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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year are not allowed to ride forward-facing. In a crash, their weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injuries.

Instead switch to FF at the time your child reaches the height or weight maximums of their current seat (or the minimums required for the new seat). Please review your instructions for the car seat.

Safety

Infant car seats are designed to protect the head and neck of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position also stops your child from slamming their head against the back of the seat which could cause serious injuries.

All infant car seats that face forward have five-point harnesses to hold the child in place with just one pull tightening, and the shell of the car is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved protection from impact. Some have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The most suitable infant car seats come with an adjustable angle adjustment and an angle indicator. This lets you determine the right angle for your child's neck to stop it from slipping over in collisions. The top tether strap is connected to the vehicle's tether anchor and comes from the top. You should keep in mind that you may not need to move your child from a forward facing car seat until is at the maximum weight and height as stated in the instruction manual for the seat.

When your child reaches 20 lbs and a year old is the right time to switch. Infants and toddlers younger that one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent type), they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats shield the necks of infants under one year old by cushioning their head.

When children move to a forward-facing car seat, they still require a convertible or an all-in-one seat that has a large rearward weight and a height limit. The child shouldn't be placed in the booster seat until they have reached the height and age requirements for a high-back or a backless booster, which is typically between 4 and 5 years old. You can notice the differences in these carseats when you watch these crash videos but remember that the video is slowed down. If a child is moving too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat will keep your child safe and comfortable in the event of an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam to protect your child from any impact. The seat also features five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster to ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy shields your baby from the sunlight. To ensure safety, the seat is designed to be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle and includes a locking clip that keeps the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child is complaining of discomfort while traveling or seems to slump forward during sleep the angle of the seat might be too low for the child. This can be corrected by placing tightly rolled towel underneath the front of your car seat. If this doesn't work you can take your child to Rockridge Kids to have us assess the angle of their carseat.

It is vital to keep in mind that children are not ready to face forward until they are at least 20 pounds AND one year old (their necks aren't sturdy enough to withstand the force that would be applied to them by a collision in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts recommend taking longer to wait as the muscles and bones of young children are more malleable.

Many parents choose to buy convertible car seats that lets their infants move rearwards until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This lets parents enjoy the benefits a rear-facing seat for a longer amount of time. It also makes it easier for parents as they can easily switch their child's position from rear-facing to forward-facing when the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible newborn car seat Seat gives your child 10 years of car seat use in just one seat, ranging from rear-facing infant (4-40 lb) to forward facing infant car seat-facing 5-point harness with high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the headrest and harness together without having to re-thread.

Convenience

When traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat is a great choice. This lets you see your child as you drive and the other members of your family can enter the car without disrupting your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with strollers making it much easier to carry your toddler in and out of the car to go to the grocery store or other errands.

But remember, even the time your child is old enough to transition to an forward-facing car seat, it's safer to keep them rear-facing for the longest time possible. If you view it from the standpoint of crash tests, children's head is more protected in a frontal crash if they are facing backwards. This is because when facing backwards, the entire body, including the head, neck and torso is held in the car seat's rear.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to determine the time you can rotate your child's seat. You'll see that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well specific rules regarding things such as the crotch strap's position. These guidelines are designed to protect your child as they develop.

It is also important to consider whether your vehicle has tether anchors. If so, make sure the strap is properly fitted and connected to the anchor points of your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual for your seat. Additionally, you'll need to ensure that the shoulder straps of your harness are at or just above the shoulders of your child and not too low or high because this can affect how well they are secured in the event of the event of a crash.

A good choice for parents who have more than one child or plan to have more children 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're old enough and have reached the weight or height limit for the rear-facing position in the car seat.

Style

The infant car seat was a must-have item for your little one and you've spent many hours deciding the best one. As your child grows older and outgrows their infant car seat, you may wonder if it is time to flip the seat around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is thrilling, there are a few important safety aspects to be aware of. Children should remain rear facing infant car seat-facing until they reach their car seat's maximum weight and height limits.

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

It is recommended to keep your child facing rearwards until they reach one year old. certain infant car seats come with an integrated reminder to keep them there. This is because children 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 are equipped with useful features that make them simple to use. Some include bases that snap in and out of the car and allow you to transport your baby from the car to a stroller and back. They are often part an overall travel system.

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