3 Common Car Seat Questions

Keep your baby safe and learn the answers to the questions you've been asking about your baby's car seat.

Your baby is the most precious thing in your life, and you do your best to protect them. And if you're new to this whole parenting thing, you're going to have about as much on your plate as your baby has in their diaper. It can be a bit overwhelming, but take comfort in knowing that all parents have this panic. When it comes to the safety of your baby in the car, you want to take the best precautions to ensure their safety and probably have a lot questions. We compiled the most common questions about car seats to give you the answers you deserve. Here are the 3 most common questions that all parents have about car seats.

1. Where is the safest place to install a car seat?

The safest place to connect your baby's car seat is in the middle rear car seat because it is the furthest place from a side impact. If your car does not have a lower a LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children), you can use the middle seat belt to secure the base. Press down firmly to secure the base and tighten the belt to make sure the car seat move no more than one inch on either side.

2. How Do I Know My Child Is Secure?

It's important to keep the harness snug on your baby when in the car seat. Use the Pinch Test: pinch the harness straps at the shoulder and if you can gather material it's still a bit too loose.

3. Is it safe to use a car seat after it has been in a crash?

After the car seat has been in an accident, it should be disposed of immediately. Plastic and other materials can be warped, and their structural integrity damaged. You want the best when it comes to your baby, but you may not always know when to start. We hope that the answers to these questions help give you some footing into your journey of being a parent. Along with choosing a good car seat, investing in the right auto insurance in Banning, CA policy will work to keep you safe whenever you and your child behind the wheel of your vehicle. Contact the independent insurance professionals at Little & Sons Insurance Services for all of your car insurance needs in Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, and surrounding California areas. We will work with you to find the coverage you deserve, all at the right price to fit your budget.