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Baby Products Baby Products Newborns Infants 3-12 Mos. Toddlers 1-4 Yrs. From Heather Corley, your Guide to Baby Products The car seat is one of the most important baby products you'll buy. Vehicle crashes are still a leading cause of death for babies and toddlers. Proper car seat use can greatly reduce the risks to your child, though. Before You Buy an Infant Car Seat An infant car seat is the carrier style seat you often see new parents lugging around. Here's how to choose one that works well for you and your baby. See More About:  infant car seats  car seat safety  Buying a Travel System Lots of parents focus on the stroller when they buy a travel system. Of course, you want a good stroller, too, but it's easy to ignore missing features on the car seat when you're buying the two as a combo unit. See More About:  baby travel systems  baby travel gear  How Long Should Baby Stay Rear-Facing? The recommendation to keep babies rear-facing longer has been around a while, but you've probably seen it in the news recently because the American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their recommendations to reflect this more modern advice. Thinking about turning your baby around at a year? Read this first! See More About:  car seat safety tips  rear-facing car seats  Have Your Car Seat Checked for Safety Trying to figure out which installation method to use, where in the car to seat your baby, and how to adjust all of the car seat straps is complicated. Using the car seat correctly is essential, though. Luckily, there are trained experts who can give you a hand in keeping your baby safe. See More About:  car seat safety tips  travel with baby  Baby Products Ads Baby Center Baby Car Seat Cover Newborn Baby Gifts Baby Stroller Baby Products Featured Articles 10 Ways to Make Baby's Car Seat Less Safe Do I Have to Buy an Infant-Only Car Seat? Should I Buy a Used Car Seat? Installing a Car Seat in the Center with LATCh Should I Buy a Custom Car Seat Cover? Is It OK for Baby's Legs to Touch the Vehicle Seat?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More> This newsletter is written by: Heather Corley Baby Products Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Baby Products newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Basic Baby Needs Checklist What to Buy When You're Having a Baby All About Baby Car Seats First Birthday Gifts Current Baby Products Recalls   Follow me on: Advertisement