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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year should not ride in a forward-facing. In the event of a crash weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injuries.

Switch to FF instead when your child is at the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum required for the new car seat). Follow the directions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

In the event of a crash infant car seats are designed to protect your child's head and neck. The forward-facing position also stops your child from slamming their head against the back of the seat which could result in serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five-point harnesses to ensure the child's safety with just one pull tightening, and the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved protection against impact. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats on sale car seats by age seats will have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This lets you set the correct angle for your child's neck to prevent it from flopping over during a collision. The seat also comes with the top tether strap, which comes from the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. It is important to keep in the mind that your child may not require a switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height limit that is stated in the instruction manual for the seat you're using.

It's time to switch when your child is 20 pounds and one year old. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that can cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. They are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries if they travel in a frontal crash (the most common and severe type). When children younger than 1 year are riding 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 should use a convertible or an all-in-one car seat with a high rear-facing weight and height limit. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they have met the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirement, which usually means about age 4 or 5. These crash videos will help you understand the differences between the two carseats. But remember, the video has been slowed. Children can be injured when they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seats keeps your child safe and comfortable during an accident. The seat features a soft headrest and body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing shell to shield your child from the collision. The seat also has five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening, and an adjustable front center adjuster that ensures your child is in the right position. A retractable sun canopy will protect your child from the sun. The seat can be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle for security. It also has a clip to lock the latch buckle fastened even when the seat isn't being used.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a trip or seems to lean forward during sleep the seat's angle might be too low for them. You can fix 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 bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

It is crucial to remember that children aren't ready to stand up and face forward until they are at least 20 pounds AND one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand a force that is applied to them in a crash should they fall forward on their own). Some experts suggest waiting longer as the bones and muscles of children are more malleable.

Many parents decide to buy a convertible car seat that allows their children to travel rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets parents enjoy the benefits a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It can also make it easier for them as they can easily change their child's seat from rear-facing to forward-facing as the child grows out of it.

The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a four-in-one convertible car seats by age seat that lets your child use the seat for 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40 lbs) to a forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lb) and then to an unbelt-positioning seat that is backless (40-120 lb). It's easy and simple to set up using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness together, without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat is a fantastic option when you're traveling with a young child. It allows you to see your child while driving and allows everyone else in the family to ride in the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can also be used with strollers which makes it easier to get your toddler in and out of the car for trips to the grocery store or other chores.

Even when your child is at the age that they are able to change to a car seat that is forward-facing it is better to keep them in a rear-facing position for the duration you can. From the perspective of crash tests, a child’s head is better protected in a crash when they are facing backwards. This is because the whole body -- head, neck, and torso is supported by the back of the car seat when they are facing in this direction.

You'll want to check the manufacturer's instructions for how to turn your child's car seat around. You'll find that they have the maximum height and weight limit, as well specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap's position. These limits are intended to ensure your child's safety as they grow.

Another thing to consider is whether you have an automobile with Tether anchors for your car seat. If yes, you must make sure the strap is correctly installed and tied to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the instruction in the manual for your seat. Also, you should ensure that the shoulder straps of your harness are at or just above your child's shoulders and not too high or low in order to affect the way they are secured in an accident.

An excellent option for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more, is a convertible car seat. It is a one-stop car seat that can start with a rear-facing infant car seat, then move your child to a forward-facing seat once they are old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing position of the car seat.

Style

The baby car seat was a must for your little one, and you spent a lot of time choosing the right one. As your child grows and outgrows their infant newborn car seat seat, you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

Although the idea of having your child face forward can be exciting, there are some important safety considerations that you must keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their particular car seat.

It is important to remember that children are different in size and age, therefore you shouldn't base the decision to change to a forward-facing car seat on some specific date on the calendar or if they've reached their maximum legroom. Children may appear larger in a rear-facing car seat, but that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning them around, as their spine and bones aren't fully developed.

It is recommended to keep your child rear-facing until they are at least one year old. certain infant carrier seat car seats come with an integrated reminder to keep them there. This is because children under one don't have enough neck muscles to withstand a frontal impact which could result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being safe in addition to being safe, many infant car seats come with practical features that make them easy to use. Some of these include bases that snap into and out of the car, allowing you to carry your baby from the car to a stroller and back. They are often part the travel system.

If you're ready to transition your child from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, make sure you follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer and verify the tightness of your car seat. If it's installed correctly the car seat should not move more than 1 inch side to side or from front to back, and the harness straps must be positioned at or over the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions you should talk to an accredited car seat safety technician in your region or contact the manufacturer of your car seat.