Which Car Seat Is Right For You?
There are three common types of car seats available: infant car seats, convertible car seats, and booster car seats.
NOTE: THE CHILD’S WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND AGE ARE ALL IMPORTANT FACTORS IN DETERMINING WHICH CAR SEAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD.
- Infant Car Seats are designed for newborns and usually include a carry handle to help parents transport their child to and from the car.
- Convertible Car Seats offer more than one mode of use. They can be used rear-facing for an infant and later used forward-facing for toddlers.
- Booster Car Seats with a built-in harness can be used for toddlers. Older children can use them as belt-positioning boosters until they no longer need a car seat.
To determine which car seat type and model meets your child’s needs, consult with a certified child passenger safety technician and carefully read the car seat package, warning labels and instruction manual.