If you have a new bundle of joy in your life, you are going to need to buy some things. It can be hectic and confusing, so here is some advice.
The first baby gear item that is needed is a car seat. New, stricter regulations require the use of car seats well into elementary school in many states. Car seats should never be bought second hand. While this is a way to save money, you never know if the car seat has become damaged or been present during a motor vehicle accident. For babies smaller than twenty pounds, an infant car seat is needed. These are designed to be used in the back seat of the car. There are many models to choose from. Some infant car seats convert into forward facing models which can be used once your child weighs over twenty pounds. Continued on next page...
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