Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child

A car seat is a must for your child. There are several things our team at Gilberts of Sand Creek in Sand Creek, WI wants you to take into consideration before you buy a car seat for your child. The age of your child is one of those factors. Children need to stay in a rear-facing car seat until they are two years old. There are also many states that require children to be in a car seat until they are two years old. The height and weight of your child are two of the other things that you have to consider when buying a car seat.

It is important to note that there are four main types of car seats. There are infant car seats, convertible car seats, 3 in 1 car seats, and booster seats. Infant car seats are typically used until the child reaches two years old or 24 pounds. Convertible car seats can be used until your child outgrows it, which is usually around three years old. Three-in-one car seats also have booster seats. A booster seat can be used once your child reaches 30 or 40 pounds.