Travel Baby

Car seats are mandatory baby equipment. I know that you’ll be tempted to cuddle your little bundle in your arms while driving, but please don’t! It’s just too dangerous and besides that, against the law.

Here are seven tips to buying a quality car seat for your child…

1. Buy a quality car seat. Make sure that the seal of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety is present on it. Make sure it’s constructed well with no sharp edges or loose parts.

2. Look for a car seat with travel system. The seat, infant carrier and stroller are all part of one convenient unit.

3. Make sue that you check for safety recalls. There are many safety recalls on car seats yearly. You don’t want to purchase one of those!

4. Choose cloth. It is generally more easily cleaned and is more comfortable.

5. Be positive that you choose the correct size. A small baby could slip out of a seat that is too large for him. It’s important that tiny babies under 20 pounds ride only in rear-facing seat. Only after the child is over 20 pounds should he be switched to front-facing seat.

6. Choose a car seat that has been given good reviews by other parents. Many online stores allow people to post reviews about their purchases. Why not check these out to see what other parents have to say?

7. Don’t use a used car seat unless you are able to borrow it and try it first. You want to make very sure that the parts are still functioning well, so your baby will be safe.

Proper child restraints are important. You don’t want to find that out the hard way.

By: Kristi Sayles

Having a baby can be an overwhelming emotion and many parents find themselves unsure of the products that they will be buying as baby supplies. With the arrival of many brands on the market it has become even more difficult to choose the right product. One product that will surely be used is the stroller and a Combi stroller is always a good choice for the parents.

Viewing the Combi Stroller

Combi manufactures a lot of products that will surely suit the needs of many parents. One great stroller is the Flash X that allows the car seat to be placed right into it. This is highly recommended for newborns and there is no need to wake the baby up during transportation. This is made from quality materials and is designed to last for a long time.

Another model that can be used since the child’s birth is the Cosmo St. This type is used by parents that have children up to the age of 45 pounds. It features the three point harness system and other security features that will help keep the baby safe and secure during travel. The Combi stroller st. also can adjust itself to receive the car seat and in this way it provide a convenient way to transport babies without waking them up.

Parents that are busy and are often on the road should really purchase a stroller to help them in the safe and quick transportation of their baby. To make the most of their Combi stroller it is advisable to use Combi Car seats although they may be compatible with other car seats that are available on the market.

Combi Car Seats

The car seat is also a major purchase for parents with new babies. One model of the Combi car seat is the Center st which is suited for children up to 22 pounds and features an adjustable harness. This model is portable and attaches itself to the Combi stroller Flash X. Like all Combi products, this car seat is made with durable material and will ensure that the infants are kept comfortable and safe for the duration of the travel.

Another model of car seat is the Connection lx, this model is placed in a rear facing position. It is adjustable with the help of an insert that allows for the use with newborns and infants alike. The insert is a great idea from Combi that allows infants to be positioned correctly in the car seat.

Combi has many other baby products like diaper bags and high chairs that parents should investigate if they want to locate good products for their babies. The strollers and other products can be found online in many specialist stores.

By: Jason Hobbs

Baby car seats are essential equipment for today’s mobile family. However, not all car seats are created equally which is why it is absolutely necessary to have the right seat for your car and your baby in order to have maximum protection in case of an accident.

All parents are lost when it comes to choosing the perfect car seat for their baby. Every baby car seat manufacturer have their own sets of safety features that choosing the right one becomes a headache and equally frustrating.

The following are basic baby car seat choosing guide that you can use as a checklist when shopping around for the perfect unit for your baby:
Does it fit the car securely? With the baby car seat fitted and mounted, is there enough room for a person to go across the seat without difficulty? Does it install/uninstall easily? What is the safety rating of the baby car seat? What is the maximum weight of the child that the seat can hold? Does it have above-the-head protection? Is the baby car seat reversible, front facing and backward facing? Is the instruction manual easy to understand and well illustrated? Lastly, does it fir your budget?

Generally, the simplest and easiest baby car seat to use is the kind with a base that you can buckle securely into the car; this kind of baby car seat can be lifted off and carried around by the handle. This kind is very convenient because you can carry the baby anywhere even while strapped securely into the seat.

Never underestimate the importance of a baby car seat as it can prevent serious injury to your child as all children below 12 years of age are required by law to be seated in the back of the car, especially if your vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger air bags.

Whenever you bring your child along for a ride, be sure that the baby car seat is securely strapped and the baby is secure. Keep in mind to appropriately restrain your child at all times until your child is ready to use regular seatbelts. To make sure that regular seatbelts are okay, make sure the shoulder trap fits across the shoulder not the neck and that the lap belt fits across the hips and not the stomach.

Make sure that the baby car seat you buy has a label with the manufacturer’s address, contact number and seat model – you need this should a replacement be required.

Regardless of the make, model, color of the baby car seat you buy make sure it fits your vehicle and your baby is well protected for that priceless ease of mind and the safety of your loved one!

By: Vincent Yim