Top 3 Car Seat Safety Tips

OKEMOS, Mich. – The safety of drivers and even their smallest passengers is extremely important to us at Graff Chevrolet Okemos. That is why we have put together our top 3 car seat safety tips. If you are expecting a new baby, or had questions about your current car seat, our 3 tips will help you better understand the components that go into car seat safety. Protecting your child’s life while in the car is top priority. Take a look below at how our 3 tips can help make car seat safety easier than ever.

1) Do Your Research

You wouldn’t make a large purchase of a house or even a car without doing research, so why purchase a car seat without it? There are so many brands and type of car seats out there, that you will want a better understand of which car seat will fit your needs. Here are a few things to keep in mind when research a new car seat:

• Has there been a recall on the car seat?
• Is this type of car seat expired?
• Can the car seat adapt to your child as they get old?

Purchasing the car seat is not the end of your research. Vehicle safety and car seat safety is continuously being tested and advancing. You should always try to stay up-to-date with the current laws and regulations.    

     

2) Know The Right Car Seat to Purchase

Knowing which type of car seat is right for your child is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make. The type of car seat you purchase will be based on the age and size of your child. You can research the different regulations that specify which seat your child will be the safest in. Here are the 3 different types of seats to choose from:

• Rear facing – The rear facing seat is the safest option for your infant. It works to move with your child in the incident of a crash and reduces the stress to a child’s neck and spine.
• Forward facing – The forward facing seats are built for children who have outgrown the rear facing seat based on their age and weight. This seat comes with a front harness and tether strap to keep your child secure in the incident of an accident.
• Booster seat – Booster seats are for children who have outgrown the forward facing seat. They are designed to help children properly fit vehicle seat belts when they are too small to comfortably sit with one on their own.

3) Know Proper Car Seat Installation

Make sure you are properly installing your car seat before you place your child in it. If a car seat is not installed correctly in your car, your child could face serious injuries in the case of an accident. Make sure to thoroughly read the car seat Instruction Manual and your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for proper installation guidelines.

By following our top 3 car seat safety tips you can feel better knowing that your child is safer every time you buckle them up in the car. Keeping up to date on car seat regulations and making sure to adjust the seat as your child grows, not only saves their life, but also give them a more comfortable ride in the car. At Graff Chevrolet Okemos we want even the smallest passengers to be safe in the vehicle. If you are looking for a vehicle with even more safety technologies then stop by our dealership and test drive a new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The new Chevy Cruze offers safety features like Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alerts and comes with 10 standard air bags. Contact our sales professionals and schedule a test drive today.

Our team at Graff Chevrolet Okemos works many ways to keep your vehicle safe. Our Summer Car Care pages help you learn the importance of vehicle maintenance during the summer season. On our website we walk you through keeping you vehicle’s fuel efficiency high with fuel system service tips, we talk about how to keep up your external light maintenance so you never have to drive in the dark, and we even talk about the importance of your vehicle’s cooling and A/C system during the summer so you and your vehicle don’t over heat. We also talk about servicing the different cosmetic repairs that you can work on while the weather is nice, and we discuss different ways to protect your vehicle’s interior and exterior from UV rays with our sun protection tips. If you have questions about your vehicle’s routine maintenance visit our service FAQ page. To schedule your summer car care appointment contact our Graff ChevroletService Center.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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