Toddlers can be very challenging passengers to deal with. They can easily get flustered which can be very distracting to parents who are trying to pay attention to the road. It's great that the car seat manufacturers have taken this into consideration and designed car seats for toddlers.

This is why, when taking a trip in the car a toddler needs to be constrained to a fixed position while still permitting them to have some freedom of movement. There are many different seats available but what do you look for when you are ready to buy?

Car seats for toddlers are slightly different than the seats designed for infants or babies. These carseats are a little less restrictive but still offer equal safety and still protect your child in the same way.

A toddler as we all know will be playful and can get easily bored or might get irritated so they must have freedom of movement as compared to an infant car seat.

A good car seat for toddlers would preferably have less straps and give your child that little bit of extra room to be free to move around  but without compromising safety. The straps must not be able to come loose while your toddler is moving around.  

A good car seat for toddlers should have less straps but these must be sturdy and not come loose while your child is moving around which will happen quite often. A toddler will not want to be restricted in movement at any time during a car ride but as mentioned these car seats must provide the proper support.

A soft, plush feel is a wise choice for a toddler car seat. Because of the desire to move around and be restless, the seat must protect your child from any bruises or other accidents that can happen from their activities especially on long trips. Obviously the plush comfortable car seat will help your youngster relax and hopefully be able to take a nap periodically.

Try to look for a carseat that will accomodate your child as they start to grow which will happen quite rapidly at this stage of development. Always check the height and the weight limitations of the car seat for your toddler. It will of course save you money not having to purchase another seat as they mature and most parents need to stick to a budget.

It is always going to be easier for parents when their toddler is in a car seat that fits them perfectly. At this stage of their lives they will be very curious and will not like feeling restricted so all these factors should be considered when you start looking to purchase car seats for toddlers.