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car seat inserts for newborns pushchairsandprams.uk are designed to fit snugly and securely for babies. They also offer convenience since the majority of them are an “click-in and -snap” model. Make sure that the chest clip is aligned with your baby's armpits. If the manufacturer of the seat allows you to use a tightly rolled receiving blanket to cover any gap between the crotch strap of your baby and their bottom to prevent sliding. Safety Seat Labels When you are shopping for a car seat newborn or other baby items be sure to be sure to read the labels carefully. These labels can provide you with valuable information on how to use and care for the product. They can also help you identify potentially counterfeit or non-compliant products. For instance, if notice that a child safety seat has been reduced significantly from its original price, be wary. That lower price could mean that the car seat has been played with, isn't in compliance with U.S. standards, or was designed to be sold in an overseas market. In these cases, the lower price could make the seat less secure and could cause serious injury to your child in a crash. Labeling requirements for car seats are extremely specific. They must be met in order to pass inspections and to be legally sold in the United States. This includes white labels with red and black lettering that indicates the seat meets the federal requirements, as well as a label on the back of the seat which contains the model number serial number, date of manufacture and instructions for the use of the car seat. A valid car seat comes with a manual and registration card that proves that the seat was purchased from a licensed dealer. Another crucial piece of information on the label of a car seats is the child's weight and height limits. These limits will tell you whether a car seat is suitable for your child. If your child is petite and weighs less than 22 pounds, you'll need a rear-facing seat. Certain seats, including convertible seats, have the label which will show you how to recline it properly. It could be an alignment line that aligns the seat with the floor or a ball that is in an exact slot. This is important as a seat that is not properly reclining can cause injury to your child in the event of an accident. The majority of manufacturers place the warning label in a central location on the front edge of the cushion for the booster seat. This is the preferred location because it is easily accessible to the child while they are in the booster seat. It is easily readable, and will not be hidden by clothing or other objects. Harness Straps Always ensure that the harness straps of your child's car seat or stroller carrier are tight and properly placed. This is especially crucial for newborns, who can easily slip out of the harness and be ejected from the seat in a crash. The 5-point harness is designed so it is able to connect five different points on your child's body, including the shoulders, hips, and between the crotch. This helps disperse any force of a crash equally. The ideal is for the straps to be snug, but not overly tight or uncomfortable. If you're not sure about the fit, you can try the “Pinch Test”. Use your fingers and thumbs to squeeze the strap onto the shoulders of your child. If the strap feels so tight that it causes discomfort, it's too tight and must be loosened. It's also common for parents to believe that their child's harness straps aren't tight enough but this could be more hazardous than a strap that is too loose. A strap that is loose can move along with the torso of your child in a crash, compressing down on their spine and possibly causing injury or death. If your child is facing forward, the harness straps should be secured above or below the shoulders. A strap that is placed below the shoulder could allow their torso to slide too far forward during a crash, potentially causing them to be ejected from the car seat or get to be thrown into the windshield. This could lead them to hit the shoulder restraint with their head, causing serious injury or death. If the chest clip of your child is located above their armpits, it is recommended to place tightly-rolled blankets or washcloths beside the baby to provide neck and head support. This will stop them from squirming down the back of the seat, possibly getting their neck caught in the chest clip, and possibly strangling themselves in a crash. Chest Clip One of the most misunderstood car seat features is the chest clip. Many parents are conditioned to believe that it holds the child in the car seat and even when properly placed, it can have some scary myths about it (low chest clips puncturing stomachs, for example). The chest clip is not strong enough to hold your child in an accident. This is the job of the crotch buckle which is why it's crucial to always buckle the harness at the crotch, not at the chest. If the chest clip is too low, it may cause the straps of the harness to slide off the shoulders in a crash and could result in an ejection from the seat. It is recommended that the chest clip is placed at an armpit height as most car seat instructions recommend. Chest clips serve as a pre-crash positioner and help keep the harness straps aligned and on the shoulders of the child. During a crash it's not uncommon for the chest clip to break or slide down because of the amount of force applied to it during the crash however this won't impact your child's safety in any way so long the harness is secured at the crotch buckle. If your child is wearing blankets or jackets, make sure to remove it first before you buckle the harness. This will prevent the straps from fitting correctly on shoulders. If you are putting your child in their car seat, you should keep bulky outer clothes at home. A chest clip that's not 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 get out from their seat while driving. It can also lead to the buckle to be unfastened in the event of a sudden crash or stop. Installing a buckle Guard to your car seat will stop your child from pressing the release button and then opening their chest clips. Crotch Buckle The crotch buckle can be found below the baby's shoulders (when in a rear facing car seat) or above their shoulders (when in forward facing car seat). It should be as close to their body as is possible and placed between their legs. Newborns have floppy legs that often get put into the part of the harness that is in the crotch. They don't sit in the correct position. This can impede their airway and cause them to choke or not respond in the event of a crash. The buckle cover can be made with a simple crochet pattern to hold the legs in place. The pattern should not have loose threads around the buckle. The cover should be constructed from a soft, stretchy material. For more details about your car seat and how to secure it you might consider consulting an expert in child safety. Even if you've followed the instructions for your car seat there's always more to learn than what is apparent. Infant car seats are specifically made for newborns and small infants. They are attached to a base that stays in the car and can be removed with a single click of a button. They come with a variety of features that make them more secure than convertible car seats that are larger, including a built-in recline indicator to make sure the baby is upright. Many parents prefer infant car seats due to their portability and ease of use particularly when traveling. It is important to keep in mind that these seats are safe to use until your child has reached the maximum weight and height limit of the seat. If your child has outgrown their infant car seat it is time change them to a convertible seat. These seats come with excellent safety features, including side impact protection and five-point harnesses. However, they are more difficult to change between vehicles and take up more space than infant car seats. A large hook and size five crochet thread are required to make a crotch buckle cover for your convertible seat. The cover must be constructed to fit over the buckle of the car seat, leaving a couple inches left to drape over the edge of the car seat. Begin by making an sc standing on the first chain at the bottom of the belt. Work in scs all over the strap including the chains of the previous row. Repeat the process at the opposite end. Attach the strap and weave ends.