Pregnancy and having a new baby is exciting but it can also be stressful. It put physical strain on the mother and emotional pressure to both parents. There will always a nagging doubt as the whether you are ready for the responsibility that parenthood brings. Adding to the new financial responsibility that the new parents are facing, they are also facing so many choices in the market. They are bombarded with conflicting messages of what to buy for their new addition, from the hundreds of choice of car seat to all singing all-dancing baby monitors.
The priority for every new parent is safety and the most important purchase you have to make is a baby car seat. There are many choices in the market, from basic ones to a more elaborate travel system.
With so many choices in the market, making a choice which baby car seat is the best can be confusing. However, as long as you remember that safety is the vital consideration, then choosing is not as daunting as it seems.
Prior to making a decision, set your budget on how much you can afford to pay for your baby’s car seat. Once you know how much you are willing to pay, check which car seats fall within your budget. Having seen what are available, compare their crash test result. Check out independent review websites to check the independent safety rating for each car seat in your short list.
If you have two baby car seats with similar safety rating, then you can consider the comfort it will offer. Also, think that for infants, you are also using the baby car seats as a baby carrier, so try to choose something that is lighter.
Before making your final decision, do check that your car can take your choice of car seat. Most cars do but there is one or two car manufacturer that requires a specific size car seat.
If you are struggling financially and are thinking of using a used car seat make sure that you know the history of the baby car seat you are acquiring. If the car seat had been involved in an accident, it should not be used even if you can’t see any visible damage. It is best to get a new one or get one from family or friends.
