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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 can stretch and cause serious injury.

Switch to FF instead of FF when your child is at the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum requirement for the new car seat). Please read your instructions for the car seat.

Safety

In the event of a crash, infant car seats are designed to protect the neck and head of your child. The forward-facing position can also help prevent your baby from crashing their head against the hard back of the car seat which could result in serious injuries.

All infant car seats with a forward-facing view come with five-point harnesses that hold the child in place with just one pull, tightening the strap. the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide better impact protection. Some come with a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats include an angle indicator as well as an adjustable angle adjuster, which lets you choose the right angle for your child's head to stop the car seat from slipping over in a crash. The top tether strap connects to the vehicle's tether anchor and is positioned from the top. It's important to keep it in mind that your child might not require a 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 time to change when your child reaches 20 pounds and a year. Babies and toddlers under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles which can result in whiplash during a crash. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent kind) they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats safeguard the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their heads.

If children are moving to a forward-facing car seat for newborn seat, they need a convertible or an all-in-one that has a large rearward weight limit and a high. They shouldn't be moved to an adult car seat until they have met the high back or backless booster age and height requirements for the seat, which usually means around age 4 or 5. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between the two carseats. But keep in mind that the video is slowed down. If a child moves too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride in comfort and stay secure during a crash. The seat has a comfortable headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps protect your child from collision. The seat is equipped with five points of safety harness that can be tightened with only one pull, and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure that your child is properly positioned. A retractable sun canopy helps shield your child from the sun. For safety the seat is designed to be secured with the vehicle's seat belt and comes with an adjustable clip that holds the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child is complaining of discomfort while traveling or seems to lean forward when they sleep the seat's angle may be too low for the child. You can fix this by putting tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to lift it up more. If this doesn't work, you can bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to withstand the force of a crash, if they were to be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts suggest waiting longer, as the muscles and bones of young children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents opt to buy a convertible car seat which allows their infants to travel backwards until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of the seat. This allows them to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat for much longer and is more convenient for parents because they can simply shift their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child has outgrown it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car seat is a four-in-one convertible car seat that allows your child to use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from rear-facing infant car seat rear facing (up to 40 pounds) to a forward-facing harness and high-back seats (30-100 lb) and then to a backless belt-positioning seat (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to put in. You can move the harness and headrest together without re-threading.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing infant car seat is an excellent choice. This allows you to see your child's face while driving and the rest of your family members can get into the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with strollers which makes it easier to get your little one into and out of the car to go to the grocery store or other chores.

Even if your child has reached the age at which they can switch to a car seat that is forward-facing, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing seat for as long as you are able to. From the perspective of crash tests, children's head is better protected in a crash if they are facing backwards. This is because the entire body -- including the head, neck, and torso is supported by the car seat's back when they are facing in this direction.

Check the instructions of the manufacturer to see how you can rotate the seat of your child. You will find that they have an upper and lower limit, and also specific rules regarding things such as the crotch strap's location. These restrictions are designed to ensure the safety of your child as they grow.

Another thing to consider is if you have a vehicle with Tether anchors for your car seat. If yes, you must make sure that the strap is properly fitted and tied to the anchor points of your vehicle as instructed in the seat's manual. Also, you should make sure that the shoulder straps of your harness are at or just above your child's shoulders and not too low or high because this can affect the way they are secured in a crash.

A convertible car seat is a great option for parents who have multiple children or who plan to have more children. It is a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat, and then changed to a forward-facing seat when your child reaches the height or weight limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

You've spent a lot of time and effort choosing the best baby car seat for your child. As your child grows and outgrows their infant car seat you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

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

Keep in mind that children vary in both size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a certain date on the calendar, or if you think they have reached their maximum amount of legroom. It may seem that a child is larger in a rear facing car seat, but that doesn't mean it is safe to turn them around. Their bones and spine aren't fully developed.

It is recommended to keep your child rear-facing until they are at least one year old, and some infant newborn car seat seats have an inbuilt reminder to keep them there. This is because kids under one year old don't have enough neck muscles to withstand the force of a frontal collision, which could cause serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being secure and secure, many infant car seats come with practical features that make them simple to use. These include bases that remain connected to the car and snap out and in to allow you to carry your child from stroller to car and back again, and they often pair with a frame stroller as part of the travel system.

If you're about to transition your child to a forward-facing convertible car seat, be sure to do it correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and examining the car seat for tightness. When installed properly the car seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch from side to side or from front to back, and the harness straps should be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have questions or concerns regarding the installation of your car seat, call a certified safety technician in your locality or the car seat manufacturer.