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Car Seat Newborn Car seats for infants are designed to be a snug and secure fit for infants. They are typically “click in and snap” models that make them very convenient. Make sure the chest clip is centered at your baby's armpits. If the seat manufacturer permits you to use a tightly rolled receiving blanket to cover any gap between your baby's crotch strap and their bottom to prevent slouching. Safety Seat Labels When purchasing a car seat for newborns or other baby items be sure to look over the labels carefully. The labels will provide you with valuable information about how to use and care for the product. They can also help you identify potentially counterfeit or non-compliant products. For instance, if find that the price of a child safety seat is reduced significantly from its original price, you should be cautious. That lower price could indicate that the car seat has been played with, is not compliant with U.S. standards, or was designed for a market outside of the U.S. In these cases, a lower price may make the car seat less secure and could result in serious injuries to children in the event of an accident. The requirements for labeling car seats are very specific. They must be met to pass inspections, and also to be sold legally in the United States. The label must be white and have red and black letters to show that the seat is compliant with federal regulations. It should also include a label on the seat's side that includes the model number serial numbers, date of manufacture and the instructions for use. best car seats for newborns will come with a manual and registration card to confirm that the seat was purchased from an authorized dealer. The label of a car seat also includes information on the maximum weight and height of a child. These limits will tell you if a seat is suitable for your child. For instance If your child is short and weighs less than 22 pounds, you'll require a rear-facing car seat. Some seats, especially convertible seats, will have an indication on the label of how to recline the seat correctly. It may be a line that aligns your seat with the floor or a ball in a specific slot. This is very important, as improperly reclining a seat can put your infant at risk of injury in the event of a crash. The warning label is usually placed on the outside of the cushion. This is the most preferred position because it is easily accessible to the child while he is in the booster seat. It is also easily readable and will not be obscured by clothing or other objects that could obscure the message. Harness Straps It is important to ensure that the harness straps on your child's car seat or stroller carriers are secure and correctly positioned. This is especially crucial in the case of infants, who are prone to slip out of the harness and be removed from the seat during a crash. The 5-point harness is designed to contact five different points on your child's body (shoulders hips, the back and between the crotch and shoulders) to distribute evenly any crash forces. Ideally, the straps should be comfortable but not too uncomfortable or tight. If you aren't sure about the fit, you can use the “Pinch Test”. With your thumb and finger to pinch the strap on the shoulder of your child. If the strap is too tight, causing discomfort it's tight and should be loosened. Many parents believe that their child's harness is too tight. But, this could be more dangerous than straps that are loose. A loose strap can move around the torso of your child in an accident, causing compression on their spine and possibly causing injury or death. If your child is a forward-facing child, the harness straps must be placed snugly over or above the shoulders. A strap that is placed below the shoulder can cause the child's body to be pushed forward in a crash. This could result in them being removed from the car seat, or into the windshield. It could also cause them to hit their head against the shoulder restraint, which can cause serious injuries or even death. If the chest clip of your child is located above their armpits, it's recommended to place a couple of blankets or washcloths next to the baby as neck and head support. This will prevent them from squirming their way down the back of the seat, potentially getting their neck tangled with the chest clip and strangling themselves in an accident. 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 related to it (lower chest clips piercing the stomach, for instance). The chest clip isn't sufficient to protect your child in an accident. The crotch clip is responsible for this, which is why it is important to secure the harness at your crotch instead of the chest. If the chest clip is too low, it may cause the straps of the harness to slide off of the shoulders in a crash, and could result in an ejection from the seat. This is why it's suggested to place the chest clip at armpit level and that's also the place where the majority of car seat manuals recommend placing it. Chest clips are designed to function as an aid to keep the straps of the harness on a child's shoulder and in line with their arms. When a collision occurs it's not uncommon for a chest clip to break or move down due to the force that is applied to it during the collision however, this shouldn't affect your child's safety in any way so long as the harness is secured at the crotch buckle. If your child is wearing a jacket or blanket make sure you remove it before you tie the harness. This will prevent the straps from fitting properly on shoulders. Similarly, bulky outer clothing should be kept at home when you take your infant or toddler for a ride in the car seat. A chest clip that's not correctly positioned could hinder your child's ability to reach the seat belt buckle. This can be dangerous particularly if your child is trying to escape from their seat while driving. It can also lead to them to unbuckle themselves in a stop or crash. An easy solution is to install a Buckle Guard on your car seat. This prevents your child from pushing the release button, and then opening their chest clip. Crotch Buckle The crotch buckle is located beneath the baby's shoulders (when in rear facing car seat) or above their shoulders (when in forward facing car seat). It should be placed as close as is possible to the baby's body and between their legs. Newborns have floppy little legs that often get tucked into the crotch of the harness and aren't in the correct position. This could cause their airway to be blocked, which can cause them to choke in an accident or lose their ability to respond. The buckle cover can be made using a simple crochet pattern to hold the legs in place. The pattern should be straightforward and not have any loose threads around the buckle. Ideally, the cover should also be constructed using a stretchy, soft yarn. It is recommended to speak with a child passenger safety technician (who is an expert in the field of car seats) to learn more about your specific model and how to properly secure it. Even if you carefully follow the instructions that come with your car seat, there is still a lot to be learned. Infant car seats are made specifically for babies and small infants. They are attached to a base that remains in the car and can be removed with just one click of a button. They have several characteristics that make them safer than the larger convertible car seats and include a recline indicator to ensure that the baby is upright. Many parents choose infant car seats due to their portability and convenience, especially when travelling. It is important to remember that these seats are only safe for use until your child is at the maximum weight and height limits of the seat. When your baby is no longer in the infant car seat, they need to be able to switch to a convertible car seat. These seats offer excellent safety features, including carefully engineered side impact protection as well as 5-point harness. They are more difficult to move from one vehicle another, and they take up more room than infant car seats. To make a crotch-buckle cover for your convertible car seat, an extra large hook and size 5 crochet thread is needed. The cover should be designed to fit over the buckle of the car seat with some inches left to drape over the edge of the car seat. Start with a standing sc in the initial chain from the end of the strap. Work in sc all around the strap including the chains from the previous row. Repeat the same process at the other end. Attach the strap and weave ends.