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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety of shapes and sizes however, they are all designed to safeguard children according to their age. It's recommended that children ride in their seat until they meet the manufacturer's height or weight limits, and then use a booster seat until their vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall or age 10 to 12.

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Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold babies and toddlers, shielding their delicate spines and necks in the event of a collision. They are also safer as they spread the force of impact over a larger area. This reduces the risk of the risk of injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often tempted to move their kids into forward-facing car seats before they're ready, however the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rear-facing as long as possible. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to go forward-facing.

Children's heads are large relative to their bodies, and are developing, which makes them more vulnerable to crash. In reality, a child's head can generate up to 25 times the force of their body weight in a collision -- more than enough to cause fatal injury. This is why children are at the highest risk for fatal head trauma when they sit in a front-facing car seat.

Many parents believe that their children have stronger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat that faces forward sooner. However, it's important to realize that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't as strong as 5th percentile kids and no amount of teen push-ups can change that. In the event of a crash the head of a bigger child will likely be struck with greater force. This can result in brain and spinal cord injury.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seat newborn car seat you can change to convertible cars that let them stay rear-facing up until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Children usually reach their height limit first. So, it's important to follow the instructions of the car seat manufacturer on when to switch them to forward-facing mode.

If your child has reached the weight limit of their convertible car seat or height limit, you will have to transition them into a booster. The majority of booster seats have an indicator for angles to notify you that the seat is properly installed and is ready to be turned to forward-facing mode. It is recommended to use a booster seat on the back seat of your vehicle, and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the best protection for your child in the event of a crash.

Forward-facing

Many parents are tempted to turn their babies' car seats around as they grow older because it is more practical. They must remember, however, that rear-facing is the best option for children.

Having a baby face forward in a car seat puts their necks in danger in a crash, because the head can be thrown back by force against the front seat and cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash is still a possibility even when the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially true for younger children like infants.

A child facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in the event of a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the car is moving, the head can be forced backwards against the seat and break the skull or spinal cord.

The current safety standards require that kids remain rear-facing until they attain 20 pounds and one year old age. The reason for this is that children younger than one year old don't have enough neck strength to withstand a head-on crash which is the most serious type of car accident.

The harness and tether help keep the child's head stable and reduce neck strain. A child facing the rear will be less prone to head injuries, as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.

When you have a child under a year in a convertible car seat or an all-in-1 seat that can be changed from forward-facing to rear-facing be sure to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer on when it is safe for your child to look towards the front. The guidelines will explain whether or not you should use a tether as well as the weight and height limitations for the seat.

Once your child has reached the maximum height or weight permitted by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel in a forward-facing car seat with a tether. When they've reached that point, it's time to travel with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no age limit or height that children are able to safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat should be used until the child's vehicle belt fits properly. This can occur anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster increases the height of a child to ensure that they are able to sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt is also positioned so that it is close to the chest, but not over. The lap part of the belt should rest across the thighs and not the stomach. Booster seats have a built-in belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most commonly used booster seat is the high-back type that provides neck and head support for children. It's a great choice for vehicles with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are less expensive however they do not provide neck or head support. Certain all-in-one boosters let you switch between harness and boost modes. They are suitable for children weighing up to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds when used as boosters.

Some boosters are equipped with lower anchors (LATCH) system that hooks onto the vehicle's lower anchors and a tether, in the event that one is available. Some boosters require the seat belt to keep them in place. You can check the owner's manual of your vehicle to find out if you are able to use the lower anchors. Also, you should read the instructions for the booster seat to know how to use it.

Some parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child to a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is growing too tall to fit into the harness seat. But hurrying to "graduate" your child from the harness can be dangerous. If the belt is too loose children could be severely injured or even killed in a collision.

Back seat

All children should sit in the back of a car for as long as they can with a child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat, or who have exceeded the weight and height limits, should switch to a forward-facing restraint that has a harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

After your baby outgrows an infant car seat that swivels car seat they can be moved to a convertible, or an all-in-one car seat that has an open rear-facing position. These seats can typically be used for up to 2 years or until your child is over the seat's weight and height limit. If you own a good infant car seats with a middle seat install the car safety seat in a way that it is secured in this position using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat and is tall enough, they can be put into a front-facing child restraint fitted with a harness and tether. These seats are typically used until your child reaches the height of 57 inches or attains the maximum weight and height requirements for the seat. The manufacturer's instructions or a tag on the car seat will let you know the height and weight it can support.

All children over the age of 18 should be seated in the booster seat or on a lap belt in the vehicle, if possible. If they aren't able to then they should use the middle back seat restraint. Additionally, they should not sit in the front seat if there is an airbag that is active. Children who sit in the front seats are more likely to suffer injuries in a collision because their bodies are smaller.

It is a good infant car seats idea to bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for assistance in choosing and installing the right child safety seat. They can also find out whether your car seat is being recalled due to defects or safety issues. Then, you can buy one that's compatible with your car and your child's size. If you're unable to try a seat, whether it has a refund policy.