Baby Car Seat Buyers Guide

A baby car seat is the most important purchase you will make for your new baby. Most mothers and their new babies are picked up from the hospital by car, and the baby car seat must be there waiting. But which one should you choose? Making the wrong decision could be catastrophic, so lets make sure that doesn't happen.

When you are looking for your first baby car seat, there are a few important details to look out for. Lets take a look at these in a bit more detail.

Baby Size
You must choose a baby car seat based on the size of your baby. I say size rather than age, as babies can vary quite a bit in size, whatever their age. A baby car seat is designed to keep your baby in place in the event of an accident. It may be an obvious statement, but there is a huge difference between a newborn baby and a 12 month old toddler. If your car seat is the incorrect size for your baby it could affect the protection they get in the event of an accident. So choose your car seat based on the size of your baby. Most baby car seats will specify, for example, 'For newborns 5 to 22 lbs and less than 29 inches'. This would be suitable for most newborns.

Car Seat Style
There are a number of baby car seats that can be converted from a newborn car seat, to a baby car seat, to a booster seat. Often these can be bit more expensive, but in the long run can be cheaper than buying a new seat as your child grows older. You may not be aware, but your child could be in a car seat for quite a number of years. Laws apply in certain areas that require a child to use a booster seat until they are as old as 12!

There are a huge number of baby car seats available, in many different styles and designs. There are even designer baby car seats available for the fashionisters of the world. You can even get new baby car seat covers to match different styles. As long as it's the correct size for your baby, the rest is up to you.

Buying Nearly New
There is nothing at all wrong with buying cheap baby car seats from eBay. Just follow the advice above regarding which size to buy. There are many bargain car seats available. A brand new seat can cost a lot of money, so rather than spend $100 on a cheap brand new seat, why not spend $100 on a nearly new seat that is superior quality and would have cost two or three times that when new.

Having a car seat is not just a good idea, but the law. Don't flout the law, not even on a quick car trip to a nearby neighbour. I can't even contemplate the consequences of not having one. Save yourself the worry and get a good baby car seat today.

