Nearly all cars and infant car seats since 2002 are manufactured with a LATCH system, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children and makes it easier to get the child seat installed correctly. Yet, at least 40% of car seats in the study were installed too loosely. Your child’s car seat should be firmly in place, giving no more than one inch of movement front-to-back or side-to-side. Be sure to check (and double check) the one-inch rule and that your system is properly fastened before bringing home your newborn.<\/p>\n
2) Fit is everything when it comes to your baby’s harness<\/strong><\/h2>\nA rare few new parents had a true grasp on the right fit for their baby\u2019s harness. To get the right fit, the Mayo Clinic\u00a0suggests placing the harness or chest clip even with your child\u2019s armpits (not the abdomen or neck), making sure the straps and harness lie flat against your child\u2019s chest and over his or her hips with no slack.2<\/sup><\/p>\n3) Beware (and aware) of after-market product<\/strong><\/h2>\nAnother mistake is using aftermarket products that were not approved with your seat.3<\/sup> Given the amount of shade covers, mirrors, swaddlers, pads and head support products that can be found anywhere baby products are sold, it\u2019s surprisingly common. The truth is these products \u2013 unless specifically approved for your seat \u2013 may actually pose a threat to your infant by impeding the effectiveness of the harness, pushing your baby out of a protected posture, and even becoming a hazard themselves in a crash. To be safe, look for products from the same manufacturer as your car seat and make sure they are approved.<\/p>\n4) Get the right angle for your angel<\/strong><\/h2>\nPer the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-facing infant car seats are designed specifically to cradle and move with your child in the event of an accident to reduce the stress to the child\u2019s fragile neck and spinal cord.4 <\/sup>It will also help protect your little one from slouching or rocking forward while driving. The proper angle settings vary depending on your product, so be sure to refer to this detail in your manufacturer\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n5) Create a cushion for your baby<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe rationale for rear-seat placement of an infant car seat is primarily to protect your baby from the impact of an airbag during an accident. Following this same logic, it\u2019s important to keep a cushion of space around your car seat to act a buffer in the event of impact. The Mayo Clinic further suggests securing the car seat in a rear-center position when possible, away from proximity to doors and seats.2<\/sup><\/p>\nBringing home your newborn should be one of the most exciting events in your lives. Taking the right safety measures will get you off to the best parental start.<\/p>\n
For peace of mind, consult a local\u00a0car seat inspection station<\/a>\u00a0near you. Families participating in the study who worked with a certified car seat technician prior to their child\u2019s birth were 10 times less likely to make these common mistakes.5<\/sup><\/p>\nTo support your growing family, make sure you (and your new little one) are properly covered in the event of an accident. For a car insurance coverage consultation and to see if you can save money, talk to a licensed Answer Financial agent at 1-800-258-5101or get quotes online at\u00a0AnswerFinancial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nCitations<\/u>:
1) www.aap.org<\/a>
2) mayoclinic.org<\/a>
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3) Beware (and aware) of after-market product<\/strong><\/h2>\nAnother mistake is using aftermarket products that were not approved with your seat.3<\/sup> Given the amount of shade covers, mirrors, swaddlers, pads and head support products that can be found anywhere baby products are sold, it\u2019s surprisingly common. The truth is these products \u2013 unless specifically approved for your seat \u2013 may actually pose a threat to your infant by impeding the effectiveness of the harness, pushing your baby out of a protected posture, and even becoming a hazard themselves in a crash. To be safe, look for products from the same manufacturer as your car seat and make sure they are approved.<\/p>\n4) Get the right angle for your angel<\/strong><\/h2>\nPer the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-facing infant car seats are designed specifically to cradle and move with your child in the event of an accident to reduce the stress to the child\u2019s fragile neck and spinal cord.4 <\/sup>It will also help protect your little one from slouching or rocking forward while driving. The proper angle settings vary depending on your product, so be sure to refer to this detail in your manufacturer\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n5) Create a cushion for your baby<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe rationale for rear-seat placement of an infant car seat is primarily to protect your baby from the impact of an airbag during an accident. Following this same logic, it\u2019s important to keep a cushion of space around your car seat to act a buffer in the event of impact. The Mayo Clinic further suggests securing the car seat in a rear-center position when possible, away from proximity to doors and seats.2<\/sup><\/p>\nBringing home your newborn should be one of the most exciting events in your lives. Taking the right safety measures will get you off to the best parental start.<\/p>\n
For peace of mind, consult a local\u00a0car seat inspection station<\/a>\u00a0near you. Families participating in the study who worked with a certified car seat technician prior to their child\u2019s birth were 10 times less likely to make these common mistakes.5<\/sup><\/p>\nTo support your growing family, make sure you (and your new little one) are properly covered in the event of an accident. For a car insurance coverage consultation and to see if you can save money, talk to a licensed Answer Financial agent at 1-800-258-5101or get quotes online at\u00a0AnswerFinancial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nCitations<\/u>:
1) www.aap.org<\/a>
2) mayoclinic.org<\/a>
3) nhtsa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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4) Get the right angle for your angel<\/strong><\/h2>\nPer the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-facing infant car seats are designed specifically to cradle and move with your child in the event of an accident to reduce the stress to the child\u2019s fragile neck and spinal cord.4 <\/sup>It will also help protect your little one from slouching or rocking forward while driving. The proper angle settings vary depending on your product, so be sure to refer to this detail in your manufacturer\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n5) Create a cushion for your baby<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe rationale for rear-seat placement of an infant car seat is primarily to protect your baby from the impact of an airbag during an accident. Following this same logic, it\u2019s important to keep a cushion of space around your car seat to act a buffer in the event of impact. The Mayo Clinic further suggests securing the car seat in a rear-center position when possible, away from proximity to doors and seats.2<\/sup><\/p>\nBringing home your newborn should be one of the most exciting events in your lives. Taking the right safety measures will get you off to the best parental start.<\/p>\n
For peace of mind, consult a local\u00a0car seat inspection station<\/a>\u00a0near you. Families participating in the study who worked with a certified car seat technician prior to their child\u2019s birth were 10 times less likely to make these common mistakes.5<\/sup><\/p>\nTo support your growing family, make sure you (and your new little one) are properly covered in the event of an accident. For a car insurance coverage consultation and to see if you can save money, talk to a licensed Answer Financial agent at 1-800-258-5101or get quotes online at\u00a0AnswerFinancial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nCitations<\/u>:
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5) Create a cushion for your baby<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe rationale for rear-seat placement of an infant car seat is primarily to protect your baby from the impact of an airbag during an accident. Following this same logic, it\u2019s important to keep a cushion of space around your car seat to act a buffer in the event of impact. The Mayo Clinic further suggests securing the car seat in a rear-center position when possible, away from proximity to doors and seats.2<\/sup><\/p>\nBringing home your newborn should be one of the most exciting events in your lives. Taking the right safety measures will get you off to the best parental start.<\/p>\n
For peace of mind, consult a local\u00a0car seat inspection station<\/a>\u00a0near you. Families participating in the study who worked with a certified car seat technician prior to their child\u2019s birth were 10 times less likely to make these common mistakes.5<\/sup><\/p>\nTo support your growing family, make sure you (and your new little one) are properly covered in the event of an accident. For a car insurance coverage consultation and to see if you can save money, talk to a licensed Answer Financial agent at 1-800-258-5101or get quotes online at\u00a0AnswerFinancial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nCitations<\/u>:
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Bringing home your newborn should be one of the most exciting events in your lives. Taking the right safety measures will get you off to the best parental start.<\/p>\n
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