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Wize Buying Guide for First Time Mom Buying your first car seat can be as overwhelming as it is fun. There are so many options and designs to choose from and the price range is just as diverse. When buying your first car seat, remember that function is more important than design. While that little pink car seat/carrier combo might be great for your little girl, she's going to outgrow it rather quickly. A model that converts from a rear-facing infant car seat to a forward-facing toddler car seat is usually more practical.

If you do prefer a rear-facing infant car seat for a baby under 20 pounds, the kind that clicks in and out of a "base" is your best bet. This type of car seat eliminates the hassle of buckling and unbuckling the seat belt every time you take the car seat in or out and you can buy more than one base if you have more than one car, allowing you to use the same seat for both vehicles.

If budget is a concern you might be tempted to buy a car seat in the classifieds or at a garage sale. This is never a good idea. Car seats actually do expire. If a car seat is more than six years old, it might not be able to offer your baby the protection he or she needs. Instead, look for a less expensive brand. As long as your child fits in the seat comfortably and it meets safety standards, the name on the label shouldn't matter.
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