Do I need a special car seat for my preemie? What should I look for when buying one?

It is likely that you may need to find a car seat that will fit your baby. Premature babies typically weigh less than a normal full term baby. Car seats are divided into different categories based on weight and not so much a baby’s weight. For baby seats, infant carriers from birth to 13kg are always rearward-facing. When finding one that is suitable, look out for these points: - find a five-point harness seat rather than a three-point one as they are more secure - invest in a new car seat for the safety of your baby - make sure that the car seat could fit your car (e.g., whether your car has isofix system) For more information on buying a car seat, you can refer to these articles: http://sg.theasianparent.com/singapore-rules-on-child-safety-in-car/ http://www.mothercare.com.sg/blog/buying-guide/car-seats/a-guide-to-car-seats/

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