The modern rhythm of life assumes constant mobility. Young families with small children are often forced to travel to their dacha, to the supermarket, to visit their relatives. Many cars are equipped with air conditioning, split system. Such conditions allow parents to take their infant with them.
However, safe travel with your baby is only possible with an infant carrier. For maximum comfort, a special insert is placed inside the device. This article will tell you about the features of this detail.
Purpose and materials
The assortment of stores presents many varieties of inserts for newborns. They differ in shape, design, and are made of fabrics of various textures.
Functions that all infant carriers carry out:
- fixation of the child's neck and spine;
- protection against moisture ingress;
- removal of the additional stress on the muscles of the child when the car is moving;
- creating and fixing the required angle of inclination inside the infant car seat;
- the ability to provide a horizontal position for the convenience of the baby.
The main task that is provided by manufacturers is to protect a newborn child from injuries during vehicle maneuvers, during sudden braking or even impact.
Inserts for newborns are made from quality materials. They can withstand very heavy loads, the developers take into account the most difficult situations that may arise on the road. At the same time, due to contact with the child's body, the earbuds must have a very delicate and breathable structure. They are usually made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen). Synthetic hypoallergenic fabrics are also used in production.
Varieties
Today manufacturers produce different types of earbuds:
- comfortable mattresses with a pad for the neck - are necessary to give a comfortable position to the baby in a horizontal position in the car;
- in the form of a roller - manufactured to provide protection, comfortable neck fixation and head support in a comfortable position;
- in the form of an anatomical pillow - functional and very comfortable, can be used both in a car cradle and in a stroller.
Models from different manufacturers
Consider the most popular models of earbuds for newborns, which were appreciated by the parents of the youngest passengers.
- Rant - made in the form of a pillow, has various colors. Allows you to easily change the angle of the baby in the infant car seat with your own hands for greater comfort.
- "AutoBra" - anatomically shaped product with good air permeability.
- Air Fresh insert - has an anatomical shape, is made of cotton in the form of a mesh in three layers, freely passes air and is used for comfortable travel in hot weather.
- Cybex Sirona - developed by German orthopedic doctors, has an anatomical shape. If the product is packed tightly, the interior of the infant carrier can be reduced. You can change the angle for optimal positioning of the child's body.
- Ben Bat - multifunctional product. It can be used in a bassinet, crib, stroller. Perfectly supports the baby's back and head. Rattles are built into the lower part, which are activated when the child moves. The headrest has a pacifier holder that can be removed if necessary. The liner is reversible: one side is designed for cold weather conditions, made of soft plush fabric, and the other is made of lightweight material, perfect for warm weather.
- Cybex - designed to accommodate the child in a comfortable position, comfortably fills the empty space around the baby. Has a variety of colors and designs. Washing should be done in a gentle way.
- Sevi baby differs from others in that the main support is carried out in the baby's waist area. Made from cotton.
- Hauck dry me - double-sided liner, made of wear-resistant materials (the side intended for winter - from microfiber, for summer - from cotton). The surface is impregnated with a special water-repellent layer.
When to remove the head insert?
The insert for fixing the head position should only be used until the child learns to hold his head confidently. All children develop in different ways. Only doctors can give timely and clear recommendations on when to remove the special insert from the structure. They will check and assess the readiness of your baby's neck, spine and muscles.
If the parents on their own (without the advice of a doctor) decided to remove the tab, then for some time it is worth very carefully watching the child. The decision about whether to permanently remove the insert can only be done after you have made sure that the child is holding his head well.
Expert advice and recommendations
- When choosing a liner, parents need to take into account the behavior and activity of their baby.
- Care should be taken to ensure that the liner fits snugly in the infant car seat and clearly fixes the entire body of the newborn baby. Compliance with this rule is necessary to relieve unnecessary load from the spine of a small passenger when the car is moving.
- The locking system between the liner and the carrycot must be constantly checked. The belts must be properly fastened, in no case should they chafe the delicate baby skin. You need to fix it not weakly and not too tight, so as not to create discomfort for the baby.
- Buy high-quality earbuds, then you can take your child even on long trips. Don't try to save money by buying cheap products of questionable quality. It is better not to use homemade earbuds, since they will not be able to fix the child correctly and securely in the desired position.
For information on why the insert in the infant car seat is needed, see the next video.
