As a parent myself, I can tell everyone who is reading this is that one of the most crucial things that you can buy for your baby is a\u00a0car seat. Now if you are a first-time parent and are trying to get things organised before your\u00a0little one\u00a0comes into this world; a\u00a0car seat\u00a0should nearly be the first thing you buy. Speaking from experience it is important not to cheap out when it comes to the safety of your\u00a0little one. When my wife and I where going through the stages of buying a\u00a0car seat\u00a0there are multiple\u00a0car seats\u00a0available to you. Even though we only have one child over the years we have seen our friends go through a lot of\u00a0infant\u00a0car seats\u00a0and that makes you think did they really have a proper look and research the baby\u00a0car seats\u00a0that are out there? Did they look at all the features that come with them? In this piece we will look at some of the features to look at and some of the what experts say are the\u00a0best baby\u00a0car seats\u00a0that are available in\u00a0Australia\u00a0so you can have a look at the different types of\u00a0car seats\u00a0and maybe even compare them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When it comes to the\u00a0best baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0in\u00a0Australia\u00a0there are heaps of things that you need to consider to make sure you are getting the perfect\u00a0car seat\u00a0for your\u00a0little one\u00a0and what types you can purchase in the\u00a0Australian\u00a0market.<\/p>\n
We will look at all of the baby\u00a0car seats\u00a0that are ideal for all children that are up to the age of 4 years old like a\u00a0convertible\u00a0car seat, the\u00a0best baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0or ever a good toddler\u00a0car\u00a0seat\u00a0you will have all the information to make the right decision.<\/p>\n
When you and your partner are ready to buy a\u00a0car seat, there are some crucial things that you should research so you can understand all of the different things that make up the best\u00a0car seat. You do not want to get a baby seat simply because it is on sale and you really do not want to simply buy one just because it is cheap, as with everything the cheaper a item is generally it is not of the highest quality. Take your time and take everything into consideration because if you buy a baby seat that costs you a little extra you are no doubt getting one of the highest quality and it will last longer than cheaper ones.<\/p>\n
Another thing to think about is that you could be better off buying a\u00a0car seat\u00a0that has the option to be a convertible, it is a little expensive simply but over time you will save yourself a lot of money for the simple fact that it will last you \u00a0a lot longer because you will not have to be buying a new baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0when your\u00a0little one\u00a0grows up.<\/p>\n
As all parents know buying a great baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0is that a little on the expensive side is great for\u00a0peace of mind\u00a0because it will keep your child safe and get even potentially last your child until they get to the stage where you can transition they to wearing a\u00a0seat belt.<\/p>\n
Now we will have a look at some of the things that parents should look at when they are looking at buying a baby\u00a0car seat. For most families there is usually one parent that takes their child to school or day-care in the morning and then the other parent will pick them up. This usually involves getting the\u00a0car seat\u00a0out of the car and putting it in the other. So, think about the weight of your\u00a0car seat. If you are like my wife and I, we actually bought a\u00a0car seat\u00a0for each car to \u00a0avoid this, now it is a little bit more costly but you do not have to worry about constantly taking one\u00a0car seat\u00a0in and out of the car all the time. On top of this, any parent that has put a\u00a0car seat\u00a0into their car it is not the most easiest thing to do and if you have a heavy seat, it just make sit that little bit harder to do it. Generally, a heavier seat is sturdier and seat but overall, just have a think about the baby\u00a0car seats\u00a0weight.<\/p>\n
