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Why You Should Consider a forward facing infant car seat (sneak a peek here)

Children younger than one year should not ride forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injuries.

Switch to FF instead of FF once your child reaches the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum requirement for a new car seat). Please review your instructions for the car seat.

Safety

rotating infant car seat car seats are designed to safeguard the head and neck of your child in the event of an accident. The forward-facing position could also prevent your child from hitting their head on the 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 ensure the child's safety with just one pull tightening, and the shell of the car is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam that provides improved protection against impact. Some have a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats will have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This lets you set the correct angle for your child's neck to stop it from slipping over in the event of a collision. The seat also comes with the top tether strap, which connects to the top of the car seat and connects onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. You should keep in mind that you may not need to move your child from a forward facing car seat until attains the maximum weight and height listed in the instruction manual for the seat.

It's time to change when your child reaches 20 pounds and one year. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash when they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent type), they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. If children under the age of 1 ride rear-facing, their head is cushioned by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that could strain their necks.

When kids move to a forward-facing car seat, they should remain in a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that has a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they meet the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirement which is usually around age 4 or 5. It is evident the difference in these carseats when you watch these crash videos but remember that the video is reduced in speed. A child could be injured in the event that they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your infant to ride comfortably and remain safe during an accident. The seat comes with a comfortable headrest, body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam to ensure your child's safety from impact. The seat is equipped with a five-point safety harness which can be adjusted with only one pull, and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is positioned correctly. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from direct sunlight. The seat can be locked to the belts of the vehicle for security. It also has a locking clip which keeps the latch buckle fastened even when the seat isn't being used.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a journey or appears to slouch forward during sleep, the angle of the seat could be too low for the child. You can correct this by putting tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this does not work, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will check the angle of the car seat.

Be aware 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 stand up to the force of a collision in the event that they be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts recommend waiting longer since the muscles and bones of children are more malleable.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that allows their babies to be rear-facing until they reach maximum weight or height limits. This allows them to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat longer and is easier for parents as they can simply shift their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child outgrows it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible car seat is a convertible 4-in-1 car seat inserts for newborns seat that allows your child to use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lbs) and then to a backless belt-positioning seat (40-120 lbs). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the harness and headrest together without having to re-thread.

Convenience

A forward-facing infant car seat is an excellent option for traveling with a child who is young. It allows you to watch your child's face while driving and the other members of your family can enter the car without disrupting your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can also be used with a stroller making it much easier to get your child into and out of the car to go to the grocery store or other errands.

Even even if your child is the age where they can change to a car seat that faces forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing position the duration you can. When you consider it from the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is more secure in a frontal collision when they are facing backwards. This is because the whole body -- including the head, neck, and torso -- is cradled by the back of the car seat when they're facing in this direction.

You should check the instructions provided by the manufacturer on how to change your child's car seat around. You will find that they have a maximum height and weight limit, and also specific rules about things like the crotch strap's location. These rules are designed to protect your child as they develop.

It is also important to consider whether your vehicle is equipped with Tether anchors. If so, make sure that the tether is fitted and connected to the anchor points of your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual. Also, make sure that the shoulder straps of the harness of your child are at or below their shoulders, and are not too low or high. This will affect how they are restrained during a crash.

An excellent option for parents who have multiple children or are planning to have more, is a convertible car seat. It is a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then moved to a forward-facing car seat when your child reaches the weight limit or height of the rear-facing position.

Style

The car seat for your baby was a must-have for your child and you spent many hours deciding the best one. As they grow older and begin to outgrow their infant car seat, you might be wondering if it's the right time to flip them around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is exciting, there are several important safety considerations to keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their specific car seat.

Be aware that children differ in terms of size and age therefore you shouldn't base on when you should switch to forward-facing on some specific date on the calendar or if they've reached their limit of legroom. It may appear that a child is larger in a rear-facing car seat, but this does not mean that it is safe to turn them around. Their spine and bones haven't yet fully developed.

Some infant car seats come with a built-in alarm to remind that your child to remain rear-facing until they're one year old. This is because children under one year old do not have enough neck muscles that can withstand a frontal impact which could result in serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats on sale car seats are not only secure, but also simple to use. These include bases that remain attached to the car and snap in and out to allow you to transport 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 baby to a forward-facing convertible car seat, be sure to do it correctly by following all of the manufacturer's instructions and checking the car seat for tightness. When installed properly the car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or from front to back and the harness straps should be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, you can contact a certified safety technician in your community or the manufacturer of your car seat.