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Why You Should Consider a forward facing infant car seat (how you can help)

Children under the age of one year shouldn't ride facing towards the forward. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles that are weak could be stretched and cause serious injuries.

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

Safety

Car seats for infants are designed to protect the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward-facing position can also help prevent your baby from hitting their head on the hard back of the car seat which could result in serious injuries.

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

The most effective infant car seats have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This lets you choose the ideal angle for your child's neck to prevent it from flopping over in an accident. The car seat also comes with an upper tether strap that comes from the top of the car seat. It then hooks onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. It is important to keep in the mind that your child may not need to switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the top weight and height allowed listed in the instruction manual of the seat you're using.

When your child reaches 20 lbs and one year is over, it's time to make the switch. Infants and toddlers younger that 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 suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats safeguard the necks of children less than one year old by cushioning their head.

When children transition to an forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible seat or an all-in-one that has a high rear-facing weight and height limit. The child shouldn't be able to move into an adult booster until they meet the height and age requirements for a high-back or backless booster, which is typically around age 4 or 5 years old. It is evident the difference in these car seats when you look at these crash videos, but keep in mind that the footage is reduced in speed. Children can be injured if they move too quickly.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat will keep your child safe and secure in the event of an accident. The seat has a comfortable cushion for the headrest and body as well as an EPS energy-absorbing cover to shield your child from the impacts. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening and a movable front center adjuster to ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy shields your baby from the sunlight. For safety the seat is designed to be secured with the vehicle's seat belt and has an adjustable clip that holds the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your baby complains about discomfort or seems 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 underneath the front of your car seat. If this isn't working, take your baby to Rockridge Kids and we will test the angle of the car seat.

Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to stand up to the force of a collision should they fall forward on their own. Some experts suggest waiting longer, as the bones and muscles of children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents choose to buy convertible car seats that lets their infants travel rearward-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This allows them to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat for much longer, and makes it more convenient for parents because they can simply move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing one when their child outgrows it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible car seat is a convertible 4-in-1 car seat that allows your child to use the seat for up to 10 years. It converts from rear-facing infant (up to 40 lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seats (30-100 lbs) and then to a belt-positioning backless seat (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to install with the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness together, without re-threading.

Convenience

When traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat can be the best option. It allows you to watch your child as you drive and the other members of your family can enter the car without disrupting your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with strollers making it much easier to carry your child into and out of the car to go to the store for groceries or other tasks.

But that even if your child is old enough to switch to an forward-facing car seat, it's safer to keep them rear-facing for the longest time possible. When you consider it from the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is more protected in a frontal crash when they are facing backwards. This is because the entire body -- head, neck, and torso is supported by the car seat's back when they are facing in this direction.

It is important to read the instructions provided by the manufacturer on how to change the car seat of your child around. You will find that they have an upper and lower limit, and also specific rules about things like the crotch strap position. These guidelines are designed to safeguard your child as they develop.

Another thing to take into consideration is whether you own an automobile with Tether anchors for your car seat. If so, ensure that the tether is correctly connected to the anchor points on your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual. Last but not least, make sure that the shoulder straps of the harness of your child are at or just below their shoulders, but not too low or high. This can affect how they're secured in the event of the event of a crash.

An excellent option for parents who have more than one child or plan to have more children is a convertible car seat. This is a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then moved to a forward facing seat once your child reaches the weight or height limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

The baby car seat was a must for your child and you spent much time deciding the best one. As your child gets older and outgrows their car seat for infants, you may wonder if it is time to flip the seat around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is exciting, there are some important safety factors to consider. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limits for their specific car seat.

Be aware that children are different in size and age, therefore you shouldn't base when to switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their limit of legroom. It may seem that a child is bigger in a rear-facing car seat, but this doesn't mean it is safe to turn your child around. Their bones and spine aren't fully developed.

It's recommended that you keep your child rear-facing until they are at least one year old, and some infant car seats come with a built-in reminder to keep them there. This is because children under one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the force of a collision with a car seats by age in front, which could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats aren't just safe, but also 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 then back. They are usually part of an overall travel system.

If you're ready to move your child to a forward-facing convertible car seat make sure you follow all the instructions of the manufacturer and examining the car seat for tightness. The car seat should not move more than an inch from side to side or front to rear when it is installed correctly. The harness straps should also be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the fitting of your car seat, you can contact a certified safety technician in your area or the car seat manufacturer.