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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year are not allowed to ride forward-facing. In a crash their neck muscles may weaken and stretch and cause serious injuries.

Switch to FF instead of FF once your child is at the maximum weight of their current seat or height (or the minimum requirement for the new car seat). Make sure you read the instructions for your car seat.

Safety

In the event of a crash, infant car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. The forward facing position will also prevent your child from hitting their head against the back of the seat which could cause serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats come with five-point harnesses that hold the child in place with just one pull, tightening the strap. the carrier shell is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for better protection against impact. Some models have a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The best infant car seats feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster, which lets you choose the right angle for your child's head to stop them from flopping over in a collision. The seat also has an upper tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat and connects to the tether anchor within your vehicle. Be aware that you may not need to change your child's seat to an forward-facing car seat until he or is at the maximum weight and height specified in the manual of the seat.

When your child reaches 20 lbs and one year, it's time to make the switch. Children and toddlers younger than one year have soft, loose muscles in their necks, which can cause whiplash if involved in an accident. They are more prone to suffer serious neck injuries when they travel in a frontal crash (the most frequent and severe type). Rear-facing car seats protect the necks of children less than one year old by cushioning their heads.

If children are moving to a forward-facing car seat they should remain in a convertible seat or an all-in-one that has a strong rear-facing weight and a height limit. They should not be moved to a booster seat until they have met the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirement typically about age 4 or 5. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between the two carseats. But remember, the footage has been slowed. Children can be injured if they move too quickly.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your child to enjoy a comfortable ride and be secure in the event of a crash. The seat has a soft headrest, a body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will protect your child from a collision. The seat has a five-point safety harness which can be tightened by a single pull and a front-center adjuster. This will ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable canopy helps protect your child from direct sunlight. The seat can be locked to the belts of the vehicle to ensure safety. It also comes with an locking clip that keeps the buckle in place when the seat is not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort while traveling or seems to lean forward when sleeping the angle of the seat may be too low for the child. This can be corrected by placing tightly rolled towel on the front of your car seat. If this doesn't work then you can bring your child to Rockridge Kids to have us assess the angle of their car seat.

Be aware that children should not face forward until they weigh at 20 pounds and are one year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to take the force of a crash should they fall forward on their own. Some experts suggest staying a bit longer, because the muscles and bones of young children are more malleable.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that lets their infants be rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limits. This allows parents to enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It is also easier for them because they can easily switch their child's position from forward-facing to rear-facing as the child grows out of it.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat usage with only one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lbs) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high-back booster (30-100 lb) to backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 lbs). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the harness and headrest together without re-threading.

Convenience

When traveling with a young baby, a forward-facing infant car seat for travel car seat can be an excellent choice. It allows you to watch your child as you drive and the rest of your family members can enter the car seats by age without disturbing your toddler or baby. This type of car seat can be used with strollers making it much easier to take your child in and out of your car for trips to the grocery store or other tasks.

Even even if your child is the age that they are able to change their car seat to one that is forward-facing it is best to keep them in a rear-facing position as long as you can. From the point of view of crash tests, a child’s head is better protected in 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 should check the manufacturer's instructions for the best time to change your child's car seat around. There will be a maximum weight and height limit that you should not go over and also specific rules regarding things like the crotch buckle's position. These guidelines are designed to protect your child as they develop.

You should also consider whether your vehicle has tether anchors. If yes, ensure that the tether is connected to the anchor points of your vehicle as per the instructions in the manual. The last thing to do is ensure that the shoulder straps of the harness of your child are at or just below their shoulders, but not too high or low. This can affect how they're secured during the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a good option for parents with multiple children or who plan to have more children. This is 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 car seat when your child reaches the height or weight limits of the rear-facing position.

Style

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

While the idea of having your baby face forward could be exciting, there are some important safety considerations you should keep in mind. Kids should remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limits for their particular car seat.

Be aware that children differ in size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a specific date on the calendar or if you think that they have reached their maximum length. It may seem that a child is larger in a rear-facing car seat, however this doesn't mean that it is safe to turn them around. Their spine and bones haven't yet fully developed.

Some infant car seats come with an alarm that reminds that your child to remain facing rear until they're at least one year old. This is due to the fact that children younger than one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the force of a collision with a car in front, which can result in serious spinal injuries.

In addition to being safe, many infant car seats come with useful features that make them easy to use. Some of these include bases that snap in and out of the car and allow you to transport your child from the car to a stroller and then back. They are typically part of an overall travel system.

If you're about to transition your baby into forward-facing convertible car seats, be sure to do it correctly by following all the instructions of the manufacturer and then examining the car seat for tightness. The car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side, or front to rear when installed correctly. The harness straps must be placed at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, contact a certified safety technician in your area or the manufacturer of your car seat.