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I am excited to announce that I am officially a great aunt! It’s crazy that I am going to be a parent at the same time as my niece and nephew. I watched them grow up and feel like they are my first babies. Now they are having babies of their own. A lot has changed in the parenting world since they were little and learning to navigate life as a modern parent can be confusing. In the beginning nothing feels more confusing than trying to figure out those car seats!
So here are some tips on installing your car seat:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL
- Read the manual as soon as you take it out of the box. Be sure you are familiar with the directions on how to properly install the make and model car seat you are using.
- Save the receipt! Just in case the car seat does not work with your make of vehicle.
- Register your car seat with the manufacturer so you can get alerts about any recalls.
- Find out if there are car seat check events available in your area. Learn more about the importance of car seat checks at Cars.com.
- Research the car seat safety laws in your state. Familiarize yourself with ages for rear and forward facing travel.
AFTER YOU INSTALL
- Keep an eye on the expiration date of your car seat. It is not safe to use it passed that point.
- If you are ever in an accident be sure to replace the car seat in your car.
- If you can, limit the number of times you remove the car seats and swap between vehicles. This will ensure effective use each time your kid gets in the car.
- Review the weight and height requirements for your car seat often and compare to your child. Kids grow out of things so fast and you don’t want to be caught off guard with an ineffective car seat.
Every parent wants the best for their baby from the very beginning. If you are unsure at any time about your car seat safety ask for help, or look for a scheduled car seat check in your area.
The Whatever Mom is a twin mom learning to let go of perfection. She shares her real life struggles with parenting through her blog and contributes her time and talents as a writer to Hudson Valley Parent and Masshole Mommy. When she isn’t writing you can find her chugging coffee, folding laundry and not judging other parents. Don’t forget to subscribe via email so you never miss a blog post again! You can also find her work featured on MamapediaÂ
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