In 1974, infant car seats were not commonly used or mandated as they are today. While some early versions of infant car seats existed, they were not widely adopted, and safety standards were less stringent. It wasn't until the late 1980s and 1990s that the use of infant car seats became more prevalent and regulated, significantly improving child passenger safety.
Infant car seats are generally considered safer than convertible car seats for newborns and young babies because they are specifically designed to provide better support and protection for their smaller bodies.
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The two main categories of baby and infant car seats are "rear-facing" and "front-facing". Rear facing seats attach to a seat belt at the bottom of the seat, underneath where the baby's feet would be. Front facing seats attach to a seat belt under where the baby's head would be.
Infant car seats are sold in Target, Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Burlington Coat Factory, and at shops that specialize in baby gear such as "Babies R Us".
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Infant car seats are designed for newborns and can only be used rear-facing. They are portable and have a smaller weight limit. Convertible car seats can be used rear-facing for infants and then converted to forward-facing for older children. Parents should consider their child's age, weight, and height, as well as the car seat's safety features and installation requirements when choosing between the two options.
There are many different brands of infant car seats available. Some examples of these infant car seat brands on the market include Britax USA and Graco SnugRide.
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One can purchase a SnugRide infant car seat from retailers and department stores such as KMart, WalMart, and Sears. SnugRide infant car seats can also be purchased online from retailers such as Amazon.
Combi car seats are designed to be lightweight and easy to travel with and provide spectacular safety features. Combi offers many different styles of car seats from infant to toddler.