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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than one year old are not allowed to ride in a forward-facing. In the event of a crash neck muscles that are weak can stretch and cause serious injury.

Switch to FF instead of FF when your child is at the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum for the new car seat). Make sure you read the instructions for the car seat.

Safety

Car seats for infants are designed to safeguard the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position can also help prevent your baby from crashing their head against the back of the car seat which could result in serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five-point harnesses to secure the child with one pull tightening, and the shell of the car is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide enhanced protection against impact. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant carrier car seat infant carseats will include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster, which allows you to set the correct angle of your child's head to prevent the car seat from slipping over in the event of a collision. The seat also has the top tether strap, which comes from the top of the car seat and connects onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. Be aware that you may not need to move your child from a forward facing car seat until he or she reaches the maximum weight and height as stated in the manual for the seat.

When your child reaches 20 lbs and one year is the right time to change. Infants and toddlers younger that one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that can cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and common kind) they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats protect the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their head.

If children are moving to a forward-facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all in-one that has a heavy rearward weight limit and a high. The child shouldn't be able to move into a booster until they reach the height and age requirements for a high-back or a backless booster, which is typically around the age of 4 or 5 years old. You can notice the differences in these car seats when you watch these crash videos, however, remember that the video is reduced in speed. A child can be injured when they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat keeps your child safe and comfortable in the event of an accident. The seat comes with a soft headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps shield your child from the impact. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening, and an adjustable front center adjuster to ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from sun. The seat can be locked to the vehicle seat belt for safety. It also includes a locking clip which keeps the buckle in place even when the seat isn't in use.

If your child complains of discomfort while traveling or seems to lean forward during sleep or sleeping, the seat's angle could be too low for the child. You can fix this by placing tightly rolled towels on the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this doesn't work then you can bring your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us examine the angle of their carseat.

It is vital to keep in mind that children are not ready to take on the world until they weigh at least 20 pounds AND one year old (their necks are not strong enough to withstand a force applied to them by a collision should they fall forward on their own). Some experts suggest taking longer to wait as the bones and muscles of children are more flexible.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that allows their babies to be rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This allows parents to enjoy the benefits a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It can also make it easier for them as they can easily change their child's position from rear-facing to forward-facing when the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat offers your child 10 years of car seat usage with 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 belt-positioning booster that is backless (40-120 lb). It is simple and easy to set up using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest in tandem, without having to re-thread.

Convenience

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

However that even the time your child is old enough to switch to a forward-facing car seat, it's better to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. From the point of view of crash tests, a child’s head is more secure in the event of a crash if they face backwards. This is due to the fact that the entire body -- including the head as well as neck and torso is held by the car seat's back when they are facing in this direction.

You should check the instructions of the manufacturer to determine how to change the car seat of your child around. They will often have a maximum weight and height limit that you should not go over and also specific rules for things like crotch buckles. These rules are designed to protect your child's health as they grow.

Another thing to think about is if you have a vehicle that has an anchor for tethering your car seat. If yes, you must make sure the strap is properly fitted and tied to the anchor points of your vehicle as instructed in the manual for your seat. Last but not least, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or below their shoulders, and not too high or low. This will affect how they are secured during the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a good option for parents with several children or who are planning to have more children. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then moved to a forward facing seat once your child reaches the weight or height limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

You spent a lot time and effort deciding on the best car seat newborn baby car seat for your child. As your child grows older and outgrows their infant car seat travel car seat, you might be wondering if it's time to flip the seat around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is exciting, there are some important safety considerations to 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 size and age, so you should never base when to switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their maximum legroom. Children may appear larger in a rear-facing car seat, however, that doesn't mean it's safe to turn them around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed yet.

Some infant car seats come with an alarm that reminds you to keep your child facing rear until they're at least one year old. This is because children under one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a frontal collision which can cause serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being secure in addition to being safe, many infant car seats have convenient features that make them easy to use. Some include bases that snap in and out of the car and allow you to transport your child from the car to a stroller and then back. They are typically part of an overall travel system.

If you're about to transition your baby to forward-facing convertible car seats, be sure to do it correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and then examining the car seat for tightness. When installed properly, the car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side or front to back and the harness straps must be at or above your child's shoulders. If you have any questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, call an accredited safety technician in your locality or the manufacturer of your car seat.