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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year should not ride facing towards the forward. In a crash their weak neck muscles could stretch and cause serious injuries.

Instead change to FF when your child is at the height or weight maximums of their current seat (or the minimums required for a new seat). Read your car seat instructions carefully.

Safety

Car seats for infants are designed to protect the head and neck 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 back of the car seat, which could cause serious injuries.

All infant seats with a forward-facing feature five-point harnesses, which ensure the child's safety by simply pulling the straps. The shell of the car seat is lined in energy-absorbing foam EPS to provide better protection against impact. Some come with a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The most suitable infant car seats have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This lets you choose the ideal angle for your child's neck in order to avoid it falling over in an accident. The seat also has the top tether strap, which comes from the top of the car seat. It then hooks onto the tether anchor in your vehicle. It is important to remember that you might not have to switch your child to a forward-facing car seat until is at the maximum weight and height listed in the manual of the seat.

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

When kids move to a forward-facing car seat, they should use a convertible or all-in-one seat that has a strong rear-facing weight and a height limit. They should not be moved to an adult car seat until they reach the high back or backless booster age and height requirements for the seat typically at around the age of 4 or 5. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between carseats. But keep in mind that the footage has been slowed. If a child is moving too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride in comfort and be secure in a crash. The seat comes with a soft headrest and a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps ensure your child is safe from any impact. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening, and an adjustable front center adjuster to ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable canopy shields your child from sun. For your safety the seat is designed to be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle and comes with a locking clip that keeps the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort or appears to slump forward while sleeping, it may be because the angle of the car seat is too low. You can fix this by placing tightly folded towels underneath the front of the car seat to lift it up more. If this isn't working, take your baby to Rockridge Kids and we will test the angle of the car seat.

It is important to remember that children are not ready to take on the world until they weigh at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand the force that is applied to them in a crash if they were to fall forward on their own). Some experts recommend waiting even longer, as the muscles and bones of young children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents decide to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to travel rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This allows them to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat for longer and is more convenient for parents because they can simply shift their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing one when their child is no longer in the position.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car seat is a four-in-one convertible car seat that lets your child use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40 pounds) to forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lbs) and then to an unbelt-positioning seat that is backless (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the harness and headrest together without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat (click for info) is a great option if you're traveling with a child who is young. This allows you to see your child as you drive and the other members of your family can get into the car without disturbing your toddler or baby. The type of car seat can be used in conjunction with strollers which makes it easier for you to get your child in and out of the vehicle while you are at the grocery shop or running chores.

However that even the time your child is old enough to switch to a forward-facing car seats newborn seat it's better to keep them rear-facing for the longest time possible. From the perspective of crash tests, a child's head is safer in a crash if they are facing backwards. This is because the whole body -- including the head, neck, and torso is supported by the seat's back when they face in this direction.

You'll want to check the instructions of the manufacturer to determine the best time to turn your child's car seat around. They usually have a maximum weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed and also specific rules for things like the crotch buckle's position. These limits are designed to safeguard your child as they develop.

You should also think about whether your vehicle is equipped with anchors for tethers. If you do, make sure the strap is correctly installed and tied to the vehicle's anchor points as instructed in the seat's manual. The last thing to do is make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or just below their shoulders, and are not too low or high. This can affect how they're secured in the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a smart option for parents who have several children or who are planning to have more children. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as an infant car seats that swivel rear-facing car seat and then moved to a forward facing seat once your child reaches the weight limit or height of the rear-facing position.

Style

The baby car seat was a must-have item for your little one and you've spent a lot of time choosing the right one. As your child gets older and outgrows their car seat for infants, you might wonder if it's time to flip the seat around.

Although the idea of having your baby face forward may be thrilling, there are important safety considerations that you should keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their particular car seat.

Remember that children vary in terms of size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a specific date on the calendar, or if you believe they have reached their maximum length. Children may appear larger in a rear-facing car seat, however, that doesn't mean that it's safe to turn them around, as their spine and bones aren't fully developed yet.

Some portable infant car seat car seats come with a built-in alarm to remind you to keep your child rear-facing until they're at least one year old. This is because kids under one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the force of a frontal collision which can result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being safe and secure, many infant car seats are equipped with convenient features that make them simple to use. These include bases that stay connected to the car and snap out and in to allow you to transport your baby from car to stroller or back to the car, and they often pair with a frame stroller to form part of a travel system.

If you're about to move 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 verify the fit of the car seat. When installed properly the car seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch from side to side or front to back and the harness straps must be placed at or above your child's shoulders. If you have questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, call an approved safety technician in your community or the manufacturer of your car seat.