The next thing you should look at is its size, especially if you are looking at buying a\u00a0rear facing\u00a0car seat. It is crucial to think about especially if you have a small car like my wife’s or if you have more than one child and need two seats in the back. You can do what we did and look for the\u00a0best baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0brand\u00a0that is the smallest and compact so it can fit in your car.\u00a0Convertible\u00a0car seats\u00a0give you heaps of room too, allowing your child to grow so ideally you can look for a baby seat that is safe but can also give your child room to grow as they get older.<\/p>\n
Then you must think about the age of your child as well as their height and weight. As most parents will know, if you have just welcomed your child into the world, the\u00a0car seat\u00a0you WILL have to have is one that is\u00a0rear facing, simply because it is recommended to be the safest position for your\u00a0little one\u00a0to be in when in the car. Once your child starts to grow you can then turn it around so that it is in a\u00a0forward-facing\u00a0position\u00a0which is what we did with our son. Now not all\u00a0car seats\u00a0can do this because they are not convertible so it might be worth thinking about getting a\u00a0convertible\u00a0car seat.<\/p>\n
Usually most newborn or cheap\u00a0child\u00a0car seats\u00a0will not be able to be converted and you will have to buy another\u00a0car seat\u00a0once your child grows up. Experts say that it is a good idea for you to look for the best brand\u00a0car seat\u00a0that gives you the option to put your child in it from its newborn phase to around the age of 4. The reason why experts say this is because from that age, children from the age of 4 they will be able to then move onto a\u00a0booster seat\u00a0and that will usually last them right up until they are ready to go to an\u00a0adult\u00a0seatbelt.<\/p>\n
Next is without doubt the most crucial thing when buying a\u00a0car seat. Your child’s safety. Considering that the only reason you buy a\u00a0car seat\u00a0is to make sure your child is safe, it is something you do not want to take lightly and you want to make sure that the\u00a0car seat\u00a0is of the highest safety quality. Now when it comes to safety there are extremely strict laws in\u00a0Australia\u00a0that everyone must follow. They all must have the quality to meet the\u00a0Australian\u00a0safety standards. This is usually reasonably easy to see because the\u00a0car seat\u00a0will have a sticker on it somewhere saying it does meet the standards. Another thing that you as parents should think about is if your\u00a0car seat\u00a0is\u00a0ISOFIX\u00a0compatible\u00a0and that simply means that the\u00a0car seat\u00a0has a easy\u00a0installation system\u00a0in which you can clip the\u00a0car seat\u00a0to the cars anchor points which are usually in the rear of the car. Doing it this way is easier to put the\u00a0car seat\u00a0in then the older systems and experts say doing it this way is the best way to ensure your seat is installed the right way.<\/p>\n
Then there are the harness systems they\u00a0car seats\u00a0have. Most if not all baby seats have a harness system and not a standard\u00a0seatbelt, as if gives your child a lot better protection if you happen to have an accident.\u00a0Car seats\u00a0usually have a 5-point system or a 6-point system. A five-point harness\u00a0has 5 straps, 2 at the shoulder and hip and one at the crouch, then there is the six-point harness\u00a0and that has 2 straps at the shoulder, waist, and crotch.<\/p>\n
One of the things my wife and I wanted with our\u00a0car seat\u00a0is to make sure it was super easy to clean as all parents know, things will get spilt or food will gets squashed into it and other things too so you want the seat to be easily cleaned. Ours was easy to wipe and you can remove the fabrics because they were\u00a0machine washable.<\/p>\n
As your child gets older you will perhaps want what my wife and I have. A\u00a0forward facing\u00a0car seat\u00a0that has some neat features like the ability to\u00a0recline\u00a0the seat as well so its better for him if we go on long trips and he can have a sleep in the car, as well having a\u00a0cup holder\u00a0for our little man. It helps our son when he is finished having a drink because he can simply put this drink in his\u00a0cup holder. The best feature you can have if you want to call it a feature is that your seat is easy to put into your car as well as having to ability to be both\u00a0forward facing\u00a0and\u00a0rear\u00a0facing\u00a0positions. With my wife and I we were unsure on how to properly install it, so we decided to go to a baby shop where they can professionally install it but also to show us how to do it if we have to do it ourselves.<\/p>\n
