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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than one year are NOT supposed to ride forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles that are weak can stretch and cause serious injuries.

Instead, switch to FF when your child is at the height or weight maximums of the seat they are currently in (or the minimums required for the new seat). Make sure you read the instructions for the car seat.

Safety

In the event of a crash, infant car seat that swivels car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. The forward-facing position could assist in preventing your child from hitting their head on the back of the car seat which could result in serious injuries.

All infant car seats that face forward 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 that provides better protection against impact. Some models have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster, which allows you to set the correct angle of your child's head in order to prevent them from flopping over in the event of a collision. The top tether strap is connected to the tether anchor on the vehicle and is positioned from the top rated baby car seats. It's important to keep in the mind that your child may not require switching to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the top weight and height limit that is stated in the instruction manual for the seat you are using.

It's time to switch when your child is 20 pounds and one year old. Toddlers and babies under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles which can result in whiplash during an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and frequent kind) they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats safeguard the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their head.

When kids move to an forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible seat or an all-in-one with a high rear-facing weight and height limit. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they reach the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirement typically at around the age of 4 or 5. You can notice the differences in these car seats when you watch 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 comfortable during an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, a cushion for body support, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will ensure your child's safety from any impact. The seat has a five-point safety harness that can be tightened by only one pull, and a center-front adjuster. This will ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable sun canopy can shield your child from the sun. To ensure safety the seat is designed to lock by the vehicle's seat belt and comes with an adjustable clip that holds the latch buckle secure when not in use.

If your infant complains of discomfort while traveling or seems to slump forward when they sleep, the angle of the seat may be too low for the child. This can be fixed by placing tightly rolled towel underneath the front of your car seat. If this doesn't help you can take your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their carseat.

Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and are one year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to withstand the force of a crash, if they were to be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts recommend waiting even longer, since the muscles and bones of children are more malleable than those of adults.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat, which allows their babies to travel backwards until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets parents benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer amount of time. It is also easier for them because they can easily switch their child's position from forward-facing to rear-facing as the child grows out of it.

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

Convenience

When traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat is a great choice. It allows you to watch your child as you drive and the rest of your family can get into the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seats can be used in conjunction with strollers, making it much easier to get your child in and out of the vehicle when you go to the store or running other chores.

Even when your child is at the age at which they can switch to a car seat that faces forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing position as long as you are able to. From the perspective of crash tests, a child's head is more secure in the event of a crash if they are facing backwards. This is because when they are facing backwards the entire body including the neck, head and torso, is cradled in the car seat's rear.

Check the instructions of the manufacturer to determine how you can rotate your child's seat. There will be the weight and height limit you shouldn't exceed as well as specific rules regarding things like the crotch buckle's position. These guidelines are designed to protect your child's health as they grow.

Another thing to consider is if you have a vehicle with an anchor for tethering your car seat. If yes, ensure that the tether is fitted and connected to the anchor points on your vehicle according to the instructions in the manual. Also, you should ensure that the harness shoulder straps are placed at or just above your child's shoulders and not too low or high because this can affect how well they are restrained in the event of a crash.

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

Style

The infant car seat was a must-have item for your baby and you've spent many hours deciding the right one. As your child gets older and outgrows their car seat for infants, you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

Although the idea of having your child face forward can be thrilling, there are important safety considerations that you should keep in mind. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits.

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

Some infant car seats come with an alarm built-in to remind that your child to remain facing rear until they're at least one year old. 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 can cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just secure, but also simple to use. These include bases that stay attached to the car and snap in and out to let you carry your baby from stroller to car or back to the car, and they often pair with a frame stroller to form part of the travel system.

If you're ready to move your child to forward-facing convertible car seats make sure you do it correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and then examining the car seat for tightness. If it's installed correctly the car seat should not move more than 1 inch from side to side or from front to back, and the harness straps must be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation of your car seat, call an accredited safety technician in your area or the manufacturer of your car seat.