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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year are not allowed to ride in a forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their weak neck muscles could be stretched and cause serious injuries.

Switch to FF instead of FF when your child is at the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum required for a new car seat). Please read your car seat instructions.

Safety

Infant car seats are designed to safeguard the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position also stops your child from slamming their head against the hard back of the seat which could cause serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant seats feature five-point harnesses, which can secure the child by pulling the straps. The carrier shell is lined in energy-absorbing foam EPS for better impact protection. Some come with an umbrella that protects from the sun.

The best car seats newborn infant car seat best carseats will include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster that allows you to choose the right angle for your child's head to stop the car seat from slipping over in a crash. The top tether strap is attached to the tether anchor on the vehicle and comes from the top. Be aware that you may not need to change your child's seat to a forward-facing car seat until he / attains the maximum weight and height listed in the manual of the seat.

It's time to change when your child reaches 20 pounds and one year old. Infants and toddlers younger that one year have soft, loose muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and frequent type), they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. If children under the age of 1 ride rear-facing, their head is cushioned by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that can cause neck strain.

When children transition to a forward facing car seat, they need a convertible or an all in-one that has a high rearward weight and a height limit. The child shouldn't be moved into an adult booster until they meet the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is usually between 4 and 5 years old. You can see the difference in these seats when you look at these crash videos, but remember that the video is reduced in speed. A child can be injured if they move too quickly.

Comfort

A Forward Facing infant car seat rear facing Car Seat [47.108.249.16] allows your infant to enjoy a comfortable ride and be secure in an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, a cushion for body support and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell to keep your child safe from a collision. The seat has five points of safety harness that can be tightened by only one pull, and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure that your child is positioned correctly. A retractable canopy protects your baby from the sunlight. The seat can be locked to the belts of the vehicle for security. It also includes a clip to lock the buckle in place even when the seat isn't being used.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a journey or appears to slouch forward when they sleep, the angle of the seat may be too low for the child. You can remedy this by placing tightly folded towels under the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this doesn't help then you can bring your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their car seat.

It is important to remember that children are not ready to stand up and face forward until they are at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks are not strong enough yet to withstand a force that would be applied to them in a crash in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts suggest taking longer to wait since the bones and muscles of young children are more malleable.

Many parents opt to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to be rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This lets parents enjoy the benefits a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It is also easier for them as they can easily switch their child's seat from rear-facing to forward-facing when their child is out of it.

The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a convertible 4-in-1 car seat that allows your child to use the seat for a period of 10 years. It converts from rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seats (30-100 lbs) as well as a belt-positioning backless seat (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to install using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest together, without re-threading.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat is a great choice. It allows you to watch your child while driving and the rest of your family can enter the car without disrupting your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can also be used with a stroller making it much easier to carry your little one in and out of the car for trips to the grocery store or other errands.

Even even if your child is the age where they can change to a car seat that is forward-facing, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. When you look at it from the perspective of crash tests, a child's head is more protected in a frontal crash if they are facing backwards. This is because when they are facing backwards the entire body including the head, neck and torso, are cradled in the car seat's rear.

Check the instructions of the manufacturer to see how you can rotate the seat of your child. You'll see that they have the maximum height and weight limit, as well as specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap position. These limits are intended to ensure the safety of your child as they develop.

You should also consider whether your vehicle comes with tether anchors. If yes, ensure that the tether is correctly installed and tied to the anchor points on your vehicle according to the directions in the manual. Last but not least, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or just below their shoulders, but not too high or low. This will affect how they are secured during a crash.

A good choice for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more is convertible car seats. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then converted to a forward-facing seat once your child reaches the height or weight limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

You've put in a lot of time and effort deciding on the perfect baby car seat for your child. However, as they age and start outgrowing their infant car seat, you might be wondering if it's the right time to switch them around.

While the idea of letting your baby face forward may be thrilling, there are important safety considerations you should be aware of. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits.

Be aware that children differ in size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a specific date on the calendar, or if you think that they have reached their maximum legroom. It may appear that a child is taller in a rear facing car seat, however this doesn't mean it's safe to turn them around. Their spine and bones haven't yet fully developed.

It is recommended to keep your child facing rearwards until they are at least one year old. certain infant car seats come with an inbuilt reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because children under one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a collision with a car in front, which can result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being safe and secure, many infant car seats come with convenient features that make them easy to use. Some of these include bases that snap into and out of the car which allows you to take your child from the car to a stroller and back. They are usually part of the travel system.

If you're ready to move your child to a forward-facing convertible car seat make sure you do so correctly by following all the instructions of the manufacturer and checking the car seat for tightness. The car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side, or front to rear when installed correctly. The harness straps must be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions, talk to a certified car seat safety technician in your region or contact the manufacturer of the car seat.