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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is specifically designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It is recommended that children sit in their seat until they've reached the manufacturer's weight or height limits, and then use a booster seat until vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they attain 4 feet 9 inches tall or the age of 10-12.

When shopping for a new car seat, consider features such as fabric that can withstand stains, removable pieces that can be washed by machines, and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, protecting their delicate necks and spines in the event of a crash. They also offer greater safety, since they distribute the impact force over a larger area. This helps reduce 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 that you keep them in rear-facing for as long as possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to go forward-facing.

Children's head are large in relation to their body and still developing. This makes them vulnerable to injury in a crash. In reality the head of a child could generate up to 25 times the force of their body weight in a collision -- enough to cause a deadly injury. That's why young children are at the highest chance of suffering fatal head injuries when they are in a car seat that is facing the front.

Many parents believe that their children have larger necks and can make the transition to a car seat that faces forward earlier. It's important to keep in mind that a child who is 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than a child who's 5th percentile, and that no amount of push-ups by teens will alter this. In the case of a car crash, a bigger kid's head is likely to be struck with much more force, which could result in brain and spinal cord injuries.

When your child outgrows their infant car seat swivel car seat, you can switch to a convertible seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Children usually reach their maximum height first. This is why it is crucial to follow the directions of the car seat manufacturer on when you can switch them to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches their convertible car seat's weight or maximum height, you will have to transition them to an adult booster. The majority of booster seats come with a built-in angle indicator that informs you whether the seat is installed and ready to change to forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your car and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the most secure security for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed by the idea of change their children's car seats around when they grow older, because it's more convenient. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing is safer for children.

A baby who is facing forward in the car seat puts their necks at risk in a crash, because the head can be thrown by force against the seat in front and cause permanent injury to the spine. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible to experience whiplash. This is especially true for younger children, such as infants.

A child who is facing forward is more likely to strike their head against the dashboard or in front of the window in the event of the course of a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the vehicle is traveling the head may be pulled backwards against the seat and may break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety guidelines require children to remain rear-facing until both they weigh 20 pounds and 1 year old. The reason is that children younger than one year old do not have enough neck strength to withstand a head-on crash, which is the most serious kind of car crash.

Utilizing a harness and tether when rear-facing helps ensure that the child's head is stable and reduces the stress on their necks. Additionally, a rear-facing child is less likely to sustain head injuries since the impact is cushioned by the body of the seat.

If you have a child under a year in a convertible car seat or all-in-one seat that can be changed from forward-facing to rear-facing be sure to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer on when it is safe for your child to be facing the front. The guidelines will explain whether or not you should use a tether, as well as the weight and height limitations for that particular seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing car seat limit, they can be in a forward-facing car seat with tether and harness until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by their car seat's manufacturer. When they've reached that point, you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Booster seat

There is no age or height limit when children can safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat is to be used until the child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. This could occur anytime between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster raises the height of a child to ensure that they can sit upright in a car. It also positions the shoulder portion of the belt in a way that it is near, but not over, the chest. The lap portion of the belt should be placed across the thighs and not the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a rearrest. The most popular model is a high-back booster, that provides neck and head support for children. This is a good choice for vehicles with low backs and no headrests. Backless boosters may be less expensive but they do not provide head or neck support. Certain all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between harness and boost modes. They are suitable for children weighing up to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds as boosters.

Some boosters have a lower anchors system (LATCH) that hooks to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether when available. Some require the car seat newborn seat belt to hold them in position. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to determine if you can use the lower anchors. Also, read the instructions for the booster seat to know how to use it.

Some parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child into a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is growing too tall to fit into a harness seat. It's dangerous to "graduate" the child from to a harness. If the belt is too loose children could be seriously injured or even die in a collision.

Back seat

Every child should use a child safety or booster seat that is properly installed for as long as they are able to. Children who are too tall for a rear-facing car seat or have exceeded the weight and height limits should transition to a forward-facing child safety seat with a harness until they're too tall for this type of seat.

After your baby has outgrown the infant car seat that swivels car seat, you can switch them to convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat with a rear-facing option. These seats can typically be used up to two years, or until your child outgrows the seat's maximum height and weight limit. Install the car safety seat in the middle of your vehicle. It is secured using the lower anchor system and seat belt.

If your child has grown out of their rear-facing seats, you can place them in a front-facing restraint using a harness. Typically, these seats can be used up to 57 inches in height or until your child reaches the maximum height and weight recommendations of the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy the car seat is by studying the instructions of the manufacturer, or by looking at a tag attached to it.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt for a vehicle at the very least. If they aren't able to then they should use the middle back seat restraint. Additionally, they should not sit in the front seat if there is an active air bag. Children who sit in the front seats are more likely to be injured during collisions because their bodies are smaller.

It's a good idea take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station to help with choosing and installing the best child safety seat for them. They can also check to find out if your child's seat has been removed due to safety issues or defects. Then, you can purchase one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're not able to test a seat prior to purchasing, make sure it has an exchange policy.