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What makes Car Seats Safe?
Car seat manufacturers perform intensive crash tests on their products before putting them through a certification process to ensure quality. This means that you can be sure of your child's safety when restrained within a car seat. These seats are designed after careful research and contain a number of safety features that play a vital role in ensuring your little one's safety. The most important features that render car seats safe for your child are:
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Harness Slots
To fit your baby in to car seat as per his/her growing height.
To fit your baby in to car seat as per his/her growing height.
2
Comfort pads
To Protect your baby's delicate skin from hard harness straps. In addition to dispersing the energy in case of a crash, these pads ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
To Protect your baby's delicate skin from hard harness straps. In addition to dispersing the energy in case of a crash, these pads ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
3
Chest clip
To keep chest straps together.
To keep chest straps together.
4
Comfort pads
To ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
To ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
5
Latch harness
To ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
To ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward.
6
Latch hooks
To anchor your child's car seat into your car's seat.
To anchor your child's car seat into your car's seat.
7
Harness adjuster lever
Adjusts length of the safety harness straps.
Adjusts length of the safety harness straps.
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Harness adjuster strap
Adjusts length of the harness straps to fit your child's height.
Adjusts length of the harness straps to fit your child's height.
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Seat cover
To wash and clean, to maintain hygiene of the baby.
To wash and clean, to maintain hygiene of the baby.
10
Harness yokes
To adjust harness to fit your baby in to car seat as per his/her growing height.
To adjust harness to fit your baby in to car seat as per his/her growing height.
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Car seat Base
To anchor your child's car seat with An ISOFIX connector at a fixed point in your car's seat.
To anchor your child's car seat with An ISOFIX connector at a fixed point in your car's seat.
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Latch hooks
To anchor your child's car seat into your car's seat.
To anchor your child's car seat into your car's seat.
Seatbelt guides
In some car seat models, you can secure your child via the car's seat belt system. The seatbelt guides in such models ensure that the seatbelts are threaded through the seat so that your child is in the best possible position. View Car Seats with Seatbelt Guides
In some car seat models, you can secure your child via the car's seat belt system. The seatbelt guides in such models ensure that the seatbelts are threaded through the seat so that your child is in the best possible position. View Car Seats with Seatbelt Guides
Side impact protection
Car seats with side impact protection, maintain the alignment of the baby's head, neck and spine, in case of an accident. The energy-absorbing foam evenly distributes the force of the crash, keeping the baby safe. View Car Seats with Side impact protection
Car seats with side impact protection, maintain the alignment of the baby's head, neck and spine, in case of an accident. The energy-absorbing foam evenly distributes the force of the crash, keeping the baby safe. View Car Seats with Side impact protection
Impact protection shield
An impact protection shield is equivalent in safety to a 5-point harness, but is shaped like a bar, and is placed across the chest and midsection of your baby. In case of an accident, it disperses the force away from your child, reducing the risk of injury. View Car Seats with Impact protection shield
An impact protection shield is equivalent in safety to a 5-point harness, but is shaped like a bar, and is placed across the chest and midsection of your baby. In case of an accident, it disperses the force away from your child, reducing the risk of injury. View Car Seats with Impact protection shield
Performance chest pads
In addition to dispersing the energy in case of a crash, these pads ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward. View Car Seats with Performance chest pads
In addition to dispersing the energy in case of a crash, these pads ensure that the baby is held securely and does not lurch forward. View Car Seats with Performance chest pads
Lateral headrests
The lateral headrests cushion the baby's head from the sides, while keeping it in a central position- this is all the protection you'll need when you hit those potholes.
The lateral headrests cushion the baby's head from the sides, while keeping it in a central position- this is all the protection you'll need when you hit those potholes.
Pitch control system
A pitch control system helps reduce your child's forward movement in the seat3. This is especially useful in heavy traffic, where a lot of braking is involved and passengers are subjected to a lot of jerks. Also, in the event of an accident, this ensures that your child is not thrown forward. View Car Seats with Pitch control system
A pitch control system helps reduce your child's forward movement in the seat3. This is especially useful in heavy traffic, where a lot of braking is involved and passengers are subjected to a lot of jerks. Also, in the event of an accident, this ensures that your child is not thrown forward. View Car Seats with Pitch control system
Removable pillow
A baby's head is extremely sensitive to shocks. A pillow offers added protection, so the back of his head remains protected no matter what the condition of the road. View Car Seats with Removable pillow
A baby's head is extremely sensitive to shocks. A pillow offers added protection, so the back of his head remains protected no matter what the condition of the road. View Car Seats with Removable pillow
Side wings
Side wings are those padded sections on the car seat that are about the height of the baby's chest and shoulders. When seated, the baby gets to rest snugly between the padding, which means longer rides just became more comfortable.
