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Can an Infant Car Seat In Front Seat Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat?

When children have outgrown their infant car seats, they can change to convertible or all-in-one car seats. These car seats can be used rear or forward-facing, however they have to meet certain age and weight requirements.

It is not recommended to place car seats in front of airbags the car seat, because the force of the airbag could be fatal for children and babies.

1. The 1.5 Inch Rule

Many parents wonder if an infant car seat may be placed in front of the vehicle driver's seat. The answer is always no. The reason is simple: When a crash occurs the child's head could be hit by an airbag while in the front seat. The result is that the airbag can cause injury or even death to the child.

Infant car seats are only designed to be rearward-facing. In the event of a crash the back of the seat will be positioned against the back of your vehicle seat. This provides the best infant seat protection for your infant.

In addition, the rear-facing car seat safeguards the head and neck of your child more than a forward-facing car seat, which provides only minimal neck and head protection. The headrest also stops the child from slipping off the shoulder straps in an accident and the harness holds the chest clip high above your child's shoulders.

It's important to keep it in mind that there are ZERO reported instances of children sitting in forward-facing seats breaking their leg when they hit the rear of the seat. This occurs when a child's feet fly upwards and get stuck against the back of the seat, which puts immense stress on the bones of the legs. There is no reason to expose your child to the risk for this.

There are several programs in the United States that offer infant car seats at a reduced price or free for parents who meet the requirements. This is a great chance to get your child in a safe car seat before they get out of it. It can be used for a number of years.

The majority of modern infant car seats have a base that they can click into and out of, making them much easier to use than older models. This feature is particularly useful when traveling with children because you can keep the car seat on and ready for use even when you switch vehicles.

Find the center of the vehicle seat and measure it using a tape. Many items, such as the blade of a house key or the length of wireless earbuds are around 1.5 inches long and can be used to check for this space. After that, you should check the car seat's instructions and owners' manuals for the vehicle to determine whether you can alter the angle of the car seat to eliminate the space.

2. Harness Position

Newborns and preemies often are prone to fall into a risky chin-to-chest position in infant car seats, bouncy chairs, swings, strollers and other equipment for children. In the event of a collision, they can be injured or crushed by the chest clip. To prevent this from happening, make sure that the straps for your shoulders begin a little below and then come up over the child's shoulders and ensure that you tighten them. The straps should be tight enough to pinch excess fabric together. This is known as the Pinch Test. Winter coats and other heavy outer layers can hinder the Pinch Test, so take them off them before you buckle your child in their seat.

The chest clip is made for a crash, however it can cause compression to the neck of a child if it's too low or are too loose. The chest clip should not be placed in the neck opening. Instead it should be placed at the armpit level.

In a crash, infants who are facing rearwards will slide up the seat. The harness straps must be able to support the head and neck of the child. It is essential to put the straps over the shoulders. If the straps are placed too low, they could slide through the neck opening of the baby or even over their ears. If they are too loose, they can touch the face of the child.

Make sure that the straps for your child's shoulders are properly fitted and positioned in the slots above or around the shoulders of your child. Infants may require an infant insert (often included in the car seat) to lift them up so that their shoulders can reach the slot. Some infant car seats have built-in angle indicators or adjustors that assist with this, and you should always read the instructions that came with your seat.

3. Rear-Facing Only

While some parents may be tempted to flip their infant car seat to face forward due to their child's legs getting too short in the rear-facing position, there is really no reason to do it. The rear-facing position is safer than a forward-facing one because in the event of a crash the baby's body will be pressed against the seat and their spine and neck will be supported. Forward-facing children's bodies are thrown backwards against the vehicle and could cause serious injury.

A majority of infant car seats include an angle indicator so that you can ensure the seat is properly installed. Also, you should ensure that your child's head is flat on the seat and that the straps are placed over their shoulders rather than under their arms. To check whether the harness is too tight, you should be able squeeze a small amount of material around the shoulder of your child. Check the crotch strap and make sure it's at the same level as the armpits, and not at the waist. You should also read the manual of your infant car seat to ensure that you know how to properly use it.

The majority of manufacturers recommend that children use rear-facing seats in their car seats until they reach at least 1 year old or until they reach the height and weight limits of their car seat. Certain states have laws that require infants to be rear-facing until two years old.

Install the infant car seat on the middle seat of a vehicle that has only one rear seat. This will allow you to view your child easily through the rearview mirror, without having to bend. Installing the car seat on your driver's side will also make it easier to get your child in and out of the seat.

If you have a vehicle that has two back seats you can install the infant car seats that swivel car seat on either side so you don't place it in front of the passenger-side airbag. If you have to decide between installing the travel infant car seat car seat on the right or left side of the vehicle, you can put it on the driver's side.

4. Booster Seats

Children who have outgrown their infant car seat due to weight and height will need an additional booster until the car's seat belt is fitted properly. This can only happen when they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and have reached the top of their headrest (check the seat manufacturer's recommendations for exact measurements).

Booster seats aid in positioning the shoulder belt and lap correctly. They also decrease the distance that a child's head moves during an accident, which reduces the chance of injuries. Head movement is the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes that are the top fatality for children between the ages of 4 and 8.

If a booster is not used correctly the lap belt can be able to slide over the abdomen of a child and cause serious injuries in the event of an accident. This can be avoided by using a booster with lap belt guides that prevent the lap belt from slipping over arm rests or sliding up on a child's stomach.

Many boosters are designed with small handles, armrests or guide slots that allow you to position the lap belt in a low and flat position across the child's upper thighs. This ensures that the lapbelt starts and remains on the hipbones of a child's strength instead of moving upwards into their abdominal area during a crash.

Some booster seats have an automatic seatbelt lock mechanism that locks the seatbelt in place when a child is sitting in them. This will help to stop the lapbelt from moving upwards and over the child's abdomen. This can also help stop the belt from being pulled across the face of a child. This could cause airway obstruction and hypoxia, as also neck strain.