Also, read your car's owner manual section on car seats, it may help make sure that the installation is done properly. It is important to keep the car seat instructions, as you will need them to adjust the seat, as your baby gets older. It is also important to fill in and send in your registration card to the manufacturer, as it will be important in case you car seat is recalled. Infants should ride facing the back of the car until they have reached at least one year of age and weigh at least 20 lbs. Children who weigh more than 20 lbs.
Parents often ask which brand or make of car seats is best.
There really is no one seat that is the best or safest. The best car seat is the one that fits your baby's size and weight and can be correctly installed in your car. On a final note, it is important to know that in the case of an accident, an improperly-installed, or otherwise unsafe car seat can result in severe injury to a child. The best way to keep your child safe in the event of a car accident is to select a car seat that meets all current safety standards and make sure it is properly installed in your car. 1999-2000, Dr. Paul Communications Inc., All rights reserved.