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If you think a baby shower will be held, you should definitely hold off on buying some things, including some larger items, in case you have very generous family or friends. But if you have definite preferences for certain brands/models of car seat, stroller, etc, you may want to either let relatives know this in advance, or maybe register at a baby store in your area.
A car seat is definitely needed before you come home from the hospital, I know some people drove around with them in the car for a few weeks (with a stuffed animal strapped in) before the baby was due to get used to putting someone/thing into the seat each time they got in and getting the item/baby out each time they got out.
Many hospitals will not even allow the infant to leave the hospital unless they vehicle they are traveling in (and the driver they're traveling with) has the proper infant car seat, properly strapped in. For coming home from the hospital (and for about 6 months, depending how quickly your baby grows), you need a NEWBORN, rear facing, harness car seat. The newborn car seats are those that tilt back and the baby is more in a lying position than sitting up. Even those car seats that are mostly sitting up and claim that they are for newborns are not the type of car seats the hospital staff will be looking for. I would also recommend getting a headrest for your newborn, as it will help to sturdy the newborn's head when placed into the car seat. The newborn is still so small in this car seat that it's poor little head can just flop around (plus he has no real support to rest it unless it's bent all the way down onto his shoulder). The head rest looks like an upside down U-shaped pillow, with backing fabric so that it too can be strapped into the car seat, and they are fairly cheap (less than $10).
You definitely want one of those infant car seat/carrier things. We had purchased two car seats that said on the box they were for infancy to toddlerhood (30 lbs?). Forget it. They didn't tilt back enough for a newborn.
If this your first baby consider if the newly pending grandparents are likely to spring for big ticket items ... also see if somebody will lend you one -- e.g. our cot has been used by 15 babies so far.
You are going to need a car seat from the day your child is born until he/she is around 8-12 years old.
Do NOT purchase a used seat. They have unknown history, and could fail in a crash.
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∙ 15y agoYou should install the car seat several months prior to the birth of your child.
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∙ 15y agoRight before you place the child who needs the car seat in.
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∙ 14y agoOne year AND 20lbs!! Rear facing is the MOST safe for babies, so don't rush it!!
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How can I install a car seat in a 2002 Mazda 626?
The car seat should have directions on the basic install on the seat and in the directions. Local fire departments inspect car seats and will help get it in correctly.
How do I install a newborn car seat?
You don't install a newborn car seat. The only thing that you need to do with a newborn car seat is put the car seat in the back of the car and put the seat belts on and lock the seat belts.
How do you install a car seat?
Before you install the car seat, you must find the right car seat for your child and also decide where to install the seat in the car. I would recommend installing it in the middle seat because it is the safest place for a baby to be seated. Reading the instructions will also help and watching youtube videos. Firstly, to install a foward facing seat place the car seat in the car and put the seatbelt through the hole in the car seat and place all your weight on the seat and pull the whole seat belt out and let go until the seat belt lock is on and then sit on the seat and pull the seat belt until it is tight. Then you will need to hook the top harness onto the hook at the back of the car and tighten it. Your seat shouldn't move more than an inch side to side.
Where can I find information about car seat rules?
There are procedures for how to properly install and use your new car seat. These instructions should have come with the item itself. Please look through these as they are very helpful and informative.
Can you install a forward facing car seat in two seat sports car?
If the car is only a 2 seater you can put a FORWARD facing car seat on the passenger side, but I'm not sure about a rear facing car seat.
Can you install an infant car-seat in the middle seat of your 1999 Hyundai Accent GS?
As long as there is a seat belt in the middle then yes. The best place to put your infant is in the middle in the back seat,this is the safest spot in a car. your infant "must" be in a rear faceing car seat. This means the child should be looking out the rear window and not the front.
How do install the Costco Summit car seat rear facing?
It's not a rear facing car seat... only forward facing
How do you install a rear facing infant car seat in a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
Installing a car seat depends on the make of the car seat as much as the make of the car. You should call the local State Police for assistance in installing car seats. Hospitals offer assistance with this. If neither of these can help you, either of them will be able to give you the name of a group that can.
How do you install a car seat in a 2002 Toyota solara convertible?
Carefully.
Where should a car seat be put?
An infant or car seat should never be put in a front passenger seat that has an air bag
Can one get aftermarket car seat heaters installed?
You can get aftermarket car seat heaters installed at most local mechanics. You can also install your own car seat heaters if you follow instructions provided by websites such as heat Your Seat and Heated Seat Kits.
What direction should a baby car seat face when in the back seat of a car?
facing the backrest of the seat it is on
