Throughout the stages of his development, a toddler should be fitted with the safest seat for him, especially when it comes to traveling in a car. While there is a wide variety of seats for different ages, it is important to know the difference between a booster seat and a safety seat.
In general, car seats for children of all ages are designed to protect children's soft bones and vulnerable internal organs throughout the various stages of development from birth to age 12 or until they reach a height of 135 cm.
But when it comes to newborn babies, it's important to provide additional protection. This is where baby carriers and car seats come into play, which are optimally adapted to their tiny size and body structure. Because in the first few months after birth, a baby's neck muscles are not yet strong enough, and they are unable to lift their head on their own, baby carriers and car seats are designed to wrap around their body and provide optimal support for their neck and head.
When it comes to a baby in the first few months after birth, the guideline is to place the car seat or safety seat facing the direction of travel, so that in situations where a sudden stop or any minor braking is made, the baby is not thrown forward, but is thrown into the seat, receiving full support for the back, neck, and head, and receiving full protection. The seat's padding provides full support for the head and limits the movement of the head and neck so that the baby is not harmed.
Seat installation direction
The difference between a stroller and a car seat is that the stroller can only be installed facing the direction of travel, while the car seat comes with 3 options to choose from:
- A rear-facing car seat only
- A car seat that is positioned in the direction of travel only
- A car seat that can be placed in either direction, at the parent's choice and according to the child's age.
Traveling with the child's safety seat
While a baby carrier has a carrying handle, which allows the baby to be carried from place to place, and in many cases , baby carriers can even be adapted to compatible baby strollers , so that they can be placed on the stroller frame and taken outdoors with the child, car seats cannot be carried except for car travel purposes, and they always remain in the back seat.
Weight and height
The difference between a baby carrier and a safety seat is also reflected in its ability to carry a certain weight or adjust to the child's height. Most baby carriers are limited to carrying a maximum weight ranging from 10 to 18 kg and are suitable for toddlers whose height does not exceed 70-80 cm. In contrast, safety seats carry between 23 and 30 kg, or even more, and are suitable for children whose height reaches up to a meter and even up to 1.30 m.
What are some things to check before purchasing a baby carrier or safety seat?
- It is important to choose a quality product that meets all the strict standards.
- Make sure that the product is original and not a fake.
- It is advisable to purchase the product from a reputable company that provides a warranty on the product.
Where is it recommended to buy a stroller or safety seats?
Today, a variety of strollers with or without a carrycot, car seats, and child seats are marketed in almost every baby store . The leading chains usually work with companies with which they have an agreement, but you can only find all the brands and all the options in one place.
At MY BABY Center you will find a rich variety of models from a selection of leading companies in the production of baby products and car safety products. Our staff will be happy to help you choose the best product for you, so that you can ensure maximum safety and high quality in one product.
In addition to car seats, you will find everything needed for babies, toddlers and children here, from developmental toys to room furniture.