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Car Seat Newborn Car seats for infants are designed to fit snugly and securely for babies. Most are “click in and snap” models, which makes them convenient. Make sure the chest clip is placed in the right place to your baby's armpits. If the seat manufacturer permits you to use a tightly rolled receiving blanket to fill in any gaps between your baby's crotch strap and their bottom, to prevent sliding. Safety Seat Labels When shopping for a car seat for newborns or other baby products, be sure to read the labels carefully. The labels will provide you with valuable details on how to use and care for the product. They can aid in identifying counterfeit or non-compliant products. For instance, if notice that a child safety seat has been marked down significantly from the initial price, be wary. That lower price could mean that the car seat has been altered with, is not compliant with U.S. standards, or was created to be sold in an overseas market. In these cases, a lower price may make the car seat less safe, and could cause serious injury to children in the event of an accident. The requirements for labeling car seats are extremely specific. They must be met to pass inspections and be sold legally in the United States. The label must be white and have red and black letters to show that the seat complies with federal regulations. It should also include a label on the seat's side that lists the model number serial numbers, date of production and the instructions to use it. A valid car seat also includes a manual and registration certificate that confirms that the seat was purchased from an authorized dealer. Another important element on the label of a car seat is the child's weight and height limits. These limits will tell you if the seat is right for your child. For instance when your child is short and weighs less than 22 pounds, you'll need to get a rear-facing car seat. Certain seats, especially convertible seats, come with a label on them that tells you how to recline it properly. This could include an instruction to level the seat with the ground or a ball that has to be placed in a specific slot. This is vital since reclining a seat can put your infant at risk for injury in the event of an accident. The majority of manufacturers place the warning label in a central location on the front edge of the cushion for the booster seat. This is the preferred location because it is easily accessible to the child while he is in the booster seat. It is also easy to read and will not be obscured by clothing or other objects that might obscure the message. Harness Straps If your child is a stroller, car seat or any other type of carrier it is important to ensure that the harness straps are secure and correctly positioned. This is particularly important for babies, who can easily slip out of an unsecure harness or even get ejected from the event of a crash. The 5-point harness is designed to touch five different points on your child's body (shoulders hips, the back and between the crotch and shoulders) to evenly distribute any crash forces. The straps should fit comfortably but not be uncomfortable. If you are unsure of the fit, you can use the “Pinch Test”. With your thumb and finger, pinch the strap at the shoulder of your child. If the strap feels too tight that it causes discomfort it's tight and needs to be released. Many parents feel that their child's harness is too tight. But, this could be more dangerous than straps that are too loose. A loose strap can move with your child's torso in an accident and cause spinal compression and cause injury or death. If your child is a forward-facing child, the harness straps should be positioned snugly above or below the shoulders. A strap that is placed below the shoulder can cause the child's torso move too far forward in the event of a crash. This could cause them to be removed from the car seat, or even into the windshield. This could lead them to strike the shoulder restraint with their head, causing severe injuries or even death. If the chest clip of your child is above their armpits, it's recommended to put a blanket or washcloths on the side of the infant as neck and head support. This will stop them from squirming their way across the back of the seat, potentially getting their neck caught on the chest clip and strangling themselves in a crash. Chest Clip The chest clip is one of the most misunderstood functions on car seats. Many parents believe that the chest clip holds the child in the seat. Even when it's correctly positioned, it can still have some scary myths related to it (lower chest clips puncturing the stomach, for instance). First of all the chest clip can't physically hold your child during the event of a crash. The crotch clip is the primary reason for this, so it is important to buckle the harness at your crotch instead of the chest. If the chest clip is set too low, the straps may slide off of the shoulders during the event of a crash. This could lead to being thrown from the car seat. It is recommended that the chest clip is set at an armpit level, as the majority of car seat guidelines recommend. Chest clips are designed as a pre-crash positioning device to help keep the harness straps on the child's shoulders and in line with their arms. In the event of a crash it's not uncommon for the chest clip to break or move down because of the force applied to it during the accident, but this doesn't affect your child's safety in any way so long as the harness is secured at the crotch buckle. If travel infant car seat is wearing blankets or jackets be sure to take it off it before you buckle the harness as this can make it difficult for the harness straps to be being properly positioned on their shoulders. In the same way, heavy outer clothing should be kept at home when you take your toddler or infant for a ride in the car seat. A chest clip that isn't positioned correctly can also prevent your child from being able to reach their seat belt buckle and unfasten the buckle. This could be risky, especially if your child is trying to escape from their seat while driving. It can also cause the buckle to be unfastened in a stop or crash. The best solution is to install a Buckle Guard on your car seat. It stops your child from pressing the release button, and then opening their chest clip. Crotch Buckle The crotch strap is located either under the baby's shoulders in a rear-facing car seat, or above them (if in a forward-facing car seat). It should be as close to their body as it is possible and placed between their legs. Little legs of newborns are floppy that are often stuck in the crotch of the harness and aren't in the correct position. This can cause their airway to be restricted, causing them to choke in an accident or lose their ability to respond. The cover for the buckle can be made with a simple crochet pattern to keep the legs in place. The pattern should be simple and should not have loose threads that are affixed to the buckle. Ideally, the cover should be made using a stretchy, soft yarn. It is recommended to talk to a child passenger safety technician (who is an expert in the field of car seats) for more information about your particular model and the best method to secure it. Even if you've followed the instructions for your car seat there is always more to learn than what is apparent. Infant car seats are designed specifically for newborns and small infants. They are attached to the base of the vehicle and can be removed with a single click. They come with a variety of features that make them more secure than convertible car seats that are larger and include a recline indicator to make sure the baby is upright. Many parents prefer infant car seat because they are convenient and portable, especially when traveling. It is important to note that they're only safe for use until your child is at the maximum height and weight limitations of the seat. If your child has outgrown their car seat for infants, you will need change to a convertible car seat. These seats offer excellent safety features, like carefully engineered side impact protection and 5-point harness. However, they're more difficult to move from vehicle to vehicle and take up more space than infant car seats. A large hook and five crochet thread are needed to create a crotch-buckle cover for your convertible seat. The cover should fit over the buckle of the car seat, leaving some inches of fabric to drape over the edge. Begin by making an sc standing on the first chain at the end of the belt. Work in scs all over the strap including the chains from the previous row. Repeat the process at the opposite end. Secure the strap and weave ends.