NextFit Convertible Car Seat Review
*I received a NextFit Convertible Carseat to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own*
Dedicated to meeting the vital physical and psychological developmental needs of children in the first three years of life, Chicco collaborates with experts in the medical and scientific fields to ensure each new product is developed in accordance with the latest and best research.
With a strong belief that every product must be tried and tested in the field as well as the lab, Chicco works with educators and parents for hands-on, real-world assessments to ensure each innovation meets the specific needs of children in each growth phase.
Working in the medical field I have seen and heard a lot of crazy stories about kids not being secure in the car seats. I have seen things from as minor as seatbelt burns to children getting thrown from the car. This is pretty sad since it is all preventable. When I was approached by Chicco to do a review on the new Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat,
The Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat,arrived in a large box on my front steps. The contents of the box was the car seat, Instructions for use(very important), The warranty, and an attachable cup or bottle holder for the side of the car seat. The great thing about this car seat is it stays with your child from infancy up to 65 lbs. The Netfit Convertible Car Seat is Designed for rear-facing use from 5-40lbs AND forward-facing 22-65lbs. It has 9 Recline positions That is easy to use.
Chicco has this awesome video that is a must see for installing your child car seat properly. After watching the video and looking over the instructions we were able to install the car seat properly in about five minutes. I love the recline positions it is very easy to use. I am sure I will have years of great safe use out of the Chicco Netfit Convertible Car Seat.
Now for the good stuff! Check out the tips for becoming a Pro at using Car Seats. I do not want to see one more child injured in a car seat. Be safe and prevent injuries!
Become a Pro at Using Car Seats
Tips from Chicco’s Child Passenger Safety Advocate, Julie Prom
Keep your child rear-facing in their car seat until at least 2 years old, that’s right TWO years old. Are your kid’s feet touching the seat back? Do they look a little cramped? That’s OK! Kids need to stay rear-facing for as long as possible to protect their head and neck in the event of a crash. Kids are fragile, and they are best protected rear-facing, even if that means they have a little less leg room. To ensure a child can stay rear-facing as long as possible, purchase a convertible seat when your baby outgrows the infant seat.
Worried baby will have a fit if he or she can’t see out the front window? Well, don’t. Too often, parents turn their child forward-facing too soon because their kids throw tantrums or seem bored. However, if your child’s never been forward-facing, they don’t know what they’re missing. Kids generally throw tantrums because they want to get out of the car, or they’re bored. Instead of putting them in danger and facing forward too early, bring car-friendly toys or snacks to keep your little one entertained.
Parents often utilize the portability of infant car seats to help transport baby in and out of the house, to and from doctors’ appointments, while shopping and more, but it’s important to ensure the harness is properly buckled even when you’re not in a vehicle.It’s in the least expected moments that baby can squirm just enough, or someone walking by can accidentally bump into the car seat.
Do NOT place a car seat on top of a shopping cart. We know, you see this every day in the grocery store, but it is a major safety risk! While it seems convenient, infant car seats are not designed to be secured to the top of shopping carts, and because the car seat is not properly attached, one bump could cause your infant car seat along with baby to topple off the top of the cart, or the weight from the car seat could cause the cart to fall forward.
Even when your child fits the height and weight guidelines to use a seat belt instead of a full harness with their booster seat, that doesn’t mean they should. Maturity matters – most children younger than 5-years old are not mature enough to sit without a full harness. You know your child best, don’t make the switch until you’re confident your growing kid can handle sitting safely without a full harness.
Colder weather is on the way, which means big sweaters and puffy coats. Don’t buckle your child into a car seat with bulky clothing and add-on products like car seat bunting.The added stuffing can interfere with the harness fit and crash performance of the seat. A good trick is to buckle your child in without his or her jacket and then put it back on backwards over the harness.
It seems simple, but follow manufacturers’ instructions! All car seats must meet stringent Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to be sold in the U.S. The problem is, 90% of child restraints are installed or used incorrectly. Always read and follow the instructions for each car seat you own – details can change from seat to seat. It’s also important to reach your vehicle owner’s manual section on child restraints.
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