Car safety seats were specifically designed to save children from severe injury or even death during an accident or sudden jerk. These safety seats, if used properly, are known to save lives of thousands of children every year. However, to choose the right type of car safety seat for your child and to use it properly, can be a challenge for parents. Here are some tips and recommendations that will help you in selecting a perfect car safety seat for your child and to restrain your kids properly while riding the motor vehicles:

• A properly attached harness does not allow you to get more than one finger between the harness and the child’s collarbone.
• Air bags and car safety seats should never be near each other.
• Be sure to install car seats properly and then test it for proper fit.
• Car seats that have abdominal pads or shields should never be used for smaller or premature infants as they can actually cause more injury to the child in case of an impact.
• Children over one year of age and 20 pounds of weight can use forward-facing seats.
• Five-point harness ensures more safety in a convertible seat.