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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is specifically designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It's recommended that children ride in their seats until they meet the manufacturer's height or weight limits and then use a booster seat until vehicle belts are fitted properly, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall or the age of 10-12.

When you are looking for a new car seat, consider features like fabric that resists staining, pieces that are removable and can be machine washed, and accessories that can be cleaned.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold infants and toddlers, securing their necks and spines from injuries in a crash. They are also safer, as they disperse the force of an impact across a wider area. This reduces the risk of the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the thought of bringing their children forward-facing before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. That means moving them to a forward-facing car seat only after they've reached the maximum weight or height of their current seat according to the specifications of the manufacturer.

The heads of children are huge in relation to their bodies and is still developing. This makes them more vulnerable in the event of a crash. In reality children's heads could generate up to 25 times the force of their body weight in a collision -- more than enough to cause a deadly injury. This is why children are at the highest risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they are in a front-facing car seat.

Many parents believe that their children have larger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat facing forward faster. However, it's important to keep in mind that a baby who is 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than the 5th percentile child and no amount of teen push-ups can change the fact that. In the case of a car accident the head of a bigger child is likely to be struck with more force, which could cause brain and spinal cord injuries.

If your child is no longer in their infant car seat in front seat car seat, you can convert to a convertible seat that allows them to stay facing the rear until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Typically, children attain their maximum height first and it's crucial to be attentive to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when you should switch to forward-facing.

If your child is at the weight limit or height of their convertible car seat, it's time to place them in an adult booster seat. Most booster seats come with an indicator for angles to inform you when the seat has been properly installed and is able to be turned to forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your car and always wear the seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the most secure protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to flip their baby's car seat around as they get older, simply because it's more practical. They must remember, however that rear-facing seats are the best option for children.

In a crash with a Lightweight Baby Car Seat facing forward, the neck is at risk. The head can be thrown against the front seat by force and cause permanent spinal damage. Whiplash can still occur even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially true for smaller kids such as infants who are less than one year old.

A child who is facing forward is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a window in a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the vehicle is moving the head may be pushed backwards against the seat and break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety standards mandate that kids remain rear-facing until they reach both 20 pounds and one year old age. This is because younger kids don't have the neck strength to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision, which is often the most severe kind of accident where automobiles are involved.

The harness and tether aid in keeping the child's head in place, reducing neck strain. A child facing the rear facing infant car seat will be less prone to head injuries because the impact is cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child less than one year old, and they are in a convertible seat or an all in one that can be turned from rear-facing to forward-facing at any time, read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe to face forward. The guidelines will tell you whether or not to use a tether as well as the height and weight limits for the seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing car seat limitation you can allow them to travel in a forward-facing seat that has a harness and tether until they reach the top weight limit or height allowed by the car seat's manufacturer. Once they've outgrown it, you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no age limit or height at which children are safe from using booster seats. Kids should use one until the vehicle belt fits them correctly and that could take anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster can increase the height of a child to ensure that they can sit comfortably upright in cars. The shoulder portion of a belt must be set so that it sits close to the chest, but not over. The lap portion of the belt should rest across the thighs and not on the stomach. Booster seats include a belt guide to ensure that the belt is correctly placed.

Booster seats can be purchased with or without backrests. The most common booster seat is the high-back type that offers neck and head support for children. It's a great choice for cars with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters can be cheaper, but they do not provide neck or head support. Some all-in one boosters allow you to switch between harness and boost modes. They are suitable for children from to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds as a booster.

Some boosters come with lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the vehicle's lower anchors and a tether, if one is available. Some boosters require the seat belt to hold them in place. Go through the manual of your car to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors inside your car, and read the booster seat instructions to learn how to utilize them.

Some parents might be enticed to let their three-year-old, 30 pound child immediately go to a booster seat, as they're becoming too tall for the car seat. But hurrying to "graduate" your child from the harness is risky. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is not secure enough in the event of a crash.

Back seat

Every child should use the child safety or booster seat installed correctly for as long as they are able to. Children who are too large for a rear facing car seat, or have exceeded the weight and height limits and should be switched to a forward-facing restraint with harness until they reach the maximum height for this type of seat.

When your baby is no longer in the infant car seat in front seat car seat, they can be moved to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that has an open rear-facing position. These seats typically last for two years, or until the child is at the maximum height and weight of the seat. Install the car safety seat on the middle seat of your vehicle. It can be secured with the lower anchor system and seat belt.

When your child grows out of their rear-facing seat you can put them in a front-facing restraint using a harness. These seats are generally used until the child reaches the height of 57 inches or exceeds the maximum weight and height guidelines for the seat. The instructions from the manufacturer or a sticker on the car seat will tell you the height and weight it can support.

All children over the age of 18 should be seated in the booster seat or on a lap belt in the vehicle, if possible. If they can't then they should use the middle back seat restraint. Also, they should not sit in front of the car if the airbag is active. Putting children in the front seat could increase the risk of getting injured in an accident because the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

You can take your child to an inspection station or car seat clinic to get help selecting and installing the correct child safety seat. They can also check if your car seat is being recalled due to problems or safety concerns. You can then choose a seat that fits both your vehicle and the child's height. If you're unable to try a seat before buying, make sure it has an exchange policy.