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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under the age of one year should NOT ride facing forward. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles may weaken and be stretched and cause serious injuries.

Instead, switch to FF when your child reaches the weight or height limits of their current seat (or the minimums for a new seat). Read your car seat instructions carefully.

Safety

In the case of a collision, rotating infant car seat car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. The forward-facing position can also prevent your child from hitting their head on the hard back of the car seat which could result in serious injuries.

All infant seats with a forward-facing feature five-point harnesses that can secure the child by pulling the straps. The shell of the carrier is lined with energy-absorbing EPS to offer better protection from impact. Some models also come with a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats will feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster, which allows you to choose the right angle for your child's head to stop them from falling over in a collision. The car seat also comes with the top tether strap, which is attached to the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. Be aware that you may not need to switch your child to a forward facing car seat until he / is at the maximum weight and height as stated in the instruction manual for the seat.

When your child is 20 lbs and one year is the right time to switch. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that can cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. They are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries when they are in a frontal collision (the most frequent and serious type). When kids under 1 year are in a rear-facing car seat their head is protected by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that can cause neck strain.

If children are moving to a forward facing car seat, they need a convertible or an all-in-one that has a heavy rearward weight and height limit. The child should not be able to move into the booster seat until they have reached the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is typically around the age of 4 or 5 years old. It is evident the difference in these seats when you watch these crash videos but remember that the video is reduced in speed. If a child moves too fast, they may be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your infant to enjoy a comfortable ride and remain safe during an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, a body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will protect your child from a collision. The seat is equipped with five points of safety harness that can be adjusted with only one pull, and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable sun canopy helps shield your baby from the sun. The seat can be locked to the vehicle seat belt to ensure safety. It also comes with a locking clip which keeps the buckle in place even when the seat isn't in use.

If your infant complains of discomfort during a journey or appears to slouch forward during sleep or sleeping, the angle of the seat could be too low for the child. You can fix this by placing tightly folded towels underneath the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this isn't working, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

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

Many parents opt to purchase convertible car seats that allows their babies to be rear-facing until they reach maximum weight or height limits. This lets them enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat for longer, and makes it more convenient for parents because they can simply shift their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing one 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 a rear-facing infant (up to 40 pounds) to forward-facing harness and high-back seats (30-100 lbs), to a belt-positioning backless seat (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to install with the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness together, without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward-facing infant car seat is a fantastic option when you're traveling with a child who is young. It lets you see your child while driving and allows everyone else in the family to get into the vehicle without disturbing your baby seat or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with a stroller, making it easier to take your toddler in and out of the car for trips to the supermarket or other chores.

Even if your child has reached the age at which they can change their car seat to one that is facing forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. From the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is safer in the event of a crash if they are facing backwards. This is because when they are facing backwards, the entire body, including the head, neck and torso is held in the rear of the car seat.

It is important to read the instructions of the manufacturer to determine the best car seats for newborns time to change your child's car seat around. There will be a maximum weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed as well as specific rules regarding things like the crotch buckle's position. These guidelines are designed to safeguard your child as they grow.

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

A convertible car seat is a great option for parents with multiple children or who plan to have more. This is a convertible car seat that can be used as an infant car seat that swivels rear-facing car seat and then converted to a forward facing 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 item for your child, and you spent much time deciding the right one. As your child grows older and outgrows their infant car seat, you may wonder if it is time to turn the seat around.

While the idea of letting your baby face forward may be exciting, there are some important safety considerations you must keep in mind. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the weight limit of their car seat and height limits.

You should also 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 when they've reached their legroom limit. It may seem that a child is taller in a rear-facing car seat, but that doesn't mean it is safe to turn them around. Their spine and bones haven't yet fully developed.

It is recommended that you keep your child rear facing infant car seat facing until they are at least one year old, and some infant car seats have a built-in reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because children younger than one don't have enough neck muscles to be able to withstand a collision with a frontal force that could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats aren't just safe, but also easy to use. They include bases that are connected to the car and snap out and in to allow you to transport your child from stroller to car or back to the car and often with a frame stroller as part of a travel system.

If you're ready to move your baby to forward-facing convertible car seats make sure you do so 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 side to side or front to back, and the harness straps must be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions ask a certified car seat safety technician in your region or contact the manufacturer of the car seat.