright red color and large graphics easily identify your item for return to gate. Fits and covers most umbrella-style strollers easily with draw-string closure and adjustable lock. Stuffs quickly into attached 5" x 7" pouch for traveling convenience. Compact to fit in travel bags. Webbing handle. Personal identification box. Easy care. Wipe clean with mild soap and damp cloth. Not recommended for baggage check. 43" x 12" x 12".
If you are planning to travel by land, sea, or air with a little one in tow then you are probably wondering about the best way to accommodate and ensure a safe trip for baby. Of course there are other practical considerations such as how you will get your safety seat from one leg of the journey to the next and what type of seat is best for the job. In this article, we will take a look at travel carseats and how to choose the best option for your families needs.
Does your child need a travel carseat? In general the answer is yes. Even if you are traveling by plane, your infant or small child should be seated in an FAA approved safety seat. If you are going by car or train, the same general rule of thumb applies as with your car - if your little one uses a seat in the car, they should use on on trains and in rental vehicles as well.
Where this can get tricky is if you are traveling internationally. Different countries have different rules that apply to air travel. Some international airlines will provide safety seats for little ones and others will allow you to bring your own. Some even don't allow the use of safety seats, instead relying on Mom and Dad to hold an infant in their lap. The best way to find out which set of regulations will apply to your trip is to call the airline and ask about requirements and what they provide.
If you do find that you will need to bring your own carseat on a plane, train or automobile then you'll be happy to know that there are certain seats on the market that are designed to travel well. As you can imagine, lugging around your everyday carseat could get to be cumbersome and tiring. For older children, there are folding booster seats that are lightweight and compact. For younger children there are larger seats that were designed to fold and weigh less than standard carseats.
As far as carrying your travel seat through crowded airports and the like, there are solutions for that as well. One device uses a strap system to carry the childseat on your back like a backpack. This free's your arms and makes it easier to tote the unit around since you are relying on back strength to carry the bulk of the weight. Other solutions include using a wheeled device or luggage carrier to transport your child's safety seat.
If it still sounds like too much to carry, you may find that using a rental service to provide a lender carseat to be a better option. Many car rental companies offer this service at airports so that parents don't have to worry about toting their own unit to a far away destination.
Despite the effort required to transport it, a travel carseat can ensure your child a safe and happy vacation. By making use of some of the latest and greatest innovations in travel gear for parents, you can ease the burden of lugging around the extra gear.
One of the most useful accessories that you can use for your child's carseat is a removable seat cover. With such a cover, cleaning up after even the messiest child becomes simply a matter of removing, washing, and replacing the cover (and perhaps washing harnesses or straps by hand), instead of having to spend time trying to remove dirt and food from all of the surfaces and crevices of the seat, itself.
Many childcarseat manufacturers make removable covers available for purchase. These covers are easy to remove and replace, and can be machine washed and dried as part of your normal household laundry. This will help to keep the cover sanitary and free of dirt and food stains. Not only will a cover be a convenience for you, but it will also help to extend the life of the seat by keeping cleaning chemicals away from the surfaces of the seat, itself.
If your carseat manufacturer does not sell a cover for it, it may be possible to buy a separate cover that will fit well. Some retailers sell covers that will fit a variety of different seat sizes. They are quite affordable, easy to install, and are very comfortable for your child to sit on. These covers are simple to remove for easy clean up, and are waterproof, which will help to contain spills, and the wetness from diapers. The covers come in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs, so that you should be able to find one that both fits and matches your child's seat.
As an alternative to a commercial seat cover, you can improvise one by using a small blanket or towel to line the seat (for many booster seats, a full sized bath towel will work well). You can keep the cover in place with clips or tacks; just make sure they aren't where your child can reach them, or where they can poke your child. Then, whenever the cover gets dirty, it can simply be removed, washed, and replaced, as with a commercial cover.
If you do not wish to use a seat cover, the entire carseat can be washed by hand, using a mild soap and warm water. Strong or abrasive cleaners should be avoided, as they can have a cumulative damaging effect on the seat's materials, which may lead to a shortening of the useful life of the seat.
You can use an outdoor water hose to help reach into the crevices of the seat, but be sure to keep the water pressure low enough so as not to damage the surfaces of the seat. The seat should be allowed to dry completely before it is reinstalled in the vehicle. It may seem tempting to leave the seat out in direct sunlight to dry, but this can have a cumulative effect that can lead to ruining the padding inside the seat, which will make the seat uncomfortable for your child to use.
