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CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS

The convertible car seat is the step up from the Infant. At about 12 months or so, baby will graduate to this bigger, heavier seat. The convertible is so called because it can be installed rear or forward facing. Remember, rear facing is safest, so be sure to have baby facing back as long as possible! Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends having kids rear facing to at least age 2, many seats allow them to do so until age 4.

TO CHOOSE

Shopping for a convertible car seat? The things to look out for are safety features, LATCH and weight limits. The Nuna Rava and Clek Foonf and Fllo are stand outs for their easy installation and abundance of features!

Nuna Rava convertible car seat, 30667, $450.

TO USE

Keep children rear facing as long as possible. Always use the tether strap when facing forward. As with the infant car seat, before installing, watch videos and have a video handy on your phone! After installing your seat, have it reviewed by a technician. Make sure to use it every single time you get in a car. Don’t take a risk!

Clek Foonf convertible car seat, 33685, $450.

GET A BOOST! After the convertible car seat, comes the booster. Intended for bigger kids, this seat is just a positioner to ensure that the seat belt is placed in the correct places

DID YOU KNOW? CAR SEATS EXPIRE! It’s not a scam to get you to buy more - the plastic can become brittle over time. Check your seat—generally the lifespan of a seat is about 8 years.

for safety. In high back (for smaller kids) and low back for bigger.

Bubble Bum inflatable car seat,16585, $29.99.