Modern vehicles have many safety features for adults, but parents are responsible for providing special safety protection for children. However, it can be confusing to decide on a child safety seat because there are so many different choices. What type do you need?

Infant car seats must be rear facing. These seats should be used for infants weighing under 20 pounds and who are under a year old. This seat is convenient because it allows you to unclip it from the base and carry your infant it.

Convertible seats are very versatile. You can use these seats with rear facing infants, or children under 40 pounds that face forward. These seats can be bought in different configurations; so it is necessary to do your homework to make sure your child is secured correctly. The advantage to these seats is that they are cost effective because you never have to buy an infant car seat.

Booster seats act as an intermediate seat between the infant and convertible seat and a seat belt. These seats are for children that weigh from 40-65 pounds and are forward facing.

Don’t get overwhelmed by the options for child seats. Research car seats ahead of time so that when you get to the store you will know what you’re looking at. It’s up to you to be responsible for the safety of your child. This includes buying a suitable car seat and having an emergency roadside assistance program so that you never end up stranded on the side of the road.