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It’s safe to say that most parents have had the experience of trying to get their babies in and out of a car seat. It can be a difficult task for adults, let alone little ones who are still learning how to crawl, walk, or even sit up. The best thing you can do is prepare ahead of time. You never know when you’ll need these tips. So whether it has been months or just minutes since you last strapped your tot into their car seat, use these handy tips to put them in without making any unnecessary noise.
How to properly buckle a baby into a car seat
When it’s time to strap your baby into their car seat, use this handy guide to make sure you’re doing it safely and keeping them comfortable.
1. Ensure the harness is on a tight enough setting for your child’s weight and height.
2. Make sure the chest clip is at armpit level and aligned in the middle of your child’s chest (not too high or low).
3. Buckle the harness straps and tighten until the shoulder straps are snug under your child’s shoulders, but not uncomfortably tight.
4. Tighten up any slack in the lap belt so that it fits snugly across your child’s thighs, but not uncomfortably tight.
5. Put your baby into their car seat with his/her back against the back of the seat, bottom as close to as possible to the car seat base and facing forward if they can do so without slumping over or leaning too far forward or back.
How to strap them in
The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure the car seat has been installed properly. Check that the LATCH straps or harnesses are secure and positioned tightly against the seat. Once you’re satisfied with that, open the door on your vehicle. Make sure it’s unlocked or open, then lean across and buckle your child in. Now, gently pull them across until they’re sitting on the center of your car seat.
Once you’ve done that, take one of their arms and wrap it around you so they can hold onto one of your fingers or clothing. With your free hand, reach behind and buckle them in. Finally, tuck their head into the collar of their car seat once they’re secured to keep them comfortable while traveling. They’ll be happy and so will you!
How to get your baby out of the car seat
The best way to remove your baby from the car seat is to first unbuckle their strap. You can then hold on to them and have them lean against you while you pull them out. This will prevent any potential falls or slipping before they’re completely out of the car seat.
Babyproofing your vehicle
Before you put your baby in their car seat, make sure to properly babyproof your vehicle. This will help ensure that they are safe while in the car and that they don’t get into any trouble while waiting for you to finish buckling them in. You’ll want to lock up any loose items, turn off anything that might distract them (i.e. radio or electronics), and install a child safety seat with a tether strap.
Conclusion
Carrying a baby in a vehicle is one of the bigger challenges of parenting. You want to make sure you’re doing it in a way that’s safe and comfortable for your child.
Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to ensure that your baby is comfortable and safe during the ride.
Buckle them into their car seat properly and use the safety straps to secure them in. Once they’re buckled in, you’ll want to make sure they’re positioned correctly in their seat.
You want to make sure that their head is well supported, their legs are tucked into the seat and their clothes are not too loose. And once you’re strapped in, be sure to put on your own seat belt before starting the car.
Next, it’s time to prepare your vehicle for your baby. If you have a rear-facing car seat, it will need to be reclined at an angle so that your child’s airway remains open. And while you may have more room in the backseat, keep in mind that this is a less safe position for your child.
It’s important that you take the time to take care of these things now so that your next ride with your little one goes smoothly.
