Last Updated on November 2, 2017 by Alaina Bullock
Going car seat shopping early on in a pregnancy is highly recommended. If you leave this until the last minute, you could end up with all kinds of problems later on down the line. Not to mention how stressed you’ll feel when you have your baby but no car seat! Here’s why you should never leave car seat shopping too late:
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You Need To Make Sure You Have The Right Seat
You need to make sure you have the right car seat for your baby. Even older children need car seats, and it needs to be right for their age, height, and weight. This is why you need to do your research on the many kinds of seats out there, and find the best one. You’ll want to research reliable brands too!
You Need To Install Your Seat Properly
When you have your car seat, that isn’t the end of it. You need to make sure you’ve installed the seat properly. This means reading the manual and doing everything as carefully as you can. If you leave it too late, you might feel rushed, stressed, and miss an important step. Of course you can hire somebody to do this for you if you’re having trouble.
Your Baby Might Come Early
There’s no guarantee your baby is going to come bang on your due date. The majority of babies don’t. This means they could come early, whether it’s a week, or close to a month. The following infographic can help take some of the stress out of shopping for you!
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