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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than one year should NOT ride facing in the direction of forward. 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 when your child reaches their current seat's maximum weight or height (or the minimum requirement for a new car seat). Read your car seat instructions 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 also stops your child from slamming their head against the hard back of the seat which could cause serious injuries.

All infant seats that face forward have five-point harnesses. They ensure the child's safety by simply pulling the straps. The shell of the car seat is lined with energy-absorbing EPS to provide better protection against impact. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats will include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster which lets you set the correct angle of your child's head to prevent them from flopping over in a crash. The 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. You should keep in mind that you may not need to move your child from a forward-facing car seat until attains the maximum weight and height as stated in the manual of the seat.

It's the time to switch to a different model when your child weighs 20 pounds and one year old. Children and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks, which can cause whiplash when they are involved in an accident. They are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries if they travel in a frontal collision (the most frequent and severe type). If children under the age of 1 are riding in a rear-facing car seat, their head is protected by the car seat and protected from sudden movements that could cause neck strain.

If children are moving to a forward-facing car seat they should use a convertible or all-in-one seat with a high rear-facing weight and a 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 at around the age of 4 or 5. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between carseats. However, keep in mind that the footage has been slowed down. If a kid moves too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward facing infant car seat allows your child to ride comfortably and remain safe during a crash. The seat has a soft headrest, body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell to protect your child from any impact. The seat is equipped with a five-point safety harness which can be tightened with only one pull, and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is positioned correctly. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from direct sunlight. The seat can be secured to the vehicle seat belt for safety. It also has an locking clip that keeps the buckle in place when the seat is not being used.

If your child complains of discomfort or appears to slump forward while sleeping it could be because the angle of the car seat is too low. This can be corrected by placing tightly rolled towel under the front of your car seat. If this still doesn't help you can take your lightweight baby car seat to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their car seat.

It is important to remember that children aren't ready to stand up and face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand a force applied to them by a collision should they fall forward on their own). Some experts recommend waiting longer since the muscles and bones of children are more flexible.

Many parents choose to purchase convertible car seats that allows their children to be rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This lets parents benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It is also easier for them because they can easily change their child's position from forward-facing to rear-facing when the child grows out of it.

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

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat can be a great choice. It allows you to see your child while driving and allows the rest of the family to ride in the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can also be used with strollers, making it easier to take your child in and out of your car for trips to the store for groceries or other errands.

Even if your child has reached the age that they are able to change to a car seat that is forward-facing it is best to keep them in a rear-facing position as long as you can. From the perspective of crash tests, a child’s head is better protected in the event of a crash if they are facing backwards. This is due to the fact that when facing backwards the entire body including the head, neck and torso, is cradled in the car seat's rear.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to determine how you can rotate your child's seat. There will be the weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed, as well as specific rules regarding things like crotch buckles. These limits are intended to ensure your child's safety as they develop.

It is also important to consider whether your vehicle comes with tether anchors. If yes, ensure that the tether is connected to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the directions in the manual. Also, ensure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or below their shoulders, but not too low or high. This can affect how they're restrained during a crash.

A good choice for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more is convertible car seats. It is a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat, and then changed to a forward facing seat when your child reaches the weight or height limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

The infant car seat was a must for your little one, and you spent many hours deciding the right one. 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 facing your child forward is thrilling, there are a few important safety factors to consider. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their particular car seat newborn seat.

You should also be aware that children are different in terms of size and age so you should never base the decision to change to a forward-facing car seat on some specific date on the calendar or if they've reached their legroom limit. It might appear that a child is taller in a rear facing car seat, but this does not mean that it is safe to turn the child around. Their spine and bones haven't yet fully developed.

It is recommended that you keep your child rear-facing until they reach one year old, and some infant car seats come with a built-in reminder to ensure they remain there. This is due to the fact that children younger than one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a frontal collision which could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not only safe, but also easy to use. These include bases that stay in the car and snap out and in to allow you to carry your baby from stroller to car or back to the car, and they often pair with a frame stroller as part of a 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 fit of the car seat. The car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to rear, when properly installed. The harness straps must be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions ask a certified car seat safety technician in your area or call the manufacturer of the car seat.