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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than 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.

Switch to FF instead of FF when your child reaches the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum requirement for a new car seat). Check the instructions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

Infant car seats are designed to safeguard the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward-facing position can also help prevent your baby from hitting their head on the back of the car seat, which could result in serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant seats 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 provide better protection against impact. Some models have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The most effective infant car seats come with an adjustable angle adjustment and an angle indicator. This allows you to choose the ideal angle for your child's neck to stop it from slipping over in the event of an accident. The seat also has a top tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor inside 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 for the seat you are using.

It's the time to switch to a different model when your child is 20 pounds and one year. Babies and toddlers under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles that can cause whiplash in the event of a crash. In frontal collisions (the most severe and common kind) they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. If children under the age of 1 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.

When children move to a forward-facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all-in-one that has a large rearward weight and height limit. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they meet the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirements which is usually at around the age of 4 or 5. These crash videos will show you the differences between the carseats. However, keep in mind that the footage has been slowed down. A child can be injured if they move too quickly.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your child to enjoy a comfortable ride and remain safe during a crash. The seat comes with a soft cushion for the headrest and body and an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps ensure your child is safe from any impact. The seat has five points of safety harness that can be tightened with only one pull, and a center-front adjuster. This will ensure that your child is properly positioned. A retractable sun canopy helps shield your baby seat from the sun. To ensure safety the seat is designed to be secured to the seat belt of your vehicle and comes with an locking clip that keeps the latch buckle secure when not in use.

If your baby complains about discomfort or appears to be slouching forward during sleep, it may be because the angle of the car seat is too low. This can be fixed by placing tightly rolled towel on the front of your car seat. If this does not work, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

Be aware that children should not face forward until they weigh at 20 pounds and are one year old. Their necks are not strong enough to stand up to the force of a collision should they fall forward on their own. Some experts recommend waiting longer since the muscles and bones of young children are more malleable.

Many parents opt to purchase a convertible seat, which allows their babies to travel rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets parents enjoy the benefits a rear-facing seat for a longer amount of time. It also makes it easier for parents as they can easily change their child's position from rear-facing to forward-facing as the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car seat is a 4-in-1 convertible car seat that lets your child use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to a forward-facing harness as well as a high-back seats (30-100 lbs) as well as an unbelt-positioning seat that is backless (40-120 lbs). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to put in. You can move the headrest and harness together without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat is a fantastic option for traveling with a toddler. This lets you see your child as you drive and the other members of your family can enter the car without disrupting your baby or toddler. This type of car seats can be used with strollers making it easier for you to get your child in and out of the vehicle when you go to the shop or running errands.

Even even if your child is the age that they are able to switch to a car seat that is forward-facing, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing position as long as you are able to. From the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is better protected in the event of a crash if they are facing backwards. This is due to the fact that when facing backwards, the entire body, including the head, neck and torso, is cradled in the rear of the car seat.

You'll want to check the instructions of the manufacturer to determine the best car seat infant time to change your child's car seat around. You'll find that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well specific rules about things like the crotch strap position. These limits are intended to ensure your child's safety as they develop.

Another thing to think about is whether you have a vehicle with an anchor for tethering your car seat. If so, make sure that the tether is correctly connected to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the instructions in the manual. Last but not least, ensure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or just below their shoulders, and not too high or low. This can affect how they're secured during an accident.

An excellent option for parents with more than one child or plan to have more, is convertible car seats. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat, and then changed to a forward facing seat once your child has reached the height or weight limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

You spent a lot time and effort deciding on the perfect baby car seat for your child. But as they get older and begin to outgrow their car seat for infants, you may be wondering if it's time to flip them around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is thrilling, there are a few important safety considerations to keep in mind. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits.

Be aware that children are very different in terms of size and age therefore you shouldn't base when to switch to forward-facing on a specific date on the calendar or when they've reached their limit of legroom. It might appear that a child is bigger in a rear facing car seat, but that doesn't mean it is safe to turn your child around. Their bones and spine aren't fully developed.

Some infant car seats have a built-in alarm to remind you to keep your child rear-facing until they're at least one year old. This is because children under one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the force of a frontal collision, which can result in serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just safe, but also easy to use. These include bases that remain connected to the car and snap out and in to let you carry your baby from stroller to car or back again and are often paired with a frame stroller to form part of the travel system.

If you're ready to move your baby to a forward-facing convertible car seat ensure that you follow all of the manufacturer's instructions and checking the car seat for tightness. When properly installed the car seat should not move more than 1 inch from side to side or from front to back and the harness straps should be placed at or above your child's shoulders. If you have questions or concerns regarding the installation of your car seat, contact an approved safety technician in your locality or the manufacturer of the car seat.