Top Child Safety Seat Options
Guest post by Michael Peters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motor vehicle accidents and crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of three and 14. This alarming statistic makes it clear that parents must make it a priority to install child safety seats in their cars. A properly installed child safety seat will significantly reduce the risk of injury or death young children face in the occurrence of a car accident or crash. Parents should purchase a safety seat that meets or exceeds the guidelines established in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, a set of regulations for “Child Restraint Systems.” Additionally, the safety seat should accommodate the child’s size and weight.
It can be a daunting task selecting a quality, reliable safety seat from the hundreds that are currently available. Let’s take a look at the top five safety seats you can choose from. A leading Richmond, VA car dealership enjoyed creating this list!
Graco SnugRide 35
The Gracco SnugRide 35 infant car seat is easily one of the top child safety seats in the world. This safety seat is guaranteed to be perfect for up to 97 percent of one-year-olds, as it provides protection for infants of up to 35 pounds in weight and 32 inches in height. Does your child ride in both mom and dad’s car? You’ll be pleased to know that this safety seat is highly transportable and very easy to install. The Graco SnugRide 35 has been crash tested and has exceeded the regulations set in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Chicco KeyFit 30
The Chicco KeyFit 30 is a safe, reliable and popular child safety seat option. This car seat is perfect for the vast majority of one-year-olds since it can accommodate infants of up to 30 pounds in weight and 30 inches in height. Thanks to its spring-assisted level foot, bubble-levels and “Center-Pull” adjustment, the Chicco KeyFit 30 enjoys being among the easiest car seats in the world to install correctly. This safety seat features thickly cushioned seats with a five-point safety harness that provides your infant maximum comfort. The Chicco KeyFit 30 is widely known for its deep shell, which can almost “cocoon” your infant in the case of an accident or crash.
Cybex Solution X-Fix
The Cybex Solution X-Fix is an excellent safety seat option for children who are three years old and up, weigh between 33 and 100 pounds, and are between 38 and 60 inches in height. This safety seat is a high back booster that offers award winning safety to your child. The Solution X-Fix is known for its rigid LATCH connectors which can be easily deployed when needed. The LATCH connectors also pave the way for a quick and easily installation process. This lightweight, yet durable, safety seat is easily transportable as well.
Britax B-Safe
The Britax B-Safe is a great child safety seat parents can be confident selecting. This safety seat is perfect for infants of up to 30 pounds in weight and 32 inches in height. The Britax B-Safe enhances child safety by featuring a unique energy-absorbing foam liner that can absorb and distribute crash forces. This safety seat’s four harness heights and two buckle positions will keep your child snug throughout the car ride. Parents really appreciate the B-Safe’s lightweight design and ergonomic handle that makes for easy lifting and handling.
Who’s the most important and precious passenger in your car? Your child is. Each of these child safety seats has been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as being safe, durable and reliable car seat options.
Michael Peters is a web content strategist for Capital Automotive. Michael is currently in the market for a new child safety seat and has conducted extensive research on the safest, most reliable options in front of him.
