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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 switch to FF when your child is at the maximum height or weight limit of their current seat (or the minimums for a new seat). Please read your instructions for your car seat.

Safety

In the event of a crash, infant car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. The forward facing position will also prevent your child from hitting their head against the hard back of the seat, which can 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 for better impact protection. Some models have an umbrella that protects from the sun.

The best car seats for infants infant carseats will include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster that allows you to choose the right angle for your child's head in order to prevent them from falling over in the event of a collision. The seat also comes with a top tether strap that is attached to the top of the car seat and hooks to the tether anchor within your vehicle. Be aware that you may not need to change your child's seat to a forward-facing car seat until he or is at the maximum weight and height specified in the instruction manual for the seat.

It's time to change when your child weighs 20 pounds and one year. Toddlers and babies under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles that can cause whiplash when they are in the event of a crash. They are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries when they are in a frontal collision (the most common and severe type). When children younger than 1 year ride in a rear-facing car seat their heads are cushioned by the car seat and protected from sudden movements that can stress their necks.

When children transition to a 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. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they meet the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirements which is usually around age 4 or 5. It is evident the difference in these car seats when you look at these crash videos, but remember that the footage is reduced in speed. If a child moves too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat keeps your child safe and comfortable in the event of an accident. The seat features a soft headrest, body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell to keep your child safe from impact. The seat comes with a five-point safety harness which can be adjusted with one pull and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable sun canopy can shield your child from the sun. The seat can be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle to ensure safety. It also includes an locking clip that keeps the latch buckle fastened even when the seat isn't in use.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a trip or appears to slouch forward when sleeping, the seat's angle might be too low for them. This can be fixed by placing tightly rolled towel on the front of your car seat. If this isn't working, take your baby to Rockridge Kids and we will check the angle of the car seat.

Be aware that children should not face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are not strong enough to withstand the force of a collision should they fall to their front on their own. Some experts recommend waiting longer, since the bones and muscles of young children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents opt to purchase a convertible car seat, which allows their babies to travel rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets them enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat longer, and also makes it easier for parents as they can simply move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child outgrows it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat gives your child 10 years of car seat use in only one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to install with the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest in tandem, without having to re-thread.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young lightweight baby car seat, a forward-facing car seat can be an excellent choice. It allows you to see your child's face while driving and allows everyone else in the family to ride in the car without disturbing your infant or toddler. This type of car seats can be used with strollers which makes it much easier to get your child in and out of the vehicle when you go to the store or doing other chores.

Even when your child is at the age that they are able to switch to a car seat that is facing forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing seat for as long as you are able to. If you view it from the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is safer in a frontal crash if they are facing backwards. This is because the entire body -- including the head, neck, and torso is supported by the car seat's back when they are facing in this direction.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to see when you can rotate the seat of your child. They will often have the weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed, as well as specific rules for things like the crotch buckle's position. These limits are intended to ensure your child's safety as they grow.

It is also important to consider whether your vehicle is equipped with tether anchors. If so, ensure that the tether is correctly fitted and connected to the anchor points on your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual. Last but not least, ensure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or below their shoulders, and are not too high or low. This can affect how they're restrained during an accident.

A great option for parents with several children or are planning to have more is a convertible car seat. This is an all-in-one car seat that starts off being used as an infant car seat newborn car seat that faces rearwards, then move your child to a forward-facing seat when they're old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing position in the car seat.

Style

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

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

You should also be aware that children differ in terms of size and age so you should never base the decision to change to a forward-facing car seat on a specific date on the calendar or if they've reached their limit of legroom. It may appear that a child is larger in a rear facing car seat, however this doesn't mean it is safe to turn them around. Their bones and spine aren't fully developed.

It's recommended that you keep your child facing rearwards until they are at least one year old, and some infant car seats come with an inbuilt reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because kids under one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a collision with a car in front, which could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not only secure, but also simple to use. Some of them have bases that snap into and out of the car, allowing you to carry your child from the car to a stroller and then back. They are usually part of the 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. Also, make sure you check the tightness of the car seat. When installed properly the car seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch side to side or front to back, and the harness straps should be positioned at or over your child's shoulders. If you have any concerns or questions, talk to an accredited car seat safety technician in your area or contact the manufacturer of your car seat.