When can I stop using the Britax infant insert?
Generally speaking, it’s usually safe to remove the infant insert in the car seat once your baby is around 6 months old. You might be able to tell, just by looking, that your baby has outgrown the newborn insert.
When can a baby go in a stroller without a carseat?
We recommend switching to the stroller seat in a reclined position once baby can support their head on their own, which is typically about three months old. Then, you can switch to fully upright in the stroller seat when baby can sit up on their own, typically between five and seven months.
What strollers are compatible with Britax carseats?
All Britax strollers are compatible with Britax Infant Car Seats. Additionally, they are compatible with select Maxi Cosi, Cybex and Nuna infant car seats with the purchase of the Britax Infant Car Seat Adapters (Maxi Cosi, Cybex, Nuna).
Are head inserts for car seats safe?
Because these “supports” have tons of padding around and behind the head, they can actually push the baby’s head down onto his chest, which is dangerous! (Note that the use of inserts that didn’t come with the car seat also typically violates the car seat’s instructions and can make baby less safe in a crash too.)
Do newborns need neck support in car seat?
Ensuring your baby has proper head support at all times during their first few months of life is important. Proper head support prevents brain damage, neck injuries, and helps keep the baby stable to make them easier to hold. Babies have little control over their movements during their first few months.
Do you have to use tether strap?
In the United States it’s never required (all car seats pass stringent safety testing rear facing without a tether), and some car seats have the option of an anti-rebound bar rather than a rear facing tether.
Are newborn head supports safe?
What happens if newborn neck is not supported?
Blood vessels, nerves and torn tissues are often the result, as are developmental brain delays like impaired speech, learning disabilities, memory problems and even severe mental retardation.
Is LATCH safer than seatbelt?
The truth is that neither is more safe than the other when used properly. According to government testing standards, there aren’t any safety-related advantages to using seat belts over LATCH lower anchors, or LATCH lower anchors over seat belts, provided that the seats are installed correctly.
What is a rear tether?
The tether is a strap attached to the top back of a convertible or combination seat, and it attaches to a tether anchor in the vehicle (sometimes older vehicle manuals will call it a “top strap”).