When my wife and I were\u00a0car seat\u00a0shopping one that many people recommended to us was the\u00a0Britax safe n sound\u00a0Millenia\u00a0seat. It is often considered the best brand of baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0and is a great choice for parents who emphasize safety features in a\u00a0car seat. It has\u00a0side impact cushion technology\u00a0on the side of the seat and has head protection which gives your child extra protection in case of a crash. This type of seat also gives you the option to have your child in a\u00a0forward-facing\u00a0position\u00a0until they are around the age of 3. Because this this\u00a0car seat\u00a0is\u00a0ISOFIX\u00a0compatible\u00a0it makes it super easy to install. It also makes it easy to adjust the seat so you can make your child as safe as possible. It also has up to 4 different\u00a0recline\u00a0positions and it has some good handy storage pockets and this is what makes the\u00a0Britax Safe n Sound\u00a0Millenia\u00a0a good choice for parents that want the safest\u00a0car seat\u00a0for your child.<\/p>\n
The next\u00a0car seat\u00a0is the\u00a0Britax Safe n Sound\u00a0Graphene. It is recommended for newborns all the way up to kids who are 4 years old. It is an\u00a0ISOFIX\u00a0car seat\u00a0with an anchor system and is a bit on the heavy side weighing in at 8.9 kilos. Its ratings are incredible, it does not rate under 4.5 out of 5 in terms of\u00a0ease of use, safety, value for money, how easy it is to clean and maintain and also how easy it is to install in your car and does not take up too much space in your car. It passes all the\u00a0legal requirements, has great\u00a0head support\u00a0and its maximum\u00a0age group\u00a0is 8\u00a0years of age.<\/p>\n
Another Britax\u00a0car seat\u00a0is the\u00a0Britax\u00a0Safe n Sound\u00a0Maxi Guard Pro. It is suitable for newborns up to a 4-year-old. It weighs in at 8.9 kilo and it rates over 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to\u00a0car seat\u00a0safety\u00a0and they value\u00a0safety 1st\u00a0as all seats do, value for money, how easy it is to install, for cleaning and maintenance and the\u00a0ease of use. It has good support for your\u00a0child’s head\u00a0with\u00a0side impact\u00a0protection\u00a0and it can be both\u00a0forward facing\u00a0as well as\u00a0rearward facing\u00a0which means it is a\u00a0convertible\u00a0car seat.<\/p>\n
Next, we have the\u00a0Mothers Choice\u00a0Avoro\u00a0convertible\u00a0car seat. It is super easy to install into your car and you can use it until your baby is 6 months of age in a\u00a0rear\u00a0facing\u00a0position\u00a0and then switch it to a\u00a0forward\u00a0facing\u00a0position\u00a0right up until they turn 4. It has good features which includes an\u00a0adjustable headrest\u00a0which can be changed to multiple positions, it can\u00a0recline\u00a0in 2 different positions which is great of your child sleeps in the car on long trips, all its belts are padded and the cover can be taken off and is\u00a0machine washable\u00a0so you can clean it easily. \u00a0The\u00a0Mothers Choice\u00a0Avoro\u00a0car seat\u00a0is a great choice if you want a\u00a0car seat\u00a0that will not cost you an arm and a leg and it is light too, it also comes with a huge 6 year warranty too which gives parents great\u00a0peace of mind\u00a0for a long time.<\/p>\n
The next baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0that we look at is the\u00a0Maxi Cosi\u00a0Euro\u00a0NXT. It is suitable for newborns all the way to children who are aged up to 4. It has an\u00a0ISOFIX\u00a0anchor system and is convertible so it can go from a front\u00a0facing position\u00a0to a\u00a0rear\u00a0facing\u00a0position. It rates over 4 in every key category which includes its quality,\u00a0ease of use, its safety, how easy it is to adjust, it is great value for money, how easy it is to clean and its easy installation.<\/p>\n
So, there are a few of the many baby seats that are available in\u00a0Australia. So whether you are after a simple baby\u00a0car seat\u00a0or you want one that is suitable for\u00a0older children\u00a0as well as infants or you want to have an\u00a0inbuilt harness\u00a0to provide great padded protection for your child. There are so many different options out there and as a parent, it is so important that you do your research when it comes to buying a\u00a0car seat. It is something you do not want to rush because it is literally your child’s life you are looking at protecting so make sure you and your partner make the right decision and what is best for you and your child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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