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Ditch the coat
If it is really cold in the car, you may well for a footmuff specifically designed
think that your baby should be wearing for car seats, with back openings
a winter coat or pramsuit. However, the and pre-cut holes that allow you to
thickness of these items prevents you place the harness in the correct
from tightening the harness close position. And keep checking to make
to your baby’s upper body, and sure she’s not too warm.
means that in the event of a crash, it
would not be tight enough to hold £9.95, precious
your little one securely. Instead, opt littleones.com
Check
the straps
Carseatstrapsareadjustable
onmostcarseatsandifyourbaby
isprematureorparticularlysmall,
youwillwanttomakesurethatthe
strapsareattherightheightforher
specifically.Theyneedtobesnug
andatorbelowyourbaby’s
shoulderstokeephersafe
andinthebest
position.
mothe ra ndbaby.co.uk
Recline the seat
While she’s tiny, your baby does not
have enough strength in her neck to
hold up her head. If her car seat is too
upright, her head flop may forward,
which could interfere with her
breathing. To prevent this from
happening, your baby’s seat should
be reclined far enough to keep her
head back and her chin off her chest.
You can move the car seat into a more
upright position as she grows older
and can hold up her own head.
Use a mirror
Whenever possible, you may feel more
comfortable sitting next to your baby
in the back seat of the car on journeys,
enabling you to check that she is happy
and comfortable. But if you have to
drive, a baby car mirror straps over the
rear headrest to allow
you to safely keep an
eye on your little
bundle of joy.
£10.99, argos.co.uk
MOTHER & BABY
PROMOTION
I-LEVEL
I-SIZE RECLINING
INFANT CARRIER
This dreamy day-tripper is designed
and engineered to do more than
most when on the roam or even at
home. It features i-Size security,
plus stretch and snooze tilt, for the
safest and cosiest carrier around.
Littlies should lie as flat as
possible, as often as possible, to
promote a healthy s ine and
improved
levels – th
reclines
to the
deepest
and
cosiest
157° angle
for the mo
ergonomi
position fo
your baby
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