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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety sizes and shapes, but each one is designed to safeguard children based on their age. It is recommended that children ride in their car seat until they reach the manufacturer's height or weight limits and then get an extra seat until the vehicle belts are properly fitted, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall or age 10 to 12.

When shopping for a new car seat, take into consideration features like fabric that can withstand staining, pieces that are removable and can be machine washed and equipment that is easy to clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold babies and toddlers, protecting their delicate necks and spines in the event of a collision. They are also safer since they distribute the force of impact across a larger surface area, which limits the risk of injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed to change their children to forward-facing car seats before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that they remain rear-facing for as long as possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to go forward-facing.

Children's heads are large relative to their bodies. They are also growing, which makes them particularly vulnerable in a crash. In reality, a child's head can exert up to 25 times the force of their bodyweight in an accident -- enough to cause a deadly injury. That's why young children are at chance of suffering fatal head injuries when they sit in a front-facing car infant carrier seat.

Many parents believe that their children have stronger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat facing forward sooner. It is important to keep in mind that a child who is 95th percentile is not stronger than a child who's 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups done by teens will change that. In the event of a car accident the head of a bigger child is likely to be struck with much more force, which could cause spinal cord and brain injuries.

When your child has outgrown their car seat for infants, you can convert them to a convertible car that allows children to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Generally, children will attain their maximum height first and it's crucial to be attentive to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when you should switch to forward-facing.

If your child has reached the weight limit of their convertible car seat or height limit, you will have to transition them to the booster. Most booster seats have an inbuilt angle indicator that will inform you that the seat is installed and is ready to switch to forward-facing mode. Use a booster only in the back of your vehicle and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the best protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to turn their babies' car seats around as they get older because it's more convenient. They must remember, however, that rear-facing is a safer option for children.

If you crash with the baby car seat facing toward the rear, the neck is at risk. The head could be hit against the seat and cause permanent spinal damage. Whiplash can happen even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially true for younger children, such as infants.

A child who is facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard, or even a window in an accident. Based on the kind of crash is occurring and the speed at which the car is moving, the head may be placed against the seat. This could result in a fractured skull or spinal chord.

The current safety guidelines require children to remain rear-facing until they reach 20 lbs and one year old. This is because children younger than one year don't have the neck strength to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision, which is the most severe type of accident in which cars are involved.

The use of a harness or tether when rear-facing helps ensure that the child's head is stable and reduces stress on their necks. A child facing the rear will be less prone to head injuries, as the impact is cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child less than one year old and is in a convertible seat or an all-in-one that can be changed from facing forward to rear at any point, make sure you read the instructions provided by the manufacturer to determine when it's safe to face forward. The guidelines from the manufacturer will indicate whether or not a tether is needed and what the maximum weight and height are for the specific seat.

When your child reaches the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they are able to travel with a forward-facing seat with tether. When they've outgrown this, it is time to travel in the booster seat.

Booster seat

There is no magic age or height when kids can safely stop using the booster seat. Kids should use one until their vehicle belt fits them properly, and that can happen between the ages of 8 and 13.

A booster helps a child increase their height so they can comfortably sit upright in the car. It also places the shoulder portion of the belt in a way that it is close to but not over the chest. The lap portion of the belt must rest on the thighs, not on the stomach. Booster seats are equipped with a belt guides to help ensure the belt is properly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a rearrest. The most popular booster seat is the high-back type, which provides neck and head support for children. It is a great option for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters can be cheaper, but they don't provide head or neck support. Certain all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between harness and boost modes. They are suitable for children up to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds when used as boosters.

Some boosters have an anchor system for lower anchors (LATCH) which connects to the vehicle's lower anchors and a tether in the event that it is available. Some boosters require the seat belt to hold them in place. Go through the manual of your car to see if you can use the lower anchors inside your car, and read the booster seat instructions to learn how to use them.

Some parents may be enticed to transfer their 30-pound 3-year-old child into an adult car seat since the child is growing too tall for the harness seat. It's dangerous to "graduate" the child from the harness. If the belt is not secure enough, children can be seriously injured or even die in an accident.

Back seat

Every child should use the child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed for as long as they're able. Children who are too big for a rear facing car seat, or have exceeded its weight and height limits, should switch to a forward-facing restraint with harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in an infant car seat for travel car seat, they can be transferred to a convertible, or an all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats are generally good for two years or until the child is at the maximum height and weight of the seat. Install the car safety seat on the middle seat of your vehicle. It can be securely fastened with the lower anchor system and seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat, they can be placed in a child restraint that is front-facing fitted with a harness and tether. The majority of these seats can be used up to 57 inches tall or until your child outgrows the maximum height and weight recommendations of the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy a car seat is by studying the manufacturer's instructions, or by looking at a tag attached to the seat.

All children over the age of 18 should be in the booster seat or on a lap belt in the vehicle as much as possible. If not you can use a back seat restraint that is located in the middle of the back seat. In addition it is not recommended to sit in the front seat when there's an airbag that is active. Placing children in the front seat could increase the risk of being injured during a crash, because the force of impact is greater on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for assistance in deciding on and installing the most suitable child safety seat. They can also find out whether your car seat has been recalled due to problems or safety concerns. You can then buy one that fits both your vehicle and child's height. If you're not able to test a seat prior to purchasing be sure that it comes with an exchange policy.