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Car Seat Newborn Infant car seats are designed to be a snug and secure fit for infants. They also offer convenience as the majority of them are designed to be a “click-in and -snap” model. The chest clip should be centered between your baby's armpits. If the seat manufacturer allows you to use a tightly rolled receiving blanket to fill in any gap between your baby's crotch strap and their bottom to stop slouching. Safety Seat Labels When you are shopping for a car seat or other baby products make sure you read the labels carefully. The labels will provide you with valuable information about how to use and care for the product. They can also be used to identify products that aren't legal or not authentic. For example, if you notice that the price of a child safety seat has been marked down substantially from the initial price, be wary. This price reduction could indicate that the car seat was modified and is not compliant with U.S. safety standards, or is made for an international market. In those cases, the lower price could make the car seat less secure and could cause serious injury to your child if it is involved in a crash. The requirements for labeling car seats are extremely specific. They must be met in order to pass inspections, and to be legally sold in the United States. This is white labels with red and black lettering which indicates that the seat complies with federal requirements, and a label on the back of the seat that lists the model number serial number, date of manufacture and instructions on how to use the car seat. A valid car seat includes a user's manual and registration card that proves the seat was purchased from a licensed dealer. Another important element on the label of a car seat is the child's weight and height limits. These limits help you determine which car seat is appropriate for your child. If your child is petite and weighs under 22 pounds, you'll need a rear-facing child's seat. Certain seats, particularly convertible seats, may have a label that tells you how to recline the seat properly. This could be a line to level the seat with the ground or a ball which needs to be in a certain slot. This is important because a seat that is not properly reclining can cause injuries to your child in the case of an accident. Most manufacturers place the warning label on the front of the booster seat cushion. This is because it will be readily accessible when the child is riding in the seat. It's 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 car seat, stroller or another type of vehicle it is important to ensure that their harness straps are snug and properly placed. This is especially crucial for babies who could easily slip out of an unsecure harness or even be ejected from the vehicle in an accident. The 5-point harness is designed to connect five different points on your child's body (shoulders hips, the back and between the crotch and shoulders) to distribute evenly any impact forces. The straps should fit snugly but not be uncomfortable. If you're unsure of the fit, you can try the “Pinch Test”. Use your fingers and thumbs to pinch the strap on your infant's shoulders. If the strap is so tight it causes discomfort it needs to be loosen. Many parents believe that their child's harness is too tight. However, this can be more risky than straps that are too loose. A strap that is loose can move around the torso of your child in an accident, causing compression on their spine and possibly causing injury or even death. If your child is facing towards the front, the harness straps must be placed snugly over the shoulders. A strap positioned below the shoulder can allow their torsos to move too far forward in a collision, which could cause them to eject from the car seat or be to be thrown into the windshield. This could cause them to hit the shoulder restraint with their head, causing severe injury or even death. If the chest clip of your child is higher than their armpits, it is recommended to place tightly-rolled blankets or washcloths next to the baby as neck and head support. This will stop them from squirming in the back seat and catching their neck in the chest clip, which could lead to strangulation in the event of a car crash. Chest Clip The chest clip is among the most misunderstood functions on car seats. Many parents believe that the chest clip is what holds the child in the seat. Even if it's properly positioned, it could still have some scary myths that are associated with it (lower chest clips puncturing the stomach, for example). travel infant car seat isn't strong enough to support your child during a crash. This is the responsibility of the crotch buckle which is why it's crucial to ensure that the harness is buckled at the crotch, not the chest. If the chest clip is too low, it can cause the straps of the harness to slide off of shoulders in a crash, and could result in an ejection from the seat. This is why it's recommended to place the chest clip in the armpit as well as the position that most car seat instruction manuals recommend placing it. Chest clips function as a pre-crash positioning device that helps keep the harness straps in place and on the child's shoulders. It's not uncommon for a chest clip to break in the event of a crash due to the force that is applied. However, this does not affect the safety of your child so long as they are wearing the crotch buckles. If your child wears a jacket or blanket, be sure to remove it before you buckle the harness as this can hinder the harness straps from being properly positioned on their shoulders. When taking your child in their car seat, keep bulky outer clothes at home. A chest clip that isn't positioned correctly can also prevent your child from being able to reach their seat belt buckle to unfasten the buckle. This can be dangerous especially if your child is trying to escape from their seat while driving. It can also cause the buckle to be unfastened accidentally during a sudden stop or crash. Installing a Buckle Guard to your car seat will deter your child from pressing the release button, and then opening their chest clips. Crotch Buckle The crotch buckle can be found beneath the baby's shoulders (when in a rear facing car seat) or above their shoulders (when in forward facing car seat). It should be positioned as close as is possible to the baby's body and between their legs. Newborns have floppy little legs that often get stuck in the crotch of the harness and do not sit in the proper position. This can restrict their airway and cause them to choke or even become unresponsive during a crash. The buckle cover can be made using a simple crochet pattern to hold the legs in place. The pattern should be easy and should not have loose threads around the buckle. The cover should be made of a stretchy, soft material. For more information on your car seat and how it should be secured, you may need to speak with a child passenger safety expert. Even if you've followed the directions that come with your car seat there is still a lot to learn. Infant car seats are specially designed for babies and smaller infants. They are attached to a base that stays in the vehicle and is removed with just one click. They come with a variety of security features, including an integrated recline indicator that ensures the baby is sitting up straight. Many parents prefer infant car seats due to their portability and ease of use particularly when traveling. However, it's important to keep in mind that they are only safe to use until your child reaches the maximum height and weight limitations of the seat. If your baby grows out of the infant car seat, they should be able to switch to convertible car seats. These seats have excellent safety features, such as side impact protection and a five-point harnesses. They are more difficult to transfer from one vehicle to another and require more space than carseats for infants. To make a crotch-buckle cover for your convertible car seat the hook is large and a size 5 crochet thread are needed. The cover must be constructed to fit over the buckle of the car seat. There should be a couple inches left to drape over the edge of the car seat. Begin by making a standing sc on first chain near the end of the belt. Work in sc around the entire strap, including the chains from the previous row. Repeat this process until the opposite end of the strap. Fasten off and weave ends.