E is for EUROPEAN BELT PATH!
Did you know? Some North American car seats have a *EUROPEAN belt path! But… what does that mean?
*Some infant car seat seat carriers use a European belt path, an alternative way of routing the seat belt when installing an infant car seat carrier without a base. In this method, the shoulder portion of the vehicle seat belt goes around the back of the infant carrier.
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European belt paths offer a form of energy management, decreasing forces on a baby’s head and neck in a crash when the seat is installed without a base. Additionally, they can make getting a secure baseless install easier.
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NOTE: Sometimes your car seat’s handle position may change when it’s installed without a base. Be sure to double-check your car seat manual.
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Do you have questions about European belt paths? Drop them in the comments below 👇
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