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Car Seat Newborn Car seats for infants provide a snug and secure fit for babies. They also offer convenience as they are typically a “click-in and snap” model. The chest clip should be centered between your baby's armpits. If the seat manufacturer allows, use a tightly rolled receiving blanket to cover any gap between the crotch strap of your baby and their bottom to stop sliding. Safety Seat Labels Make sure to read all labels before buying a car seat for newborns or other baby products. Those labels can provide you with a clear understanding of how to use the product safely and how to take care of it properly. They can also be used to identify products that are not legal or not authentic. For example, if you find that the price of a child's safety seat is marked down significantly from the original price, be wary. The lower price could be a sign that the car seat has been played with, isn't in compliance with U.S. standards, or was created for an overseas market. In these cases, the lower price could make the car seat less secure and could cause serious injuries to your child if it is involved in a crash. Genuine car seats have specific labeling requirements that must be met in order to pass inspections and be legal sold in the United States. This is an white label with red and black lettering that indicates the seat meets federal requirements, and an additional label on the side of the seat which contains the model number, serial number, date of manufacture, and the instructions for using the car seat. A valid car seat also includes a manual and registration card that proves that the seat was purchased from a licensed dealer. Another crucial piece of information on a car seat's label is the child height and weight limits. These limits tell you which car seat is appropriate for your child. If your child is petite and weighs under 22 pounds, you'll need a rear-facing seat. Certain seats, including convertible seats, have a label on them which will show you how to recline it correctly. It could be a line that aligns your seat with the floor or a ball in a specific slot. This is crucial since reclining a seat could put your child at risk for injury in the event an accident. The warning label is usually placed on the edge of the cushion. This is the most preferred position because it is easily visible to the child while he is in the booster seat. It is easy to read and won't be obscured by clothing or other items. Harness Straps If your child is a stroller, car seat or any other type of carrier, you need to ensure that their harness straps are snug and correctly positioned. This is particularly important when it comes to infants, who are prone to fall out of a loose harness or be ejected from the seat in a crash. The 5-point harness is designed to contact five different points on your child's body (shoulders, hips and between the crotch) to distribute evenly any crash forces. The straps should be snug but not be uncomfortable. If you aren't sure about the fit, you can use the “Pinch Test”. Utilize your fingers and thumbs to squeeze the strap onto the shoulders of your child. If the strap is so tight that it causes discomfort, it's too tight and must be loosened. It's also common for caregivers to believe that their child's harness straps are too tight, but this can actually be more risky than a strap that's too loose. A strap that is loose can move around the body of your child during the event of a crash, and compress on their spinal column and possibly causing injury or death. If your child is facing forward, the harness straps must be positioned securely above or below the shoulders. A strap placed below the shoulder could cause the child's body to move forward too much during a crash. This could cause them to be thrown out of the car seat, or even into the windshield. This could also cause them to hit their head against the shoulder restraint, causing serious injuries or even death. If the chest clip of your child is above their armpits, it is an ideal idea to put a blanket or washcloths beside the baby to provide neck and head support. This will stop them from squirming in the back seat and catching their neck in the chest clip which could lead to strangulation in the event of a car crash. Chest Clip One of the most misunderstood of car seat features is the chest clip. Many parents believe that the chest clip keeps the child in the seat. Even if it's properly positioned, it could still have some scary myths that are associated with it (lower chest clips can puncture the stomach, for example). First of all the chest clip can't physically hold your child during a crash. This is the role of the crotch buckle, that's why it's vital to ensure that the harness is buckled at the crotch and not at the chest. If the chest clip is set too low, the harness straps can slide off the shoulders in an accident. This could lead to being thrown from the car seat. This is the reason it's recommended to place the chest clip at the armpit level, which is also the place where the majority of manuals for car seats recommend placing it. Chest clips function as a pre crash positioner and help keep the harness straps in place and on the shoulders of the child. In the event of a crash, it's not uncommon for the chest clip to break or move down due to the amount of force applied to it during the collision, but this doesn't affect your child's safety in any way so long the harness is securely fastened at the crotch buckle. If your child is wearing blankets or jackets be sure to take it off it before you buckle the harness as this can prevent the harness straps from being able to properly rest on their shoulders. Also, any bulky outer clothes should be kept at home if you are taking your toddler or infant to a ride in their car seat. A chest clip that isn't positioned correctly can also prevent your child from reaching their seat belt buckle to unfasten the buckle. This can be dangerous particularly if your child is trying to get out from their seat while driving. It can also lead to the buckle to be unfastened in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Installing a buckle Guard to your car seat will stop your child from pressing the release button, and opening their chest clips. Crotch Buckle The crotch buckle is located below the baby's shoulders (when in rear facing car seat) or above their shoulders (when in forward facing car seat). It should be as close to their body as is possible and placed between their legs. Newborns have floppy little legs which are often put into the straps' crotch and do not sit in the proper position. This could cause their airway to be blocked, which can cause them to choke during an accident or lose their ability to respond. A crochet pattern for the buckle cover can aid in keeping their legs in the correct position. The pattern should be easy and not have any loose threads around the buckle. The cover should be made of a stretchy, soft material. For more details about your particular model and how to secure it, you may want to consult an expert in child safety. Even if you follow all the instructions for your car seat there is always more to learn than what is apparent. portable infant car seat pushchairsandprams.uk for infants are specially made for newborns and small infants. They are attached to the vehicle's base and can be removed with a single click. They are equipped with several security features, including an inbuilt recline indicator that ensures the baby is seated straight. Many parents prefer infant car seats due to their portability and convenience particularly when traveling. It's important to remember that these seats are only safe for use until your child has reached the maximum weight and height limits of the seat. If your child has outgrown their infant car seat, you will need to switch to a convertible car seat. These seats are extremely safe features, such as carefully engineered side impact protection and a five-point harness. But, they're harder to move between vehicles and take up more space than infant car seats. A large hook and a size five crochet thread are needed to make a crotch buckle cover for your convertible seat. The cover should be made to fit over the buckle of the car seat with an additional couple of inches of space left to drape over the edge of the car seat. Begin by making a standing sc on the first chain at the end of the belt. Work in sc around the strap including the chains of the previous row. Repeat this process until the opposite end of the strap. Secure the strap and weave ends.