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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is designed to fit a certain age group. It is recommended that children ride in their car seat until they've reached the manufacturer's weight or height limits and then get a booster seat until vehicle belts are fitted properly, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height or the age of 10-12.

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Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seat cradles babies and toddlers, securing their necks and spines from injuries in a crash. They are also safer because they disperse the force of an impact across a wider area. This reduces the risk of the risk of injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often tempted by the thought of moving their children forward facing before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to go forward.

The heads of children are huge relative to their bodies. They are also growing, which makes them particularly vulnerable in a crash. In reality, a child's head can generate up to 25 times the force of their bodyweight in an accident -- more than enough to cause fatal injury. This is the reason why children who sit in a car seat that is facing forward are at the greatest danger of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents believe that their children have stronger necks than older kids, so they'll be able to transition to a forward-facing car seat earlier. However, it's important to realize that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't as strong as 5th percentile kids and no amount of push-ups for teens can alter this. In the event of a crash the head of a child with a bigger size will likely be hit with more force. This could result in injuries to the spinal cord or brain.

If your child is no longer in their infant car seat in front seat car seat, you can convert them into a convertible car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. Children usually attain their maximum height first. This is why it is crucial to follow the directions from the manufacturer of your car seat on when you can switch them to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches their convertible car seat's weight or maximum height, you will have to transition them into the booster. The majority of booster seats have an indicator for angles to notify you when the seat has been properly installed and is ready to be turned to forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the most secure protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to turn their babies' car seats around when they get older because it's more practical. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing is safer for children.

The fact that a child is facing forward in the car seat newborn insert seat puts their necks in danger in a crash because the head can be thrown by force against the seat in front and could cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash can happen even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially true for younger children like infants.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to hit their head against the dashboard or in front of the window in the event of an accident. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the car is moving the head could be pulled into the seat and could fracture the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety guidelines require children to remain rear-facing until they reach 20 lbs and one year old. This is because children younger than one year do not have the strength of their necks to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision, which tends to be the most serious kind of accident in which automobiles are involved.

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

When you have a child who is less than one year old and in a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat that can switch from front-facing to rear be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines about when it is safe for your child to face the front. The guidelines will tell you whether or not to use a tether as well as the weight and height limits for the seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing car seat limitation, they can be in a forward-facing car seat using a harness and tether until they reach the top weight or height limit set by the car seat's manufacturer. Once they have outgrown this, it is time to move into a booster seat.

Booster seat

There is no age or height limit when children can safely stop using booster seats. Kids should use it until their vehicle belt fits them properly and that could happen anytime between age 8 and 13.

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

Booster seats are available with or without a rearrest. The most common type is a high-back booster, which offers neck and head support for children. It's a good choice for cars with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are more affordable however they do not provide neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters allow users to switch between harness and booster modes, which makes them suitable for kids in harness mode up to 65 pounds and then as a booster seat for about 100 pounds.

Certain boosters have a lower anchors system (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether, when available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to keep them in position. Check your vehicle's manual to see if you can use the lower anchors inside your car, and read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.

Some parents might be tempted to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child into an adult car seat since the child is becoming too tall to fit into the harness seat. But rushing to "graduate" your child from the harness is risky. If the belt is too loose children could be seriously injured or even killed in a crash.

Back seat

All children should have the child safety seat or booster seat correctly installed as long as they can. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat or have surpassed its height and weight limits should transition to a forward-facing child safety seat with an appropriate harness until they're tall for this type of seat.

When your baby is outgrowing an infant car seat in front seat car seat, you can transfer them to a convertible car seat or all-in-one car seat with a rear-facing option. Usually, these seats can be used up to two years, or until your child outgrows the seat's maximum height and weight limit. If you have a vehicle with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so that it is secured to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat and is tall enough, they can be put into a front-facing child restraint fitted with a harness and tether. The majority of these seats can be used up to 57 inches in height or until your child outgrows the top weight and height limits of the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy a car seat is by studying the directions of the manufacturer or looking at the tag that is attached to it.

All older children should be in a booster seat or lap belt for a vehicle, if possible. If not you can use a back restraint in the middle of the back seat. Additionally you should not place them in the front seat when there's an active air bag. Sitting children in the front seat could increase the chance of injury in a crash, because the impact forces are stronger on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea to take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for help with choosing and installing the most suitable child safety seat. You can also see if your child's best car seat seat has been recalled due to safety concerns or other flaws. You can then choose a seat that is suitable for your vehicle and the child's height. If you're not able to test a seat prior to purchasing ensure that it comes with an exchange policy.