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In this article you will be provided with information about baby car seats and keeping your baby safe while in the car. There are tips for buying new and used baby car seats. Answers to some of the most asked questions about car seats are provided as well.

You need to take good care of your child seats so they will consistently serve you in top condition. From time to time, you will need to replace your infant car seat cover – say, when the covers finally become too badly worn or stained for further use.

Child safety seats come in different sizes, and babies under the age of 1 and/or weighing less than 20 lbs need to stay confined to infant size seats – rear-facing seats, in particular. This is important because front-facing seats – especially when installed in the passenger side of a car that has an airbag function – would not provide optimum protection for your baby, while he is at this tender stage of his life.

We strive to carry the largest selection of baby shopping cart covers and are continuously searching for professionally made baby shopping cart covers to carry in our store. According to the CPSC, injuries result when children climb or fall out of shopping carts because the restraint system was not being used, children unbuckled or wiggled out of the restraint, or the restraint was missing.

“Active” colors like yellow and red inspire your baby to be more active physically and mentally, while “restful” colors like gray and blue make your baby more calm and thoughtful. Take this into consideration when choosing your infant seat covers! Having a rainbow of seat covers to choose from may make your trips more fun for yourself and your baby.

Check for ease. Before you buy, find out how the cover attaches to the cart–with Velcro, a buckle, or elastic. Since inserting a cart cover while holding your baby will be a challenge, you’ll want to be able to do it quickly with one hand. Some brands claim their covers can be installed in 30 seconds. Read the instructions before you buy. Once you buy the cover, try it out at home so you’ll know exactly what to do in the store. The cover also should be easy to store in your car.

“Our study and your study seem to indicate that shopping carts are frequently contaminated.” On some carts, Dr. Reynolds found bodily fluids like blood, mucus and saliva. She says the shopping carts she tested were dirtier than public bathrooms. “The fact is, bathrooms are frequently cleaned and disinfected, shopping carts are not,” Dr. Reynolds told Inside Edition.

Check for coverage. If your main concern is “germ defense,” look for a cart cover that encases the entire seating area–the handlebar, sides, back, and front. Consider comfort. Cleanliness aside, shopping-cart covers can make for a cozy ride. If that’s important to you, look for a deluxe model, which usually has extra cushioning and maybe even an attachable pillow.