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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year are NOT supposed to ride forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles may be stretched and cause serious injury.

Switch to FF instead of FF once your child reaches the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum requirement for the new car seat). Check the instructions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

Infant car seats are made to safeguard the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position will also prevent your child from hitting their head against the hard back of the seat which can cause serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five-point harnesses to secure the child with one pull, tightening the strap. the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide enhanced protection from impact. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best car seat infant infant car seat rear facing car seats will include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster that allows you to set the correct angle of your child's head in order to prevent them from flopping over in a crash. The seat also has an upper tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. Be aware that you may not need to move your child from an forward-facing car seat until is at the maximum weight and height specified in the manual for the seat.

It's time to change when your child is 20 pounds and one year. Children and toddlers younger than 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 common type) they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats safeguard the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their head.

When kids move to a forward-facing car seat they should use a convertible or all-in-one seat that has a strong rear-facing weight and height limit. They shouldn't be pushed to a booster seat until they have met the high back or backless booster age and height requirements for the seat, which usually means at around the age of 4 or 5. These crash videos will help you understand the differences between the carseats. However, keep in mind that the footage has been slowed. If a kid moves too fast, they may be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat will keep your child safe and comfortable in the event of an accident. The seat comes with a soft headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell to protect your child from collision. The seat also comes with a five-point harness with easy one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster to ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from sun. The seat can be secured to the belts of the vehicle for safety. It also includes an locking clip that keeps the buckle secure when the seat is not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort during a trip or seems to lean forward during sleep or sleeping, the angle of the seat could be too low for them. You can correct this by placing tightly rolled towels underneath the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this doesn't work, you can take your baby to Rockridge Kids and we will test the angle of the car seat.

It is vital to keep in mind that children aren't ready to face forward until they are at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks are not strong enough yet to withstand a force applied to them by a collision should they fall forward on their own). Some experts suggest waiting longer, as the muscles and bones of children are more malleable than those of adults.

Many parents decide to buy a convertible car seat which allows their infants to be in a rear-facing position until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets parents benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It can also make it easier for parents as they can easily change their child's position from rear-facing to forward-facing when the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat gives your child 10 years of car seat usage with only one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lb) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to set up. You can move the headrest and harness together without re-threading.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat is an excellent choice. This allows you to see your child while driving and the rest of your family can enter the car without disturbing your baby seat or toddler. The car seat can be used with strollers, making it easier to get your child in and out of the vehicle while you are at the grocery store or running other errands.

Even even if your child is the age at which they can switch to a car seat that is facing forward it is better to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. From the perspective of crash tests, a child's head is more secure in the event of a crash if they face backwards. This is because when facing backwards, the entire body, including the neck, head and torso, are cradled in the rear of the car seat.

You should check the manufacturer's instructions for the best time to change the car seat of your child around. You'll see that they have an upper and lower limit, as well specific rules regarding things such as the crotch strap's position. These guidelines are designed to protect your child as they develop.

Another thing to think about is whether you have a vehicle with tether anchors for your car seat inserts for newborns seat. If so, make sure that the tether is correctly installed and tied to your vehicle's anchor points according to the instructions in the manual. Last but not least, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or just below their shoulders, and are not too low or high. This will affect how they are restrained during an accident.

A great option for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more children is convertible car seats. It is a one-stop car seat that starts by being a rear-facing infant car seat before moving your child to a forward-facing seat when they're old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing position in the car seat.

Style

You've put in a lot of time and effort choosing the right car seat for your child. As your child gets older and outgrows their car seat for infants, you might wonder if it's time to flip the seat 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 weight limit of their car seat and height limitations.

It is important to remember that children are very different in terms of size and age, so you should never base when to switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their maximum legroom. A child might appear larger in a rear-facing car seat but that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning them around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed.

It is recommended to keep your child rear facing until they are at least one year old, and some infant car seats have an inbuilt reminder to keep them there. This is due to the fact that children under one year old do not have enough neck muscles to be able to withstand a collision with a frontal force which could result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being safe, many infant car seats have practical features that make them easy to use. Some of them have bases that snap in and out of the car and allow you to transport your child from the car to a stroller and back. They are typically part of an overall travel infant car seat system.

If you are ready to move your baby from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, be sure to adhere to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer and check the fit of the car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side or from front to back, when properly installed. The harness straps must also be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have questions or concerns regarding the installation of your car seat, call an approved safety technician in your community or the manufacturer of the car seat.