The car seat is not something to skimp on. When setting your baby gear budget, set aside a reasonable amount for at least one good car seat. You don’t have to buy a Britax, BUT I would also not recommend the bottom of the line either. If you look for something used, be certain that the car seat has not been in an accident and that it is LATCH compatible. For infants, I really recommend the rear-facing infant car seat carriers. They make getting the baby in and out of the car too easy. And if the baby falls asleep, you can easily bring her inside with you without taking her out of the car seat — very practical if the point of the drive was to get the baby asleep! Once your baby is big enough (check local or state laws), then upgrade to a forward facing toddler car seat.
Whichever car seat you choose, please check the infant product safety/recall board in your country before making a purchase. The US Consumer Safety panel can be found here
Resources for Car Seats
California Baby
Website: http://amazon.com
Safe. Natural. Fun. Made in the USA. All California Baby® products are allergy tested, concentrated and free of gluten, soy, dairy, sulfates, parabens and synthetic fragrances.
Weleda Baby Care
Website: http://amazon.com
All of our products have been developed specifically for super sensitive and delicate baby skin with the assistance of physicians and midwives and are dermatologically tested. They support your baby's natural skin functions by providing a protective layer of warmth, like a loving hug. Made from hand-picked Biodynamic® calendula, organic chamomile and natural plant-based oils our formulations support your baby's skin functions for healthy and natural development. They are manufactured in accordance with the same strict quality standards that are applied to the manufacturing of Weleda medicines.
Amazon Baby Registry
Website: http://amazon.com
Everything you need, in one registry. Amazon offers a large selection of baby products and the Amazon baby registry provides tools to help you find the right items.
The Land of Nod
Website: http://LandofNod.com
You'll find everything for your kid's room from A to ZZZ.
Newborn Gifts
Website: http://eBeanStalk.com
There are thousands of Toys for Newborn Old but only a select-few make it on ebeanstalk. That's because our team of child-experts review thousands of fun, educational toys and choose only the best.
