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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat Children younger than one year old are NOT supposed to ride forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injury. Switch to FF instead when your child is at their current seat's maximum weight or height (or the minimum requirement for the new car seat). Check the instructions for your car seat carefully. Safety Car seats for infants are designed to protect the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position also helps prevent your child from slamming their head against the back of the seat which could result in serious injuries. All forward-facing infant car seats come with five-point harnesses that ensure the child's safety with just one pull tightening, and the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam that provides enhanced impact protection. Some come with an umbrella that protects from the sun. The most suitable infant car seats come with an adjustable angle adjustment and an angle indicator. This allows you to set the correct angle for your child's neck to stop it from slipping over in an accident. The top tether strap is attached to the vehicle's tether anchor and comes from the top. It's important to keep in the mind that your child may not need to switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height allowed listed in the instruction manual of the seat you are using. When your child reaches 20 pounds and one year old is the right time to switch. Children and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks, which can cause whiplash when they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and frequent type), they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. When kids under 1 year ride backwards, their head is protected by the car seat and protected from sudden movements that can stress their necks. When Push Chairs & Prams to a forward facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all in-one that has a high rearward weight and height limit. They shouldn't be pushed to a booster seat until they have met the high back or backless booster age and height requirements for the seat typically about age 4 or 5. You can notice the differences in these car seats when you watch these crash videos, but remember that the video is slowed down. A child can be injured in the event that they move too fast. Comfort A forward facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride in comfort and remain safe during a crash. The seat has a comfortable headrest and a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps ensure your child is safe from any impacts. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster that ensures your child is correctly positioned. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from direct sunlight. To ensure safety the seat is designed to be secured with the vehicle's seat belt and includes an locking clip that keeps the latch buckle secure when not in use. If your baby complains of discomfort or appears to slump forward when sleeping It could be due to the angle of the car seat is too low. You can correct this by putting tightly rolled towels underneath the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this doesn't help, you can bring your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their carseat. It is important to remember that children are not ready to stand up and face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough yet to withstand a force that is applied to them in a crash in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts suggest taking longer to wait because the bones and muscles of children are more malleable. Many parents choose to purchase convertible car seats that allows their children to travel rearward-facing until they reach maximum weight or height limits. This allows them to enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat for much longer, and makes it more convenient for parents since they can easily move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child has outgrown it. The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat use with only one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness with high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a belt-positioning booster that is backless (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to set up using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest together, without re-threading. Convenience When traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing infant car seat is a great choice. It allows you to watch your child while driving and the rest of your family members can get into the car without disrupting your baby 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 car while you are at the grocery store or running other chores. Even even if your child is the age at which they can switch to a car seat that is facing forward it is better to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. When you look at it from the standpoint of crash tests, children's head is more protected in a frontal crash when they are facing backwards. This is due to the fact that when facing backwards the entire body including the head, neck and torso, are cradled in the car seat's rear. Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to see when you can rotate the seat of your child. They usually have a maximum weight and height limit you shouldn't exceed and also specific rules regarding things like the crotch buckle's position. These rules are designed to protect your child as they develop. You should also think about whether your vehicle comes with anchors for tethers. If yes, ensure that the tether is installed and tied to the anchor points of your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual. Also, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or just below their shoulders, and are not too high or low. This can affect how they're restrained during the event of a crash. An excellent option for parents with several children or are planning to have more, is a convertible car seat. It is a one-stop car seat that starts off being used as an infant car seat that faces rearwards and then transition your child to a forward-facing seat when they are old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing position in the car seat. Style You've spent a lot of time and effort in choosing the perfect baby car seat for your child. As your child gets older and outgrows their infant car seat you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around. While the idea of letting your baby face forward could be exciting, there are some important safety considerations you should keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their particular car seat. Be aware that children are different in terms of size and age, so you should never base on when you should switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their maximum legroom. A child might appear larger in a rear-facing car seat however, that doesn't mean that it's safe to turn around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed. It is recommended that you keep your child rear-facing until they reach one year old. certain infant car seats have a built-in reminder to keep them there. This is because children younger than one don't have enough neck muscles that can be able to withstand a collision with a frontal force that could cause serious spinal injuries. In addition to being secure in addition to being safe, many infant car seats have convenient features that make them simple to use. These include bases that stay connected to the car and snap out and in to let you carry your baby from stroller to car and back to the car and often with a frame stroller as part of an overall travel system. If you're about to transition your child from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward-facing one, make sure you follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Also, make sure you check the tightness of your car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side, or front to rear, when installed correctly. The harness straps should be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns you should talk to a certified safety technician in your region or contact the manufacturer of the car seat.