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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing

The safest way to keep your child in an infant car seat that faces rearwards is to keep them there. Children should only be transferred to an infant car seat that faces forward when they reach 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 choice for newborns and small babies. This is because they are able to support and cradle their neck and head. Purva Grover MD, director of Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, says that because their spines aren't ossified, it's crucial to keep the force from the crash away from their necks and heads. In a frontal collision, the baby's head will hit the seat infront of them. This can cause a whiplash that is extremely painful or even fatal. However, in a rear-facing car seat, the impact is taken up by the seat and dissipated through the rear of the vehicle. Adele says, "It feels like a hug." In addition the child's legs are secured into their car seat, preventing them from being thrown against the back of the front seat or other vehicle surfaces. "This prevents them from crashing into their own body, which can cause internal injuries," she explains.

Many parents are against ERF because they fear their child will be bored or uncomfortable. It's not the case with my son, Lukas. He prefers sitting rear-facing since the seat reclines, which allows him to read a book or watch a show while doing so.

If you have children who are hesitant to be rear-facing because of their leg length or for other reasons you can convince them that this is the most secure option. Explain that your child can remain in the convertible or all-in one car seat as long as the height or weight limits aren't exceeded.

Be sure to lock your child in a rear-facing car seat using the lower anchor system of the vehicle or a 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. Always make use of the Pinch Test to ensure a snug fit.

Convenience

Many parents prefer keeping infant car seats rear-facing as long as they can because they are less cumbersome and more mobile than convertible seats. If you choose to keep your child rear-facing, they might have to be placed in a bassinet or crib at nap or time to sleep. This could mean waking the baby who is sleeping which is not the best infant car seat option. The benefits of rear-facing outweigh this inconvenience, however.

The headrest is lower for preemies and newborns than for full-term babies. This helps reduce the impact of an accident and ensures that the chest clip on the harness is below or at the shoulders, and not at the neck. This is essential for premature infants, with bones that aren't strong enough and are not fully ossedified following birth or pregnancy.

The position that faces the rear allows you to see your baby much better than a forward-facing position. This lets you easily check their behavior and make sure they are comfortable and happy. The majority of infant car seats come with built-in baby mirrors that can be adjusted to see your child from virtually any angle.

When your child is no longer in their infant car seat or attains the weight or height limit suggested by the manufacturer of their seat you can move to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they are at least two years old. Some have rear-facing limits that are higher than rear-only car seats, allowing them to be used for longer.

Convertible car seats or all-in-one seats are renowned for being flexible. They can be used forward-facing or rear-facing positions, or as a belt positioning booster. They usually also have a larger 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 however they last longer than an infant car seat and can save you money in the long run.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight and height limits established by the car seat manufacturer or at least 2 years old. older. It's common for children to outgrow their rear facing infant car seat when they turn two years old. But, it's always better to hold off until they reach the age of two.

Weight Limits

All infant car seats come with weight and height limits you need to keep in mind. Most infant car seats have a weight limit of 30 to 35 lbs and a height limit of around 30 inches, depending on the model. If your child is reaching these limits, it's the time to move on to the next stage of safety. This could be a convertible car seat that can change between forward and rear facing, or an all-in-one seat that lets your kiddo ride backwards until they reach the maximum height and weight suggested by the manufacturer.

There are other aspects apart from the weight and height limit that can tell you whether your child is ready to go up a level in a car seat. One of them is their level of comfort when riding rear-facing. You can look for these indicators by observing your kiddo's behavior and comparing them to other children their age in their carseats. You can also seek help from certified child safety experts at a car seat inspection station, which is usually operated by local governments or community groups.

It's recommended to keep your child rear-facing as long as you can. This is the reason why many parents wait until their children are completely mature before allowing them to turn around. You can ward off this temptation by making sure that your child's car seat is installed correctly and don't switch them to a front-facing car seat before they are ready, even the weight or height is near the limits of their existing seat.

Contact a certified child passenger technician if there are any questions about your child's readiness for the next stage of car seats or if you're concerned that you may not install the car seat correctly. They are available through community organizations and hospitals and local government offices and child safety programs. You can find one near you by searching online or calling your local health department or public safety agency. Mobile car seat check-in events can be held at your workplace or at home to make sure you have the right equipment and are using it correctly.

Installation

A car seat must be installed correctly in order to be effective. Unfortunately the NHTSA reports that almost 50% of car seats are installed incorrectly (and this includes rear-facing). The best way to ensure that your child's car seat is correctly installed is to read the manual and have it examined by a certified car safety technician.

The first step to install a rear-facing infant car seat is to check the angle. Make sure that the car seat base is in a safe position for the weight of your baby that is visible on the indicator on the side of the car seat base or in its user manual.

You should also be sure that your baby's head is at the right angle in the seat. The forward-facing position could put pressure on the spine and neck of babies due to their hefty heads and soft necks. In a rear-facing collision, a car seat's back absorbs the majority of the collision force. This protects the baby's neck and spinal cord.

When your child has reached the weight or height limit 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 to the front-facing limit. Make sure to purchase an infant car seat that has a higher rear-facing limit if you switch to this type of seat, as older models have lower limits.

If you choose an infant car seat that is able to be detached from the car and re-attached to strollers, this is a great option for parents who wish to get their infants in and out of the car regularly. The only drawback is that it could be tricky and time consuming to maneuver the stroller and car seat into and out of your car every time, particularly with infants. However, if you are willing to invest the extra time each time to get it done, this could be a viable alternative for many families. Be sure to plan ahead, and choose the day that you have plenty of time spare.