Pregnancy  >  Car Seats

Convertible car seats are the next step in car seats after infant. A convertible car seat is one step away from a child using a booster car seat. Most models of convertible car seats can handle a child anywhere from 5-65 lbs. An infant version of car seat usually handles 4-22 lbs. It is not always recommended to put a child in a convertible car seat until he is near 20-22 lbs. Some convertible car seats like the Safety 1st Intera can handle a child right from infant to 100 lbs. The main feature of a convertible car seat which is different than other models of car seat is that it features an adjustable harness to accommodate a growing child. Convertible car seats generally feature padding in the side of the car seat for side impact protection and they are generally LATCH equipped. Some of the top models of convertible car seat include the Britax Boulevard, Evenflo Triumph Deluxe and the Recaro Young Sport. Our convertible car seats have a large amount of accessories to go along.

A travel system consists of a baby stroller and a companion infant car seat. The car seat can be securely attached to the stroller eliminating the need to transfer baby from his seat in the car to his seat in the stroller. Top-of-the-line car seats and strollers come as travel systems so the range of features available is extensive and requires patient shopping. There is also cross-compatability of certain strollers and car seats within a brand making for nearly limitless options. For busy parents looking to maximize what they get for their dollar, travel systems are a safe and efficient way to transport their precious cargo.

An infant car seat is the first seat a child will ever ride in. Infant car seats can accommodate a child from 5-22 lbs. and up to 29 in. in height. An infant should never be placed into an infant car seat when above 22 lbs. or 29 in. Infant car seats are car seats which feature a canopy which is adjustable or has the ability to rotate. A canopy will protect the car seat from the elements. Another needed element of a great infant car seat is the LATCH system. Most car seats feature LATCH, but you should always double check. LATCH makes installation more secure as the car seat will attach to anchor points which are installed all cars manufactured after 2001. Infant car seats are much more secure when it comes the LATCH system. Another outstanding element found on some models of infant car seat and other car seats too is the EPS foam. EPS foam makes the car seat safer during an impact. One of the infant car seats which features EPS is the Graco SnugRide. The snugride is the perfect infant car seat as it encompasses all of the elements needed in a nice car seat. Other top models of infant car seats include the Britax Companion, Chicco Keyfit and Evenflo Discovery.

Car seat accessories are needed to keep baby happy in the car seat. Car seat accessories not only entertain the baby, but in some instances help maintain the cleanliness of the car seat. One of the infant car seat accessories dedicated to maintenance is the Ultra-Mat from Sunshine Kids. It makes sure no damage is done to the car's upholstery. Other infant car seat accessories like the Vinyl Car Seat Protector from Graco also maintain the car's upholstery. Some car seat accessories are purely for entertainment like the Tiny Love Mobile which clips onto the handle of an infant car seat. Some baby car seat accessories are for convenience. One of those baby car seat accessories is the Toddler Coddler Car Seat Pillow. Other baby car seat accessories provide safety. One of those safety enforcing infant car seat accessories is the Munchkin Travel Right Car Safety Essentials. It has all of the safety items needed with car seat accessories.

We offer a nice variety of car seat base. It is important to note that a car seat base is generally model specific. For example, the Evenflo Embrace is an Evenflo car seat base which will only work with the Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat, which we offer in a variety of colors. An extra Evenflo car seat base works just like the Evenflo car seat base which comes along with the Embrace infant car seat. There are many different versions of car seat base. The Graco car seat base works with the Graco SnugRide. One of the extra special things about this Graco car seat base is that it features the LATCH system to provide a very secure installation. A car seat base allows parents to easily transfer newborns from one car to another.

Car seat toys are inexpensive and easy to attach to the car seat. A car seat toy is the easy way to entertain your precious cargo while traveling. A baby car seat toy can vary in size, features and entertainment value. Car seat toys are most commonly soft, plush characters which easily affix to any car seat with a handle, generally an infant car seat. A car seat toy needs to be easy to use with no loose parts so if baby drops the baby car seat toy no pieces will be lost. Many of the newer car seat toys are activated by the baby. The Musical Arch is a baby activated car seat toy which plays music. It also doubles as a great stroller accessory. A baby car seat toy can be activated by baby or parent, but the most important job is to provide entertainment.