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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

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

Switch to FF instead of FF once your child is at the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum required for a new car seat). Make sure you read the instructions for your car seat.

Safety

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

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

The best infant car seats will feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster that allows you to set the correct angle of your child's head in order to prevent them from falling over in a collision. The car seat also comes with an upper tether strap that comes from the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor in your vehicle. It is important to remember that you might not have to switch your child to an forward-facing car seat until he / is at the maximum weight and height specified in the manual of the seat.

It's time to switch when your child reaches 20 pounds and one year old. Children and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent kind), they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats shield the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their head.

When children transition to a forward-facing car seat, they should still use a convertible or an all-in-one car seat with a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. The child shouldn't be moved into the booster seat until they have reached the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is typically around age 4 or 5 years old. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between the carseats. But remember, the video has been slowed. Children can be injured if they move too quickly.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seats keeps your child safe and secure in the event of an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will protect your child from a collision. The seat has a five-point safety harness that can be tightened with one pull and a center-front adjuster. This will ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy shields your baby from the sunlight. For your safety, the seat is designed to be secured by the vehicle's seat belt and has an adjustable clip that holds the buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort or appears to be slouching forward while sleeping it could be because the angle of the car seat is too low. You can fix this by putting tightly rolled towels on the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this doesn't work then you can bring your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us assess the angle of their car seat.

Be aware that children should not face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to take the force of a crash should they fall forward on their own. Some experts recommend waiting longer, because the bones and muscles of children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that allows their children to move rearwards until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This lets parents benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer amount of time. It also makes it easier for them because they can easily switch 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 provides your child 10 years of car seat use in only one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a belt-positioning booster that is backless (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the harness and headrest together without having to re-thread.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing infant car seat can be an excellent choice. It allows you to see your child while driving and allows all of your family members to ride in the car without disturbing your infant or toddler. The type of car seat can be used with strollers, making it much easier to get your child in and out of the car when you go to the store or running other errands.

But, even if your child is old enough to transition to an forward-facing car seat, it's best to keep them rear-facing as long as is possible. From the point of view of crash tests, a child's head is better protected in a crash when they face backwards. This is because when facing backwards, the entire body, including the neck, head and torso is held in the rear of the car seat.

It is important to read the instructions of the manufacturer to determine the best time to change your child's car seat around. You will find that they have an upper and lower limit, as well as specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap's position. These rules are designed to safeguard your child as they develop.

Another thing to consider is whether you own a vehicle that has tether anchors for your car seat. If you do, make sure that the strap is correctly installed and tied to the vehicle's anchor points according to the instruction in the manual for your seat. The last thing to do is make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or just below their shoulders, but not too low or high. This will affect how they are secured in the event of the event of a crash.

A good choice for parents who have several children or are planning to have more, is convertible car seats. This is a complete car seat that can start with an infant car seat facing rear, then move your child to a forward-facing position once they are old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing car seat.

Style

You spent a lot time and effort choosing the right car seat for your child. However, as they age and begin to outgrow their car seat for infants you may be wondering when it's time to flip them around.

While the idea of letting your child face forward can be thrilling, there are important safety considerations you must keep in mind. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their specific car seat.

You should also be aware that children are very different in terms of size and age, so you should never base when to switch to forward-facing on some specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their legroom limit. A child may appear bigger in the rear-facing car seat but that doesn't mean that it's safe to turn around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed.

Some infant car seats come with a built-in alarm to remind you to keep your child facing rear until they're at least one year old. This is because children under one year old don't have 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 have convenient features that make them easy to use. They include bases that are attached to the car and snap in and out to allow you to carry your baby car seat from stroller to car and back again and are often paired with a frame stroller to form part of the travel system.

If you're about to transition your baby from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward-facing one, ensure that you adhere to all the instructions given by the manufacturer and check the tightness of your car seat. When properly installed the car seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch from side to side or from front to back, and the harness straps must be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions, talk to a certified safety technician in your area or call the manufacturer of the car seat.