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Can an Infant Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat?

When children outgrow their infant newborn car seat seats, they can move to convertible or all-in-one car seats. These car seats are available in both rear-facing and forward-facing versions however, they must meet certain weight and age requirements.

It is not recommended to put car seats in front of airbags on a vehicle seat, as the impact of the airbag could cause fatal injuries to babies and children.

1. The 1.5 Inch Rule

Many parents ask whether an infant car seat may be placed in front of the driver's seat, and the answer is always no. The reason for this is quite simple If a collision occurs and the child is involved, they could get their head struck by an airbag if they are in the front seat. The airbag can cause injury or even kill a child.

This is why infant car seats are made to be rear-facing only. The back of the seat rests against the back of the seat in a crash, providing the most effective protection for your infant.

Additionally, the rear-facing car seat safeguards the head and neck of your child more than a forward-facing seat, which provides only minimal neck and head protection. The headrest prevents your child from sliding off the shoulder straps in an accident. The harness holds the chest clip above the shoulders.

It's important to keep it in mind that there are ZERO known instances of children in forward-facing seats breaking their leg when they hit the rear of the seat. This happens when a kid's feet rise and trap them against the back of the seat which causes a lot of pressure into the leg bones. There's no reason to put your child at risk for this.

There are a variety of programs in the United States for parents who qualify to get discounted or free travel infant car seat car seats. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure that your child is in a secure car seat before they get out of it. It is a great option for children to use for many years.

The base of the majority of modern infant car seats is designed to be removed and put back in, making them much easier to use. This feature is especially beneficial when traveling with children, as you can keep the car seat in place and ready to go, even when you switch vehicles.

Before you put your child in the car seat make sure that the back of the car seat will touch the vehicle seat's back by finding the center of the seat and measuring with a tape measure. Many items, such as the blade of a house key, or the length of wireless earbuds are around 1.5 inches long and can be used to test for this space. Review the instructions for your car seat as well as the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine if the angle can be adjusted to remove the space.

2. Harness Position

In the infant car seats and bouncers, swings strollers, and other equipment for children, infants and preemies may get into a dangerous situation with their chins touching their chests. In the event of a crash the children could be injured or crushed by the chest clip. To prevent this from happening, make sure that the straps for your shoulders begin a little below and then come up over the child's shoulders and be sure to tighten the straps. The straps should be secure enough that you can squeeze any fabric that is not tight enough This is known as the Pinch Test. Winter coats and other heavy outer layers could interfere with the Pinch Test, so be sure to remove them prior to putting your child in their seat.

The chest clip is designed to break during an accident, but it could be compressed on the throat of a child if it's too low or if the chest straps are loose. The chest clip should not be placed in the neck opening. Instead, it should be at the armpit level.

In the event of a crash who are facing rearwards will slide down the seat. The harness straps should be sufficient to support the child's neck and head. This is why it's important that the straps are placed over the shoulders. If the straps are too high they could slide over the baby's ears or go through the neck opening and if they are too loose, they can slide towards the baby's nose.

Make sure that the shoulder straps are in the slots that are above or below the shoulders of your child and they fit snugly. Newborns may need a separate infant insert (often included in the car seat) to raise them to ensure their shoulders are in the slot. Some infant car seats have built-in angle indicators or adjustors that help with this and you should always refer to the instructions included with your seat.

3. Rear-Facing Only

Parents may be enticed by the fact that their child's legs are getting shorter in the rear-facing seat, but there is no need to do this. Rear-facing is safer than forward-facing, as the child's neck and spine are supported in the event of an accident. Forward-facing children may suffer serious injuries due to the fact that their bodies are thrown into the vehicle.

Additionally, many infant car seats have a built-in angle indicator so you can make sure that the seat is properly installed. You should also make sure that your child's head is on the seat flat, and that the straps are on their shoulders instead of under their arms. To determine whether the harness is too tight you should be able to squeeze a small amount of material at your child's shoulder. Check the crotch strap and ensure that it is at the same height as the armpits and not at the waist. It is also a good idea to review the manual of your infant Car seat in front seat car seat so you know the proper method to use it with your child.

The majority of manufacturers recommend that children sit rear-facing in their car seats until they reach at least one year old or until they have reached the weight and height limit of their particular car seat. Some states have laws requiring infants to be rear-facing for a minimum of two years.

Install the infant car seat on the middle seat of a newborn car seat insert that only has one back seat. This allows you to view your child easily through the rearview mirror, without having to bend over. It's also helpful to place the car seat on the driver's side so you don't have to walk all the way around your vehicle every time you want to put your baby in or out of their car seat.

If your vehicle has two back seats the infant car seat can be installed on either side so long as it's not in front of the airbag on the passenger side. However, if you have to choose between installing the infant car seat on the left or right side of the vehicle, place it on the driver's side.

4. Booster Seats

All children who outgrow their infant car seat in front seat car seat by weight and height should use a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly. This can only happen when they are at a minimum of 4 feet 9 inches tall and have reached the top of their headrest (check the seat manufacturer's recommendations for exact measurements).

Booster seats aid in positioning the lap and shoulder belt properly. Booster seats can also reduce the distance that a neck moves in collisions, which reduces the risk of injury. Head movement is the main cause of motor vehicle crashes, which are the leading fatality for children between the ages of 4 and 8.

If a booster isn't used correctly, the lap portion can be able to slide over the abdomen of a child and cause serious injuries if an accident occurs. This is avoided by using a belt guide on the booster to stop the lap belt from sliding up onto a child's stomach, or climbing over armrests.

A lot of boosters come with armrests, handles, or guide slots that aid to place the lap belt in a low and flat position over a child's upper thighs. This ensures that the lap belt begins and remains on a child's strong hip bones, instead of being pushed up into their stomachs during a crash.

Some booster seats are also designed with a seat belt locking mechanism to keep the seat belt secure while the child is in it, and this can help to prevent the lap belt from slipping up over the abdomen of a child. This can also help to prevent the seat belt from being pulled across the face of a child, which could result in hypoxia and airway obstruction, as also neck strain.