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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children younger than one year old should not ride forward-facing. In 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 weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum for the new car seat). Follow the directions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

Infant car seats are made to safeguard the head and neck of your child in the event of an accident. The forward facing position also helps prevent your child from slamming their head against the back of the seat which can cause serious injuries.

All infant seats that face forward have five-point harnesses. They can secure the child by pulling the straps. The carrier shell is lined in energy-absorbing foam EPS to provide better protection against impact. Some also have an umbrella to protect from the sun.

The best car seat infant infant car seats will have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This lets you set the correct angle for your child's neck in order to prevent it from flopping over in an accident. The top tether strap connects to the vehicle's tether anchor and extends from the top. Be aware that you might not have to switch your child to an forward-facing car seat until is at the maximum weight and height as stated in the manual for the seat.

When your child reaches 20 pounds and one year old, it's time to make the switch. Children and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that could cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. They are more prone to suffer serious neck injuries when they are in a frontal crash (the most frequent and severe type). When children younger than 1 year are riding in a rear-facing car seat their heads are cushioned by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that could cause neck strain.

When kids move to an forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that has a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. They shouldn't be pushed to a booster seat until they reach the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirements which is usually around age 4 or 5. These crash videos will show you the differences between the carseats. But remember, the footage has been slowed. If a child moves too quickly, they can be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your baby to enjoy a comfortable ride and remain safe during the event of a crash. The seat has a comfortable headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps protect your child from impacts. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening, and an adjustable center front adjuster to ensure your child is correctly positioned. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from sun. For your safety the seat is designed to be secured to the seat belt of your vehicle and has an locking clip that keeps the latch buckle securely fastened when not in use.

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

Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to withstand the force of a crash, if they were to be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts recommend waiting even longer, because the bones and muscles of children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents choose to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to be rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of the seat. This allows them to benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat for much longer, and also makes it more convenient for parents since they can simply move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child outgrows it.

The Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat use in just one seat, from rear-facing infant car seat that swivels (4-40 lb) to forward-facing 5-point harness with high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a backless belt-positioning booster (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 if you're traveling with a toddler. This allows you to see your child while driving and the other members of your family can get into the car without disturbing your toddler or baby. The type of car seat can be used in conjunction with strollers, making it easier for you to get your child into and out of the car when going to the shop or running errands.

However, even if your child is old enough to transition to a forward-facing car seat, it's best to keep them rear-facing for the longest time possible. From the perspective of crash tests, a child’s head is more secure in a crash when they are facing backwards. This is because when facing backwards, the entire body, including the neck, head and torso is held in the rear of the car seat.

Review the directions of the manufacturer to determine how you can rotate the seat of your child. They usually have the weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed, as well as specific rules for things like the crotch buckle's position. These restrictions are designed to ensure the safety of your child as they grow.

Another thing to consider is if you have an automobile with an anchor for tethering your car seat. If so, make sure that the tether is correctly fitted and 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 the harness of your child are at or below their shoulders, and are not too low or high. This can affect how they're secured during an accident.

A good choice for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more children is a convertible car seat. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as an infant car seat swivel rear-facing car seat and then converted to a forward-facing seat when your child reaches the weight or height limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

You spent a lot time and effort in choosing the right car seat for your child. As your child gets older and outgrows their infant car seat, you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

While the idea of letting your child face forward can be thrilling, there are important safety considerations that you should keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limits for their specific car seat.

Keep in mind that children vary in size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a certain date on the calendar or if you think they have reached their maximum legroom. Children may appear larger in a rear-facing car seat, however, that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed yet.

Some infant car seats have an alarm that reminds that your child to remain rear-facing until they're one year old. This is due to the fact that children younger than one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the force of a collision with a car in front, which can cause serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being secure and secure, many infant car seat in front seat car seats come with convenient features that make them simple to use. They include bases that are in the car and snap in and out to allow you to carry your baby from car to stroller or back to the car and often with a frame stroller to form part of the travel system.

If you're ready to transition your baby from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward-facing one, make sure you adhere to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer and check the tightness of your car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than an inch from side to side, or front to rear when properly installed. The harness straps must be placed over the shoulders of your child. If you have questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, call an approved safety technician in your area or the car seat manufacturer.