BLACK GRACO INFANT CAR SEAT USED
Black Graco Infant Car Seat Used
   US $50.00
Cincinnati Bearcats Car Seat Window Baby Sunshade
Cincinnati Bearcats Car Seat Window Baby Sunshade
   US $5.99
Sheepskin Lambskin Baby Stroller Car Seat Pram Liner
Sheepskin Lambskin Baby Stroller Car Seat Pram Liner
   US $50.06
NEW Pink Stroller / Car Seat Liner Buggy Infants Cotton
New Pink Stroller / Car Seat Liner Buggy Infants Cotton
   US $24.00
Safety 1st 3 in 1 Convertible Baby Booster Car Seat~New
Safety 1st 3 In 1 Convertible Baby Booster Car Seat~new
   US $118.88
Graco SNUGRIDE Infant Car Seat~DARIUS~NEW
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat~darius~new
   US $124.94
Graco Infant Car Seat **with Extra Base**
Graco Infant Car Seat **with Extra Base**
   US $20.00
Evenflo Generations Baby Booster Car Seat~Stonehaven
Evenflo Generations Baby Booster Car Seat~stonehaven
   US $125.95
Maxi Cosi Priori Baby Car Booster Seat~Gipsy~New
Maxi Cosi Priori Baby Car Booster Seat~gipsy~new
   US $136.96
New Fleece Infant Car Seat &Strap Cover Camo Green
New Fleece Infant Car Seat &strap Cover Camo Green
   US $29.99
Infant Car Seat
Infant Car Seat
   US $26.00
Britax Roundabout 50 Convertible Baby Car Seat Onyx
Britax Roundabout 50 Convertible Baby Car Seat Onyx
   US $199.96
Britax Boulevard Baby Convertible Car Seat 2009 Meghan
Britax Boulevard Baby Convertible Car Seat 2009 Meghan
   US $258.96
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP Infant Car Seat + Base
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Sip Infant Car Seat + Base
   US $169.96
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP Infant Car Seat -BLACK
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Sip Infant Car Seat -black
   US $155.00
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat - Giselle-NIB
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat - Giselle-nib
   US $175.99
NEW SAFETY 1ST AIR PROTECT ON BOARD 35 INFANT CAR SEAT
New Safety 1st Air Protect On Board 35 Infant Car Seat
   US $175.00
Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant car seat base
Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat Base
   US $51.00
NIP Hot Toddies Emma Swirl Car Seat Cover Baby Gear
Nip Hot Toddies Emma Swirl Car Seat Cover Baby Gear
   US $19.99
Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat - UNUSED
Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat - Unused
   US $91.99
Britax Parkway SG Child Toddler baby Booster Car Seat
Britax Parkway Sg Child Toddler Baby Booster Car Seat
   US $124.00
Baby Carseat Cover *Blue Camouflage
Baby Carseat Cover *blue Camouflage" New In Package
   US $5.00
Safety 1st Jaunt Travel System Baby Stroller w/Car Seat
Safety 1st Jaunt Travel System Baby Stroller W/car Seat
   US $169.00
2010 MAXI COSI MICO BABY INFANT CAR SEAT CARRIER BREEN
2010 Maxi Cosi Mico Baby Infant Car Seat Carrier Breen
   US $165.00
NEW SUNSHINE KIDS BABY CAR SEAT ULTRA MAT PROTECTOR
New Sunshine Kids Baby Car Seat Ultra Mat Protector
   US $23.00
SUNSHINE KIDS BABY TODDLER CAR SEAT BELT GUARD ALARM
Sunshine Kids Baby Toddler Car Seat Belt Guard Alarm
   US $14.95
Combi Centre ST Infant Car Seat - Caribbean
Combi Centre St Infant Car Seat - Caribbean
   US $29.99
Safety 1st onBoard™ 35 Air Infant Car Seat - UNUSED
Safety 1st Onboard™ 35 Air Infant Car Seat - Unused
   US $109.99
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat With Base Olivia
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat With Base Olivia
   US $108.96
NEW Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame FAST
New Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame Fast
   US $46.99
Baby Mirror - 4U2C Infant Rear Facing Car Seat Mirror
Baby Mirror - 4u2c Infant Rear Facing Car Seat Mirror
   US $24.95
Graco Infant Car Seat - SnugRide 8649 G Collection
Graco Infant Car Seat - Snugride 8649 G Collection
   US $80.00
Infant Car Seat Bed for preemies
Infant Car Seat Bed For Preemies
   US $45.00
Chicco Cortina Infant Carseat & KeyFit 30 Base - Great!
Chicco Cortina Infant Carseat & Keyfit 30 Base - Great!
   US $150.00
Slip Cover /canopy  Zebra(hot pink) infant Car Seat
Slip Cover /canopy Zebra(hot Pink) Infant Car Seat
   US $41.88
NEW Evenflo - Titan Elite Infant Convertible Car Seat
New Evenflo - Titan Elite Infant Convertible Car Seat
   US $129.96
 Baby Trend Silverado Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat w/base
Baby Trend Silverado Flex-loc Infant Car Seat W/base
   US $89.99
Kiddopotamus Baby Piddle Pad Waterproof Car Seat Liner
Kiddopotamus Baby Piddle Pad Waterproof Car Seat Liner
   US $9.99
Graco Metro Lite Infant Car Seat Cover and NB Headrest
Graco Metro Lite Infant Car Seat Cover And Nb Headrest
   US $8.00
Graco Car Seat for Baby 0-9 Months with Base
Graco Car Seat For Baby 0-9 Months With Base
   US $38.94
Graco Snugride Infant Latch EPS Car Seat~TONGO~New
Graco Snugride Infant Latch Eps Car Seat~tongo~new
   US $99.96
PINK MINKY DOT or HEART CHENILLE Baby Car Seat Cover
Pink Minky Dot Or Heart Chenille Baby Car Seat Cover
   US $21.99
Tiny Love Wonder Wheel Farm Car Seat Toy Baby Kid child
Tiny Love Wonder Wheel Farm Car Seat Toy Baby Kid Child
   US $29.95
PINK DEERE
Pink Deere "fleece Lined" Baby Car Seat Carrier Cover
   US $21.99
NEW BROWN FLORAL INFANT CAR SEAT COVER SET FITS GRACO
New Brown Floral Infant Car Seat Cover Set Fits Graco
   US $43.99
Bon Bebe Car Seat Bunting Infant Baby Jacket 0 - 6
Bon Bebe Car Seat Bunting Infant Baby Jacket 0 - 6
   US $5.99
Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame NEW
Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame New
   US $69.99
CHICCO INFANT CAR SEAT DETACHABLE BASE -BASE ONLY-
