But putting your baby to sleep in a portable car.
Colic baby sleep in car seat.
Monday may 20 2019 healthday news a car seat is the safest place for an infant while traveling in a car.
And stevens continues infants need a lot more sleep than adults and it s pretty likely that a nap time will coincide with a car trip.
When used correctly a car seat is the safest place for a baby to be in a car or on a plane.
Many babies who suffer from colic are unable to sleep lying completely flat.
But outside of travel babies should not remain in a car seat especially if they re sleeping.
If you find that this is the case with your baby consider using a swing or bouncer never a car seat that allows your baby to lie at a slight incline while being secure.
When traveling take a portable crib or bassinet to use once you reach your destination.
While car seats are important when you re traveling with an infant it s best not to have the infant sleep in the car seat when you re at home study author dr.
Parents shouldn t feel badly about their babies falling.
If properly installed a car seat will be tilted at 45 degrees for an infant which is critical for a baby s safety susan millette a neonatal intensive care unit nurse told insider.