Side wings are those padded sections on the car seat that are about the height of the baby's chest and shoulders. When seated, the baby gets to rest snugly between the padding, which means longer rides just became more comfortable.
Multiple harness slots
When choosing a taller model look for well-spaced harness slots which can be raised as your baby grows, it is utmost important for the safety of the child to check that harness should be fitting your child snugly and are not too tight or loose. Some car seats feature as many as 3 sets, placed 1-2 inches apart. View Car Seats with Multiple harness slots
When choosing a taller model look for well-spaced harness slots which can be raised as your baby grows, it is utmost important for the safety of the child to check that harness should be fitting your child snugly and are not too tight or loose. Some car seats feature as many as 3 sets, placed 1-2 inches apart. View Car Seats with Multiple harness slots
Head impact protection
Many car seats come with head impact protection, maintain the alignment of the baby's head and neck in case of a collision. The energy-absorbing foam evenly distributes the force of the crash, keeping the baby's head safe. View Car Seats with Head impact protections
Many car seats come with head impact protection, maintain the alignment of the baby's head and neck in case of a collision. The energy-absorbing foam evenly distributes the force of the crash, keeping the baby's head safe. View Car Seats with Head impact protections
Safety Harness
All car seats are essentially equipped with safety harnesses. There are several kinds of harnesses - padded, un-padded, height adjustable, etc.
5-point safety harness: This is to secure the baby through five straps. Two at the shoulders, two at the hips and one at the crotch, all connected through a buckle release mechanism.
3-point safety harness: This is a Y-shaped straps arrangement. Two straps securing both shoulders and one at the crotch. All are connected through a buckle release mechanism.
2-point safety harness: This is a lap belt that goes over the waist.
The safest one for your baby among these is the 5-point harness, as it ensures that your baby is restrained at shoulders, hips and pelvic region. This will take away the impact of the crash from baby’s more delicate parts.
All car seats are essentially equipped with safety harnesses. There are several kinds of harnesses - padded, un-padded, height adjustable, etc.
5-point safety harness: This is to secure the baby through five straps. Two at the shoulders, two at the hips and one at the crotch, all connected through a buckle release mechanism.
3-point safety harness: This is a Y-shaped straps arrangement. Two straps securing both shoulders and one at the crotch. All are connected through a buckle release mechanism.
2-point safety harness: This is a lap belt that goes over the waist.
The safest one for your baby among these is the 5-point harness, as it ensures that your baby is restrained at shoulders, hips and pelvic region. This will take away the impact of the crash from baby’s more delicate parts.
Lateral headrests
The lateral headrests cushion the baby's head from the sides, while keeping it in a central position- this is all the protection you'll need when you hit those potholes.
The lateral headrests cushion the baby's head from the sides, while keeping it in a central position- this is all the protection you'll need when you hit those potholes.
Adjustable multi-recline position
Any angle less than 150 degrees will be unsafe for an infant, since babies can't sit in an upright position until they're about 6 months old. Be careful to note the various reclining angles before making your purchase. View Car Seats with Adjustable multi-recline position
Any angle less than 150 degrees will be unsafe for an infant, since babies can't sit in an upright position until they're about 6 months old. Be careful to note the various reclining angles before making your purchase. View Car Seats with Adjustable multi-recline position
Extra padded inner lining
Considering the many naps your baby will be taking in the car, you might want to spend a little extra attention on the car seat's padding, especially if you're considering a convertible, which you will end up using for a longer period.
Considering the many naps your baby will be taking in the car, you might want to spend a little extra attention on the car seat's padding, especially if you're considering a convertible, which you will end up using for a longer period.
Thermotex fabric padding
The padding in some car seats are made of breathable fabric, so whether it's hot or cold, your baby will be dry and comfortable. (You'll thank us later when you take that long road trip out of the city.)
The padding in some car seats are made of breathable fabric, so whether it's hot or cold, your baby will be dry and comfortable. (You'll thank us later when you take that long road trip out of the city.)
Seat height
The general thumb rule is - the taller the model, the longer it's likely to be in use. It's only as your child grows older that weight becomes a primary consideration.
The general thumb rule is - the taller the model, the longer it's likely to be in use. It's only as your child grows older that weight becomes a primary consideration.