All in all, the cost of a seat cover is a small price to pay for the ease and convenience it will provide in helping you keep your child's seat clean and sanitary, and in prolonging the life of the seat.
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Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite - Lamont Description Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Convertible car seat offers 3 modes of use for an infant, young baby or toddler.. The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat can be used in the rear-facing position for an infant or the forward facing position with a 5-point harness for an older baby and it converts to a belt-positioning booster for a toddler. The ProTech EPP energy absorbing foam makes the seat extra safe. The Quickfit harness system easily adjusts from the front without rethreading. The infant head support and 3 position recline is an essential for baby's comfort and support. Removable cup holder keeps beverage close to child. The 4-position adjustable headrest grows with your child. The vehicle seat belt can be correctly positioned across your child with the 2-position belt positioning guides. Pivoting armrests make getting in and out of the car seat easy. The car seat pad is removable for easy cleaning. Appropriate for use *from birth through toddler for a child between 19 and 52 inches in height *in the rear-facing position for a child weighing between 5-35 pounds *in the forward-facing position for a child weighing between 22-40 pounds *as a belt positioning booster seat for a child weighing between 40-100 pounds
- We received this chair as a baby shower gift. We love it!! My son is now more than 2&1/2 and we still use it all of the time. If fact we used it tonight. He is close to the weight limit of 30lbs now and it is still working well. We get so many compliments on the chair people just think it is so neat...and it really is. Pros: 1. Your child doesn't have to sit in a dirty restaurant highchair or booster. 2. Very portable, folds up almost flat, lightweight, and easy to use. 3. Keeps your kiddos secure and still. 4. Very comfortable (or so says my son) 5. Cons: 1. A little hard to clean (*see below). 2. You can't use it in a booth. 4. It would be nice if there were a place to store the straps that attach to the booster to the chair so they didn't just hang down when it is folded up. 5. It is a little awkward to attach the booster bottom straps to the bottom part of the chair, you have to get down on your knees or stick your butt up in the air. (In fairness, any chair like this would have this problem) We just never buckle the bottom strap anymore and it still holds my son just fine...but I wouldn't do that with a baby or a wiggly kiddo.
*Tip for cleaning: I take mine out on the back porch, hose it down with water, use a tiny bit of Ivory dish soap, and scrub it with a small kitchen brush similar to a toothbrush but a little larger. This method seems to get it pretty clean. The fabric has proven very durable.
After close to three years of use I'm impressed with this little seat. The pros far outweigh the cons and I would purchase this product again without hesitation. It is well worth the money so much, so we will be getting one soon for our new daughter.
When traveling with a child in the car, parents must ensure that they follow strictly and comply with child safety seat regulations for the maximum safety of their kid. The state governments of the US require the strict observance of these regulations, knowing that the young children can suffer the most injuries in case of accidents. Traveling with the kids without these measures strictly followed would reflect some gross irresponsibility for the children by their parents.
A child restraint system secures the kid with an infant safety seat while the family is traveling on the road. There is a standard design for this used in most states with the child facing to the rear of the car. Regulations of different states differ only in terms of the penalties imposed for non-complying parents. There are some variations also in the ages of children in allowing them to face to the front from the mandatory rear-facing positions required of the smallest infants.
The seating of a child, whether facing to the front or to the rear of the car, is most vital considering that the most harm can happen to the kids when they are facing in the wrong directions when accidents happen, like frontal car collisions. A small child seating in the front seat will be open to harm from a deploying air bag. Hence, parents must see to it that the child faces to the rear for as long as possible as they grow in weight and size.
There are many models of these infant safety seats in the market. Parents are free to choose the types that they want. The common characteristics of these seats are that they have harnesses and straps that conform to the baby's small body measurements, depending on the baby's age.
While some models can be of the convertible type (babies seat facing to the rear, or facing to the front), most are made and designed for attachment to the rear portion of a carseat with the baby in a position facing to the rear. Babies, especially those less than a year old, should seat facing to the rear. The rear-facing position is the safest for them.
One other advantage for a rear-facing position is that it is in this type of sitting arrangement that neck injuries to the child can be avoided, since the back of the seat can be a good support to the infant's head when the vehicle suddenly decelerates, as what happens on impact in a vehicle frontal collision incident. A child facing to the front risks the head snapping forward without any support and this could cause a severe injury to the neck.
A parent should not travel/drive singly with the infant, even if the baby is in an infant safety seat. Since the baby is positioned at the back of the car's front seat and facing to the rear, another adult must be at the back seat to monitor the baby's condition all the time. A young infant would certainly need the care and attention of a human being, very much more than what an infant safety seat can provide.
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