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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 a crash, their weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injury.

Switch to FF instead of FF when your child is at the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum required for the new car seat). Please review your instructions for the car seat.

Safety

Car seats for infants are designed to protect the neck and head of your child in the event of an accident. The forward-facing position can also help prevent your baby seat from crashing their head against the hard back of the car seat, which could cause serious injuries.

All infant car seats that swivel seats that face forward have five-point harnesses, which ensure the child's safety by simply pulling the straps. The shell of the car seat is lined in energy-absorbing foam EPS for better impact protection. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats will have an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster which lets you determine the ideal angle for your child's head to prevent the car seat from slipping over in a collision. The top tether strap is attached to the tether anchor of the vehicle and extends from the top. It is important to keep in mind that your child might not need to switch to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the top weight and height allowed listed in the instruction manual for the seat you're using.

It's the time to switch to a different model when your child is 20 pounds and a year. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that can cause whiplash if involved in an accident. They are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries if they travel in a frontal crash (the most common and severe type). When children younger than 1 year are in a rear-facing car seat their heads are protected by the car seat and shielded from sudden movements that could cause neck strain.

When kids move to an forward-facing car seat they should use a convertible or all-in-one seat with a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. They shouldn't be pushed to an adult car seat until they meet the high back or backless booster age and height requirements for the seat, which usually means at around the age of 4 or 5. These crash videos will help you understand the differences between carseats. However, keep in mind that the video is slowed down. If a kid moves too fast, they may be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seats keeps your child safe and secure during an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will keep your child safe from impact. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster that ensures your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy protects your child from sun. For safety the seat is designed to lock by the vehicle's seat belt and comes with an adjustable clip that holds the latch buckle secure when not in use.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a trip or seems to lean forward when they sleep the angle of the seat might be too low for the child. This can be fixed by placing a towel that is tightly folded on the front of your car seat. If this doesn't work, you can bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will check the angle of the car seat.

It is vital to keep in mind that children are not ready to stand up and face forward until they are at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough yet to withstand a force that would be applied to them in a crash in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts suggest waiting longer, because the bones and muscles of children are more malleable than those of adults.

Many parents opt to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to move rearwards until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This lets them benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing car seat for longer and is easier for parents as they can simply shift their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position once their child is no longer in the position.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat use in just one seat, ranging from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness with high-back booster (30-100 lb) to a belt-positioning booster that is backless (40-120 lb). It is simple and easy to install with the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the harness and headrest in tandem, without having to re-thread.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat is a great option for traveling with a toddler. It lets you view your child's view while driving, and allows the rest of the family to enter the car without disturbing your infant or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with strollers which makes it easier to take your toddler in and out of your car for trips to the store for groceries or other chores.

But remember that even if your child is old enough to transition to a forward-facing car seat, it's safer to keep them rear-facing for as long as is possible. From the perspective of crash tests, children's head is better protected in a crash when they face backwards. This is due to the fact that the entire body -- including the head as well as neck and torso is supported by the seat's back when they're facing in this direction.

You'll want to check the instructions of the manufacturer to determine the best time to change the car seat of your child around. They will often have an upper weight and height limit that you shouldn't exceed, as well as specific rules regarding things like crotch buckle position. These rules are designed to safeguard your child as they develop.

You should also think about whether your vehicle comes with anchors for tethers. If so, make sure the strap is correctly installed and connected to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the instruction in the seat's manual. Also, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or below their shoulders, and not too high or low. This will affect how they are restrained during the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a great choice for parents with several children or who are planning to have more. It is 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 weight or height limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

The car seat for your baby was a must for your child, and you spent much time deciding the right one. As they grow older and start outgrowing their car seat for infants you might be wondering if it's the right time to flip them around.

While the idea of facing your child forward is exciting, there are some important safety factors to consider. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the weight limit of their car seat and height limitations.

Remember that children vary in both size and age. Don't base your decision solely on a particular date on the calendar or if you think they have reached their maximum length. A child might appear larger in the rear-facing car seat but that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning them around, since their spine and bones aren't fully developed.

It's recommended that you keep your child rear facing until they are at least one year old, and certain infant car seats come with an integrated reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because kids under one year old don't have enough neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a frontal collision which can result in serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not only safe, but also easy to use. Some of these include bases that snap into and out of the car, allowing you to carry your child from the car to a stroller and then back. They are usually part of an overall travel infant car seat system.

If you're about to move your child's rear-facing convertible seat to a forward-facing one, ensure that you adhere to all the instructions given by the manufacturer and verify the tightness of your car seat. The car seat should not move more than an inch from side to side or from front to back, when properly installed. The harness straps should be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation of your car seat, contact an approved safety technician in your community or the manufacturer of your car seat.