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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than one year old are NOT supposed to ride in a forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles may weaken and be stretched and cause serious injuries.

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

Safety

In the event of a crash infant car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. The forward-facing position also helps prevent your child from slamming their head against the hard back of the seat, which can cause serious injuries.

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

The best car seats infant car seats will feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster which lets you determine the ideal angle for your child's head to prevent them from flopping over in a crash. The seat also has a top tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat. It then hooks to the tether anchor within your vehicle. It's important to keep in the mind that your child may not require a switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height allowed listed in the instruction manual of the seat you're using.

It's time to change when your child weighs 20 pounds and a year. Infants and toddlers younger than one year have soft, loose muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. They are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries when they are in a frontal collision (the most common and severe type). Rear-facing car seats protect the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their heads.

If children are moving to an forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible or an all-in-one car seat with a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. The child should not 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 around age 4 or 5 years old. It is evident the difference in these carseats when you watch these crash videos however, remember that the video is slowed down. A child can be injured in the event that they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride comfortably and be secure in a crash. The seat features a soft headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing cover to protect your child from collision. The seat also features five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening and a movable front center adjuster that ensures your child is in the right position. A retractable sun canopy can shield your baby from the sun. The seat can be locked to the vehicle seat belt for safety. It also includes a clip to lock the latch buckle fastened when the seat isn't in use.

If your infant complains of discomfort during a trip or appears to slouch forward when they sleep, the angle of the seat may be too low for the child. You can remedy this by putting tightly rolled towels underneath the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this does not work, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

It is important to remember that children are not ready to take on the world until they are at least 20 pounds AND one year old (their necks aren't sturdy enough to withstand the force that is applied to them by a collision should they fall forward on their own). Some experts recommend staying a bit longer, because the muscles and bones of young children are more flexible.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that allows their babies to travel rearward-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This allows parents to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer amount of time. It can also make it easier for them because they can easily switch their child's position from forward-facing to rear-facing as the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat use with just one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a belt-positioning booster that is backless (40-120 lbs). It is simple and easy to install using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest together, with no re-threading.

Convenience

If you're traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing car seat can be an excellent choice. It allows you to watch your child's face while driving and the rest of your family can enter the car without disturbing your toddler or baby. This type of car seat can be used with a stroller which makes it easier to get your toddler into and out of the car for trips to the grocery store or other errands.

But that even when your child is old enough to move to a forward-facing car seat, it's safer to keep them rear-facing for as long as is possible. When you look at it from the standpoint of crash tests, children's head is more secure in a frontal crash when they are facing backwards. This is because the entire body -- head, neck, and torso is held by the seat's back when they face in this direction.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to determine the time you can rotate your child's seat. There will be the 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 protect your child's health as they develop.

You should also consider whether your vehicle is equipped with Tether anchors. If so, ensure that the tether is correctly connected to your vehicle's anchor points as per the instructions in the manual. Also, you should ensure that the shoulder straps of your harness are just above your child's shoulders and not too high or low because this can affect how well they are secured in the event of the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a smart option for parents who have several children or who are planning to have more children. It is a convertible car seat that can be used as an infant rear-facing 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

You've put in a lot of time and effort in choosing the right car seat for your child. As they grow older and begin to outgrow their car seat for infants, you may be wondering if it's the right time to change them.

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

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

Some infant car seats have an alarm built-in to remind that your child to remain facing rear facing infant car seat until they're at least one year old. This is because kids under one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a collision with a car in front, which can cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just secure, but also simple to use. Some include bases that snap into and out of the car which allows you to take your child from the car to a stroller and then back. They are typically part of a travel system.

If you're about to move your baby from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, be sure to follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer and check the tightness of your car seat. If it's installed correctly, 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 placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns ask a certified car seat safety technician in your area or contact the manufacturer of your car seat.