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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, but each one is designed to protect children according to their age. Children should ride in their car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit set by the manufacturer. After that, they can utilize a booster until the belts of their vehicle fit properly typically when they are between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When shopping for a new car seat, take into consideration features such as fabric that can withstand staining, removable pieces that can be machine washed and equipment that is easy to clean.

Rear-facing

rear facing infant car seat-facing car seats cradle infants and toddlers protecting their spines and necks from injuries in a crash. They're also safer because they distribute the force of impact across more of a larger area which minimizes injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often tempted to move their kids into forward-facing car seats before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rear-facing as long as is possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to go forward.

The heads of children are huge in relation to their body and still developing. This makes them vulnerable to injury in a crash. The head of a child can produce up to 25 times their body weight in a collision which is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is the reason why children who sit in a car seat with their backs forward are at the greatest danger of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents think that their kids have necks that are stronger than older kids, so they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. However, it's important to realize that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than the 5th percentile child, and no amount of push-ups for teens will change this. In the event of a car accident, the head of a bigger child is likely to hit with greater force, which could result in spinal cord and brain injuries.

When your child has outgrown their infant car seats on sale car seat, you can convert them into a convertible car seat that lets them stay rear-facing until they reach their maximum height or weight limit. Children usually reach their maximum height first. This is why it is important to follow the instructions of the car seat manufacturer on when to switch them to forward-facing mode.

When your child is at their convertible car seat's weight or height limit, you will need to move them to the booster. The majority of booster seats have an indicator for angles to inform you when the seat has been properly installed and is ready for flipping into forward-facing mode. It is best car seats newborn to use a booster seat in the back of your vehicle and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the strongest protection for your child in case of crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to flip their baby's car seat around as they get older, because it is more comfortable. However, they must remember that rear-facing is the best option for children.

In a crash with the baby facing toward the rear the neck is at risk. The head could be thrown against the front seat with force, causing permanent spinal damage. Whiplash is still a possibility even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially applicable to children who are younger, such as infants.

A child who is facing in the direction of the driver is more likely hit his head on the dashboard, or even a window, in an accident. Based on the kind of crash is occurring and how fast the car is moving, the head could be pushed against the seat. This could result in fractures to the skull or spinal cord.

The current safety guidelines require children to remain rear-facing until they reach 20 lbs and 1 year of age. This is due to the fact that younger children don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the force in a head-on collision, which is often the most serious kind of accident where cars are involved.

Utilizing a harness and tether when facing rear helps keep the child's head in a stable position, which reduces this strain on their necks. A rear-facing child will also be less prone to head injuries, as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.

If you have a baby less than a year old in a convertible car seat or an all-in-1 seat that can change from forward-facing to rear-facing ensure that you read the manufacturer's guidelines about when it is safe for your child to be facing the front. The guidelines from the manufacturer will indicate whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height are for that particular seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing limit of a car seat, they can travel in a forward-facing car seat using a harness and tether until they reach the maximum weight limit or height allowed by their car seat's manufacturer. Once they've surpassed this, it is time to move into the booster seat.

Seat booster

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

A booster can increase the height of a child to ensure that they can sit comfortably upright in a car. It also places the shoulder portion of the belt so that it is close to, but not over, the chest. The lap portion of the belt must rest on the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guide to ensure that the belt is positioned correctly.

Booster seats can be purchased with or without a rearrest. The most common booster seat is the high-back type that provides neck and head support for children. It is a great option for vehicles with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are more affordable, but they don't provide neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters permit you to switch between booster and harness modes, making them suitable for children who are in harness mode up to 65 pounds and then as an adult booster seat until 100 pounds.

Some boosters are equipped with lower anchors (LATCH) system that hooks onto the vehicle's lower anchors and a tether in the event that one is available. Certain boosters require a seat belt to keep them in place. Check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors. Also, make sure you read the instructions for the booster seat to learn how to use it.

Some parents might be tempted to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child into a booster car seat because the child is getting too tall to fit into the harness seat. It's risky to "graduate" the child from the harness. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is not secure enough in the event of a crash.

Back seat

All children should ride in the back of a car for as long as they can with a child safety seat or booster seat that's been properly installed. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat or have exceeded its height and weight limits should move to a forward-facing child restraint with an appropriate harness until they're tall for this type of seat.

Once your child has outgrown an infant car seat, you can transfer them to a convertible car seat or all-in one car seat with the option of rear-facing. These seats are generally good for two years or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight of the seat. If you have a car with a middle seat, install the car safety seat so that it is securely secured in this position using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child has outgrown their rear-facing car seat it is possible to place them in a front-facing child restraint equipped with a harness and tether. These seats are typically used until your child is 57 inches in height or reaches the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can find out the height and weight of the car seat is by reading the manufacturer's instructions, or by examining the tag on it.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in the booster seat or on a lap belt in the vehicle, if possible. If not then they should use the middle back seat restraint. They should also not sit in front when the airbag is active. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to suffer injuries in a collision because their bodies are smaller.

It's a good idea bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for assistance in choosing and installing the best child safety seat. You can also determine if your car seat has been recalled for problems or safety concerns. Then, you can purchase one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're unable to try a seat, whether it has a return policy.