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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing

Keep your child in an infant car seat facing rearwards is the most secure option. Children should only be moved to the car seat facing forward once they have reached the limit of their weight and height in the seat they are currently in.

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Safety Benefits

Rear-facing infant car seats are the safest option for infants and young babies. This is because they support and cradle their neck and head. Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, explains that since their spines aren't formed, it is vital to keep the force of an accident away from their necks and head. In a frontal collision, the baby's head could strike the seat in front of them, causing a whiplash effect that can be fatal or even fatal. In a rear-facing seat the impact is absorbed and absorbed in the back of the vehicle. "It's like hugging," says Adele. The legs of the child can be tucked in the car seat to keep them from being thrown against the back of the front seat or any other vehicle surface. "This prevents them from colliding with their own body, which can cause internal injuries," she explains.

Many parents resist ERF because they think their child is bored or uncomfortable. My son Lukas has never been bored or uncomfortable. In fact, he prefers to ride backwards because the recline feature allows him to cross his legs and read an article or watch TV.

If you have children who are reluctant to face the rear due to their leg length or for other reasons convince them that this is the most secure option. Explain that the child is able to remain in the convertible or all-in-one car seat as long as the height or weight limit is not over.

Also, make sure to buckle your child into a rear-facing car seat tightly by using the vehicle's lower anchor system or seat belt. Don't let them wear bulky clothing, such as winter coats. They could compress when a collision occurs, which can cause the harness straps to become loose. This puts your child at risk of injury. Make sure to use the Pinch Test when fitting your child's harness.

Convenience

Many parents prefer keeping infant car seats rear-facing for as long as possible because they are more user-friendly and more mobile than convertible seats. However, placing your child in a rear facing infant car seat-facing car seat could mean that they need to be moved into a crib or bassinet at times of nap or at bedtimes. This could mean waking the baby who is sleeping, which is never the best option. The safety advantages of rear-facing far outweigh this inconvenience, however.

The headrest is lower for preemies and newborns than for full-term babies. This reduces the impact force and also ensures that the harness' chest clip is at or below their shoulders instead of at their necks. This is especially important for premature babies, who have weaker bones and aren't fully ossedified from pregnancy or birth.

The rear-facing position lets you see your baby much better than the forward-facing position. This allows you to observe their behavior and make sure they are happy and comfortable. Many infant car seats have a built-in mirror that can be adjusted so that you can view your child from any angle.

When your child is no longer in their car seat as infants, or reaches the height or weight limit suggested by the manufacturer of their seat, you can switch to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they are at least two years old. Some models even have higher rear-facing limits than rear-only cars which means they can be used longer.

All-in-one or convertible car seats are well-known for their flexibility. They can be used forward-facing or rear-facing positions, or as a belt positioning booster. They typically also have a large base in the back of your vehicle which makes them easy to set up and remove. They are more expensive than single-use infant car seats but they last much longer than an infant car seat and will save you money in the long run.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rear-facing up to the maximum height and weight limits allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat, or until they are at least two years old. It is normal for children to outgrow their rear-facing infant car seat when they reach the age of two. However, it's best to hold off until they reach the age of two.

Weight Limits

All baby car seat inserts for newborns seats have weight and height limits that you have to be aware of. The majority have a maximum weight of 30 to 35 pounds, and a height limit of about 30 inches or so, based on the model. When your child has reached the limit, you are able to move up to the next level of safety. You can choose a convertible seat that allows your child to be either forward or rear-facing or an all-in one car seat.

There are other aspects, besides the weight and height limits, that can indicate whether your child is ready to go up a level in a car seat. One of these is their comfort level when riding in a rear-facing. You can observe these signs in your child's behaviour and compare it with other children similar to them in their car seats. You can also seek assistance from certified child passenger safety specialists at a car seat inspection station, which are often run by local government agencies or community organizations.

It's recommended to keep your child facing rear for as long as you can. This is the reason why many parents wait until their children are mature before allowing them to turn around. However, you can avoid this temptation by making sure your child's seat is properly installed and you do not rush to change them to a forward-facing seat too soon even if they're not close to the limits on weight or height of their current car seat.

You can reach a certified child passenger technician if you have any questions about your child's readiness to move on to the next level of car seats or if you're concerned that you may not installing the car seat correctly. They are available through community groups, hospitals, local government offices, and child safety programs. You can search online for a specialist near you or contact your local public health or safety department. There are also mobile car seat check-in events that can visit your workplace or home to ensure that you have the right equipment and are using it correctly.

Installation

The correct installation of a car seat is essential for its effectiveness. Sadly, the NHTSA reports that almost half of car seats are installed incorrectly (and this includes rear facing). The best way to make sure that your infant car seat is installed correctly is to study the manual and have it professionally examined by a certified car safety technician.

Checking the angle is the first step towards installing the rear-facing infant car seat. Make sure the car seat base is set at a suitable angle for your baby's weight that is visible on the the back of the base or in its user manual.

Also, make sure that your baby's head is in the right angle when in the seat. Babies have heavy heads and soft necks, and a forward-facing posture could put pressure on their neck and spine during a crash. If a rear-facing collision occurs, a car seat's back absorbs the majority of the crash force. This protects the baby's neck and the spinal cord.

Once your child has reached the limit of weight or height of the infant car seat, it's time to move to a convertible car seat or all-in-one seat. These seats can be used in a rear-facing configuration up until the front-facing limit. If you decide to move to a convertible or all-in-1 car seat, be sure that the new model has a greater rearward-facing limit. Older models have lower limits.

If you opt for an infant car seat that can be removed from the car and then reattached to a stroller, this is a great choice for parents who want to take their infants into and out of the car frequently. The only downside to this is that it could be a hassle and time-consuming to maneuver the car seat and stroller in and out of your vehicle each time, especially with infants. However, if you are willing to spend the extra time each time to get it done, this could be a great alternative for many families. Make sure to think ahead and pick the day that you have plenty of time spare.