Chicco Infant Car Seat Detachable Base -base Only-
   US $40.00
NEW Faux Fur Car Seat Cover sofa protect from pets baby
New Faux Fur Car Seat Cover Sofa Protect From Pets Baby
   US $8.99
Graco ComfortSport Infant Toddler Convertible Car Seat
Graco Comfortsport Infant Toddler Convertible Car Seat
   US $105.96
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat Frazier
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat Frazier
   US $105.96
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat
   US $119.96
Graco Snugride Infant Carseat Cover- Brand new!
Graco Snugride Infant Carseat Cover- Brand New!
   US $20.50
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat Midas
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat Midas
   US $115.96
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat Wilson
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat Wilson
   US $115.96
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat Jordan
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat Jordan
   US $115.96
Graco ComfortSport Infant Convertible Car Seat Amour
Graco Comfortsport Infant Convertible Car Seat Amour
   US $115.96
Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat + Base Phantom Black
Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat + Base Phantom Black
   US $179.96
NEW Grey Stroller / Car Seat Liner Buggy Infants Cotton
New Grey Stroller / Car Seat Liner Buggy Infants Cotton
   US $24.00
Bella Baby Infant Carseat Cover -Buttercup Bouquet
Bella Baby Infant Carseat Cover -buttercup Bouquet
   US $40.00
Baby Trend Adjustable chatham Flex Lock Infant Car Seat
Baby Trend Adjustable Chatham Flex Lock Infant Car Seat
   US $94.99
Slightly used Evenflo stroller and baby car seat
Slightly Used Evenflo Stroller And Baby Car Seat
   US $66.00
Baby Trend red Silverado Flex Lock Infant Car Seat new
Baby Trend Red Silverado Flex Lock Infant Car Seat New
   US $89.99
Graco SNUGRIDE Infant Baby EPS 5PT Car Seat~BROADSTREET
Graco Snugride Infant Baby Eps 5pt Car Seat~broadstreet
   US $43.00
NEW Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seat Base
New Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seat Base
   US $10.49
Baby Trend Adjustable Galaxy Flex Lock Infant Car Seat
Baby Trend Adjustable Galaxy Flex Lock Infant Car Seat
   US $74.99
 BABY TREND SIT N STAND TANDEM STROLLER INFANT CAR SEAT
Baby Trend Sit N Stand Tandem Stroller Infant Car Seat
   US $179.99
Graco Milan Snugride Infant Car Seat
Graco Milan Snugride Infant Car Seat
   US $149.95
Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat Cover, Pillow & Canopy
Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat Cover, Pillow & Canopy
   US $17.99
NEW!! Combi Connection LX Infant Car Seat (Black)
New!! Combi Connection Lx Infant Car Seat (black)
   US $85.00
Shabby Chic Print for  Graco Infant Car Seat Cover
Shabby Chic Print For Graco Infant Car Seat Cover
   US $49.99
GOLDBUG Infant Head Supports for Carseat
Goldbug Infant Head Supports For Carseat
   US $.99
CUSTOM INFANT CARSEAT COVER
Custom Infant Carseat Cover
   US $31.00
Alpha Omega Convertible 3 n 1 Infant Baby Car Seat~New
Alpha Omega Convertible 3 N 1 Infant Baby Car Seat~new
   US $114.94
Safety 1st All-in-One Convertible Baby Booster Car Seat
Safety 1st All-in-one Convertible Baby Booster Car Seat
   US $118.88
Safety 1st Designer Infant Baby Car Seat+Base~NIB~
Safety 1st Designer Infant Baby Car Seat+base~nib~
   US $79.96
Designer Deluxe Infant Car Seat
Designer Deluxe Infant Car Seat
   US $75.00
Alpha Omega Elite™ Convertible Infant Baby Car Seat~New
Alpha Omega Elite™ Convertible Infant Baby Car Seat~new
   US $126.96
Zebra Hot Pink Infant Baby Graco Car Seat Cover
Zebra Hot Pink Infant Baby Graco Car Seat Cover
   US $35.99
Britax MARATHON Baby Toddler BOOSTER Car Seat LILAC~NEW
Britax Marathon Baby Toddler Booster Car Seat Lilac~new
   US $233.93
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat - Platinum
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat - Platinum
   US $90.00
Graco Safe Seat Infant Car Seat 5-30 lbs- NEW
Graco Safe Seat Infant Car Seat 5-30 Lbs- New
   US $28.00
Evenflo Discovery Infant Rear  Facing Car Seat
Evenflo Discovery Infant Rear Facing Car Seat
   US $11.50
Evenflo Infant Car Seat
Evenflo Infant Car Seat
   US $49.99
NEW GRACO SNUGRIDE BABY CAR SEAT BRENTWOOD
New Graco Snugride Baby Car Seat Brentwood
   US $130.00
NEW GRACO SNUGRIDE BABY CAR SEAT TANGO
New Graco Snugride Baby Car Seat Tango
   US $120.00
NEW GRACO SNUGRIDE BABY CAR SEAT MILAN
New Graco Snugride Baby Car Seat Milan
   US $185.00
NEW GRACO SNUGRIDE BABY CAR SEAT BETSEY
New Graco Snugride Baby Car Seat Betsey
   US $135.00
Britax Companion Infant Car Seat & Base
Britax Companion Infant Car Seat & Base
   US $36.00
NY NEW YORK YANKEES
Ny New York Yankees "fleece Lined" Baby Car Seat Cover
   US $21.99
NEW Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat & Base Red Mill
New Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat & Base Red Mill
   US $167.50
NY METS
Ny Mets "fleece Lined" Baby Car Seat Cover !! New York
   US $21.99
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Harness Straps & Buckles
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat Harness Straps & Buckles
   US $8.45
Slip Cover /canopy  brown dots/minky ) infant Car Seat
Slip Cover /canopy Brown Dots/minky ) Infant Car Seat
   US $39.99
S A L E  Ohh. Baby   infant Car Seat Cover
S A L E Ohh. Baby Infant Car Seat Cover
   US $49.00
S A L EHot Pink minky SKULL-BONES infant Car Seat Cover
S A L Ehot Pink Minky Skull-bones Infant Car Seat Cover
   US $49.00
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