The Britax Roundabout, a popular convertible car seat.

All About Car Seats

There are three main types of car seats on the market today. First, the infant car seat is designed for the youngest of children, up to 20 or 22 pounds. Most of these seats have two parts, the base which stays strapped in to the vehicle's safety belt system and the carrier which snaps out and allows the baby to be carried without unfastening the infant from the harness (very important if Baby has finally fallen asleep!) The infant car seats are designed to be rear-facing, where the infant faces the rear of the vehicle. It is important for infants to be seated rear facing for the first year of life, until the muscles of the neck are strong enough to withstand the force an accident could impose on them.

A second type of car seat is called the convertible seat, and is designed for newborns through toddlers, or up until 40 pounds. This seat is designed to be used rear-facing for the first year of life, or up until the weight restrictions (usually 30 pounds). After this, the seat can face forward until the child reaches the upper weight limit, usually 40 pounds, although some car seats can be used longer. The most popular type of harness system for infants and toddlers is the five-point system, where the child is clipped by a series of three clips designed to evenly disperse the force of impact. The five-point system is highly recommended, although other systems (such as the three-point or overhead bar) may still be available.

After the child graduates from the convertible seat, it's time for a booster seat. These seats no longer use a separate harness system, the child and seat are both strapped directly into the vehicle's seat belt. The booster is designed to raise the child up in the seat so the vehicle's harness can function correctly. Booster seats should be used until the child is 80 pounds, at which time the child will be ready for the use of the regular seat belt. While some boosters are rated for children as light as 30 pounds, it is important to keep children in the 5-point restraint systems for as long as possible.

Kiddicare - baby accessories - nursery equipment - pushchairs and...

...car seats, baby furniture and baby equipment. We supply all the top brands including Britax, Graco, Maclaren, Mamas and Papas, Baby Bjorn and...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

mamas and papas with SearchTwice.co.uk

...co.uk..   bugaboo, highchairs, car seats, mamas and papas prams, nursery furniture.....and Pushchairs by Mamas and Papas. Also baby travel systems, child car safety and.....which ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Baby Cots - Cots beds - Mamas Papas

...See all our Mamas and papas baby equipment here>> MAMAS-AND-PAPAS.....BATH TIME..   BATTERY POWERED TOYS..   CAR SEATS..   CHANGING UNITS..   CHASSIS..   COT.....Below are links to ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Baby Boom UK Ltd Mamas & Papas 2005 Car Seats and Accessories

... Baby Boom Baby Goods:Car Seats:Mamas & Papas 2005 Car Seats and Accessories New Mamas & Papas SUMMER 2005 Collection Available from February 2005 Click on any picture for more ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Mamas and Papas travel systems : Kiddicare.com

...Mamas and Papas car seats |  Mamas and Papas travel systems  |  Strollers |  Baby.....The travelling range from Mamas and Papas also features car seats complete with a.....buggy |  Bebe ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Prams and Pushchairs by Mamas and Papas. Also baby travel systems,

...mamas and Papas Huddersfield uk baby travel systems phrasen ... prams and pushchairs baby travel systems child car seats child safety seats...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Mail Order Baby Car Seats from UKSHOPSBoom

... also find web exclusive offers for hundreds of in car carriers, systems and cots. Whether your looking ... Buy baby travel seats for cars online or collect in store. Cheap prices on ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

car seats, mamas and papas prams, bugaboo, strollers, baby cot bed

... Baby Bjorn Baby ... Car Seats (15 to 36kg) Heather Spencer Designs HIGH CHAIRS & BOOSTER SEATS Highchairs Hippychick HOME SAFETY Jane Jane Travel Systems LIGHT WEIGHT STROLLERS MAM ...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Nursery Time - mamas & papas, maternity wear, terry nappies, cotto

Nursery Time - for mamas & papas products, maternity wear ... nappies, baby furniture, baby products, car seats, cots, nursery bedding, baby prams...

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]

Mamas & Papas - The leading brand within the nursery industry

Retailer offers prams, pushchairs, car seats, cots, highchairs, nursery furniture, bedding and toys.

[ Click To Open In A New Window ]