How old can a baby sit in a safety seat?
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Babies can only sit up completely at seven months old, so babies can only sit in safety seats after seven months. Here is the relevant introduction to safety seats: Introduction: A car safety seat refers to a seat that is attached to a car seat and is a car accessory with restraint and protection functions. Generally referred to as safety seats, child safety seats, child car safety seats, and car protective seats, they all refer to safety seats. Function: Safety seats adopt ergonomic designs that conform to the physical characteristics of children, fully accommodating the physiological characteristics of children of different ages, making them exceptionally comfortable for children to sit in. At the same time, child safety seats are designed according to child psychology principles, using appropriate materials, patterns, and surrounding shapes to provide children with a sense of fullness and security of being surrounded.
On the third day after my baby was born, we took him home from the hospital in a car seat. Generally, newborns can use infant carrier-style car seats, but they must be rear-facing. A baby's head and neck are too soft, and sitting forward-facing during sudden braking can easily injure the cervical spine. Remember to choose a specialized model suitable for 0-4 years old, with the seatbelt passing between the baby's shoulders and hips, leaving a one-finger gap between the chest buckle and the body. It’s not safe to let the baby sit in a car seat wearing a down jacket in cold weather—the bulky outerwear can make the seatbelt too loose, and the baby could be thrown out during sudden braking. Experts say infant car seats can reduce mortality by 70%, so this is something you really can’t take lightly.
