It’s a very exciting time for most people when they discover they’re expecting a little one;

however, the costs involved in looking after babies are far from cheap and easy. One of the main things you’ll have to purchase when the baby is nearly due is a car seat. Bringing your baby home from hospital is a beautiful experience, and the perfect car seat can make the trip back home even better for you and your baby.

Choosing the best infant car seat isn’t easy, but with the right advice and some good tips, you’ll be well on your way to finding that dream car seat that fits your car, your baby and your budget.

The first thing to remember when looking for baby car seats is that you should never take
a second-hand car seat from somebody. The main reason for this is the fact that you just
don’t know the history of that seat. As trivial as it may sound, it’s important because the car seat may have been involved in a crash or simply not have the technology needed to protect your baby in the most effective way possible.

Depending on the age of your baby, you should choose between rear-facing and front-facing car seats. Until your baby is about two years old, you should always buy a rear-facing seat. Seats facing the rear of your car protect your baby so much better, so this is an extremely important factor to consider when buying a car seat.

Finally, take your car into consideration. The seats fitted in cars vary from vehicle to vehicle, so it’s highly recommended that you try out the car seat in your car before purchasing it. The last thing you need is to buy a seat that doesn’t fit in your car when you get home!

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