Wide age bracket
All factors, like build material, foam quality, etc., have an impact on the longevity of a car seat. When making your choice, consider the fact that plastic is less sturdy than metal, and EPS foam more brittle than EPP foam. However, all child car seats have an expiry date- 6 years on average- and will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
All factors, like build material, foam quality, etc., have an impact on the longevity of a car seat. When making your choice, consider the fact that plastic is less sturdy than metal, and EPS foam more brittle than EPP foam. However, all child car seats have an expiry date- 6 years on average- and will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Weight capacity
As your baby grows older, he will start to get heavier, and not all car seats are designed to handle that equally well. If you're buying a convertible/booster, it makes sense to look for higher weight capacity. All car seats come with a defined weight capacity, and it should be considered while making a choice.
As your baby grows older, he will start to get heavier, and not all car seats are designed to handle that equally well. If you're buying a convertible/booster, it makes sense to look for higher weight capacity. All car seats come with a defined weight capacity, and it should be considered while making a choice.
Durable cover
Some covers are made of more durable fabric, which will increase the life of your car seat. Some even feature extra padding and extra protection for your car, with additional pockets for storage.
Some covers are made of more durable fabric, which will increase the life of your car seat. Some even feature extra padding and extra protection for your car, with additional pockets for storage.
Multiple uses
Some car seats are built to double up as carry cots, rockers, can be integrated into pushchairs or used inside aircraft (although not all applications will be possible within the same model).
Some car seats are built to double up as carry cots, rockers, can be integrated into pushchairs or used inside aircraft (although not all applications will be possible within the same model).
EPS(Expanded Polystyrene) / EPP(Expanded Polypropylene) Foam
EPS or Expanded Polystyrene foam (also found in bicycle helmets and portable freezers) absorbs energy, protecting the baby in case of a crash. Its more modern variant, EPP or Expanded Polypropylene foam, is more durable and flexible, making it the safer of the two options.
EPS or Expanded Polystyrene foam (also found in bicycle helmets and portable freezers) absorbs energy, protecting the baby in case of a crash. Its more modern variant, EPP or Expanded Polypropylene foam, is more durable and flexible, making it the safer of the two options.
Absorbing material
Babies can get messy wherever they are, and the car is no exception. So whether you're dealing with spilled fluids, wet pants or sweaty backs, an absorbent material for the base will ensure that your car seat stays dry, and the baby stays comfortable.
Babies can get messy wherever they are, and the car is no exception. So whether you're dealing with spilled fluids, wet pants or sweaty backs, an absorbent material for the base will ensure that your car seat stays dry, and the baby stays comfortable.
Combination of baby seat & child's car seat
Convertible car seats combine the features of both an infant carrier and a toddler car seat, although they lack the portability offered by an infant car seat.
Convertible car seats combine the features of both an infant carrier and a toddler car seat, although they lack the portability offered by an infant car seat.
Slim base
Some car seats have contoured, narrow bases, while others are flatter and broader. While broader is sometimes better, preferably the ones in the back. You'll be better off if you first check the specifics of your car seats, before making up your mind.
Some car seats have contoured, narrow bases, while others are flatter and broader. While broader is sometimes better, preferably the ones in the back. You'll be better off if you first check the specifics of your car seats, before making up your mind.
Lightweight design
This feature applies to infant car seats, since those are likely to be the only ones you will be transferring to and from the car. But be careful when choosing an infant car seat for its weight alone. While lighter is more convenient, the sturdier, safer models are generally made of a tougher, more durable material.
This feature applies to infant car seats, since those are likely to be the only ones you will be transferring to and from the car. But be careful when choosing an infant car seat for its weight alone. While lighter is more convenient, the sturdier, safer models are generally made of a tougher, more durable material.
Adaptable to wide variety of cars
The car seat should compatible to variety of the car, if the baby travels in your car, or your dad's or your friend's car, or for that matter in a cab. It helps to have a car seat that adapts well with multiple cars.
The car seat should compatible to variety of the car, if the baby travels in your car, or your dad's or your friend's car, or for that matter in a cab. It helps to have a car seat that adapts well with multiple cars.
Aircraft approved
Some car seats are built to airline specifications, so the baby won't have to deal with an ill-fitting seatbelt, and you won't have any worries should you encounter turbulence. View Car Seats with Aircraft approved
Some car seats are built to airline specifications, so the baby won't have to deal with an ill-fitting seatbelt, and you won't have any worries should you encounter turbulence. View Car Seats with Aircraft approved
ISOFIX - International Standards Organization Fix
ISOFIX - International Standards Organization Fix This is a standard for attachment parts in a car. An ISOFIX connector is a fixed point on your car's seat that anchors your child's car seat. Since not every car has this facility, retracting them allows you to install the child car seat even in non-ISOFIX cars.
