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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year are NOT supposed to ride forward-facing. In a crash their neck muscles that are weak could stretch and cause serious injuries.

Instead change to FF when your child reaches the maximum height or weight limit of the seat they are currently in (or the minimums for a new seat). Read your car seat instructions carefully.

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 slamming their head against the hard back of the seat, which can cause serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five point harnesses that ensure the child's safety with just one pull, tightening the strap. the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved protection against impact. Some have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats will include an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This allows you to determine the right angle for your child's neck in order to avoid it falling over during a collision. The seat also comes with a top tether strap that is attached to the top of the car seat. It then hooks onto the tether anchor in your vehicle. It's important to keep it in mind that your child might not need to switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height that is listed in the instruction manual for the seat you are using.

It's the time to switch to a different model when your child reaches 20 pounds and one year old. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have soft, loose neck muscles which can result in whiplash during the event of a crash. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent kind) they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. If children under the age of 1 are rear-facing, their head is protected by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that could cause neck strain.

If children are moving to an forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that has a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. The child should not be placed in an adult booster until they meet the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is typically around the age of 4 or 5 years old. You can see the difference in these car seats when you watch these crash videos however, remember that the footage is slow-motion. If a child moves too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward facing infant car seat allows your baby to enjoy a comfortable ride and stay secure during the event of a crash. The seat comes with a soft headrest and a body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing cover to ensure your child is safe from any collision. The seat comes with a five-point safety harness that can be tightened by a single pull and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable canopy shields your child from sun. For safety, the seat is designed to be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle and includes an locking clip that keeps the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort or appears to be slouching forward during sleep it could be because the angle of the car seat is too low. This can be fixed by placing a tightly rolled towel underneath the front of your car seat. If this doesn't help then you can bring your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us examine the angle of their carseat.

Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at least 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 fall to their front on their own. Some experts recommend waiting even longer, because the bones and muscles of young children are more malleable than those of adults.

Many parents choose to purchase convertible car seats that allows their babies to move rearwards until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This allows them to enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat for longer, and also makes it more convenient for parents since 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 lets your child use the seat for a period of 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40 pounds) to a forward-facing harness as well as a high-back seats (30-100 lbs) as well as an unbelt-positioning seat that is backless (40-120 lbs). It's simple and easy to set up using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness together, with no re-threading.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat is an excellent option when you're traveling with a young child. It lets you see your child's face while driving and allows the rest of the family to enter the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. The type of car seat can be used with strollers which makes it easier for you to get your child in and out of the vehicle when you go to the store or doing other chores.

However, even the time your child is old enough to move to a forward-facing car seat it's better to keep them rear-facing as long as possible. From the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is more secure in the event of a crash if they face backwards. This is because when they are facing backwards, the entire body, including the neck, head and torso is held in the rear of the car seat.

It is important to read the instructions provided by the manufacturer on when you can change your child's car seat around. You will find that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well as specific rules about things like the crotch strap position. These limits are intended to ensure the safety of your child as they develop.

Another thing to consider is if you have a vehicle that has an anchor for tethering your car seat. If so, ensure that the strap is correctly installed and secured to the vehicle's anchor points as instructed in the manual for your seat. Lastly, you'll want to ensure that the shoulder straps of your harness are placed at or just above the shoulders of your child and not too low or high, as this will impact how well they're secured in a crash.

An excellent option for parents who have several children or are planning to have more is convertible car seats. This is a complete car seat that can start by being a rear-facing infant car seat before moving your child to a forward-facing seat once they are old enough and have reached the weight or height limit of the rear-facing car seat.

Style

The infant car seat was a must-have for your little one and you spent a lot of time choosing the right one. But as they get older and begin to outgrow their infant car seat, you might be wondering when it's time to change them.

While the idea of letting your baby seat face forward could be exciting, there are some important safety considerations you should keep in mind. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits.

Be aware that children are very different in terms of size and age so you should never base when to switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar or when they've reached their limit of legroom. A child may appear bigger in the rear-facing car seat but that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed.

It's recommended that you keep your child rear facing until they are at least one year old, and certain infant car seats come with an integrated reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because children under one don't have enough neck muscles to withstand a frontal impact, which could result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being secure and secure, many infant car seats have useful features that make them simple to use. Some include bases that snap in and out of the car, allowing you to carry your child from the car to a stroller and back. They are usually part of an overall travel system.

If you're about to switch your child's rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, make sure you adhere to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer and check the tightness of the car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than an inch from side to side or from front to back, when properly installed. The harness straps must be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns you should talk to an accredited car seat safety technician in your area or contact the manufacturer of your car seat.