ISOFIX - International Standards Organization Fix This is a standard for attachment parts in a car. An ISOFIX connector is a fixed point on your car's seat that anchors your child's car seat. Since not every car has this facility, retracting them allows you to install the child car seat even in non-ISOFIX cars.
Seatbelt integration
Most boosters are built to integrate with the car's seat belt system. Before making your purchase, just make sure that your booster seat comes with seat-belt adjusters, which will ensure that the belt is always in the right position, as your baby grows. View Car Seats with Seatbelt integration
Most boosters are built to integrate with the car's seat belt system. Before making your purchase, just make sure that your booster seat comes with seat-belt adjusters, which will ensure that the belt is always in the right position, as your baby grows. View Car Seats with Seatbelt integration
5-function handle
The 5-function handle is especially handy for a carry cot-car seat combination, as it enables mounting, reclining, sitting, rocking and carrying. View Car Seats with 5-function handle
The 5-function handle is especially handy for a carry cot-car seat combination, as it enables mounting, reclining, sitting, rocking and carrying. View Car Seats with 5-function handle
Integrated diagonal seatbelt
This feature is exclusive to boosters, particularly backless boosters that use the car's seat belt system to secure the baby. They provide a slot to insert and position the seat belt, so the car seat stays in place.
This feature is exclusive to boosters, particularly backless boosters that use the car's seat belt system to secure the baby. They provide a slot to insert and position the seat belt, so the car seat stays in place.
Harness retainer
The harness retainer secures the harness in place, so you can get your baby in and out of the seat without the buckle and harness getting in the way.
The harness retainer secures the harness in place, so you can get your baby in and out of the seat without the buckle and harness getting in the way.
1 - pull frontal harness adjustment
A frontal harness adjustment is a strap that lets you adjust the harness from the front. The single-pull mechanism makes it easy to adjust your baby's position even while seated in the front seat (provided you can reach it, of course).
A frontal harness adjustment is a strap that lets you adjust the harness from the front. The single-pull mechanism makes it easy to adjust your baby's position even while seated in the front seat (provided you can reach it, of course).
Seatbelt locking
Some car seats have an extra lock that engages with the car's seat belt to secure the child more firmly. If you're getting a booster seat, you won't have to worry about this feature- the integrated diagonal seatbelt should do just fine.
Some car seats have an extra lock that engages with the car's seat belt to secure the child more firmly. If you're getting a booster seat, you won't have to worry about this feature- the integrated diagonal seatbelt should do just fine.
Single-hand recline adjustment
If your car seat comes with the recline facility (boosters generally don't have this feature), you would want something that's easy to handle. Look for recline adjustments that mention ease of use, like single-hand recline adjustment.
If your car seat comes with the recline facility (boosters generally don't have this feature), you would want something that's easy to handle. Look for recline adjustments that mention ease of use, like single-hand recline adjustment.
Single button shoulder belt adjustment
Seat belts can get tangled, especially in case of booster seats. To fix this problem, some car seats have a shoulder belt adjustment, which while adjusting the harness for your child's changing height, also helps keep the seat belt from twisting.
Seat belts can get tangled, especially in case of booster seats. To fix this problem, some car seats have a shoulder belt adjustment, which while adjusting the harness for your child's changing height, also helps keep the seat belt from twisting.
Easily removable washable covers
Babies are messy, and over time, the car seat's covers will accumulate food crumbs, stains, dirt and eventually germs. So look for removable covers that are machine-washable. View Car Seats with Easily removable washable covers
Babies are messy, and over time, the car seat's covers will accumulate food crumbs, stains, dirt and eventually germs. So look for removable covers that are machine-washable. View Car Seats with Easily removable washable covers
Detachable seat cushioning
Some car seats take the detachable bit a step further, with removable padding that can be machine-washed at will.
Some car seats take the detachable bit a step further, with removable padding that can be machine-washed at will.
LATCH System
The LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) is a kind of car seat standard in western countries. A metal bar is mounted between the lower back portion of the car's seat and cushion, and can be attached to the child car seat with special buckles. View Car Seats with LATCH System
The LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) is a kind of car seat standard in western countries. A metal bar is mounted between the lower back portion of the car's seat and cushion, and can be attached to the child car seat with special buckles. View Car Seats with LATCH System
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