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9 . What Your Parents Taught You About Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

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작성자 Laura
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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under the age of one year should NOT ride facing forward. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles that are weak can stretch and cause serious injuries.

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Safety

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

All infant car seats that face forward have five-point harnesses to ensure the child's safety with just one pull tightening. Additionally, the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide improved impact protection. Some come with a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The best car seat for newborn infant car seats will have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This allows you to determine the right angle for your child's neck in order to avoid it falling over in an accident. The seat also has an upper tether strap that comes from the top of the car seat and hooks to the tether anchor within your vehicle. Be aware that you might not have to move your child from a forward-facing car seat until is at the maximum weight and height as stated in the instruction manual for the seat.

It's time to switch when your child weighs 20 pounds and one year old. Toddlers and babies under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles that can cause whiplash in a crash. In frontal collisions (the most severe and frequent type), they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats protect the necks of children less than one year old by cushioning their heads.

When children move to a forward-facing car seat, they need a convertible or an all-in-one that has a high rearward weight and a height limit. The child should not be able to move into an adult booster until they meet the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is typically between 4 and 5 years old. It is evident the difference in these seats when you watch these crash videos but remember that the video is slow-motion. If a child is moving too fast, they may be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat keeps your child safe and comfortable during an accident. The seat comes with a comfortable headrest, body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell that will ensure your child's safety from a collision. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster to ensure your child is correctly positioned. A retractable canopy helps protect your baby from the sunlight. For your safety, the seat is designed to be secured by the vehicle's seat belt and comes with a locking clip that keeps the latch buckle secure when not in use.

If your child is complaining of discomfort while traveling or appears to slouch forward when sleeping, the angle of the seat could be too low for the child. This can be fixed by placing a towel that is tightly folded underneath the front of your car seat. If this isn't working, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will check the angle of the car seat.

It is important to remember that children aren't ready to stand up and face forward until they weigh at minimum 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand the force that would be applied to them in a crash should they fall forward on their own). Some experts recommend waiting longer, since the muscles and bones of children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents choose to purchase a convertible seat which allows their infants to be in a rear-facing position 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 is more convenient for parents since they can easily move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position once their child outgrows it.

The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a 4-in-1 convertible car seat that allows your child to use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40 pounds) to a forward-facing harness as well as a high-back seats (30-100 lb), to a backless belt-positioning seat (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to set up. You can move the harness and headrest together without the need to re-thread.

Convenience

A forward-facing infant car seat is a great option when you're traveling with a young child. It allows you to watch your child as you drive and the rest of your family members can get into the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with a stroller which makes it easier to get your toddler in and out of your car to go to the grocery store or other errands.

Even when your child is at the age where they can change their car seat to one that is facing forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing position as long as you can. When you look at it from the standpoint of crash test results, a child's head is more protected in a frontal crash if they are facing backwards. This is because the whole body -- head as well as neck and torso is supported by the back of the car seat when they're facing in this direction.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to see when you can rotate the seat of your child. They usually have an upper weight and height limit that you should not go over and also specific rules for things like crotch buckles. These limits are intended to protect your child's safety as they develop.

Another thing to take into consideration is whether you have an automobile with tether anchors for your car seat. If yes, you must make sure the tether strap is properly installed and secured to the vehicle's anchor points as per the instructions in the manual for your seat. Lastly, you'll want to make sure that the harness shoulder straps are placed at or just above the shoulders of your child and not too low or high, as this will affect how well they are restrained in the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a great option for parents who have multiple children or who plan to have more children. This is a complete car seat that starts with a rear-facing infant car seat for newborn seat before moving your child to a forward-facing position when they're old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing car seat.

Style

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

While the idea of letting your baby face forward could be exciting, there are some important safety considerations that you must keep in mind. Children should be rear-facing until they reach their car seat's maximum weight and height limits.

Remember that children vary 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 they have reached their maximum length. It may appear 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.

It is recommended that you keep your child rear facing until they reach one year old. certain infant car seats come with an integrated reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because children under one year old do not have enough neck muscles that can be able to withstand a collision with a frontal force which could result in serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seat for newborn seats are not just safe, but they are also simple to use. They include bases that are in the car and snap in and out to let you carry your baby from car to stroller or back and are often paired with a frame stroller to form part of a travel system.

If you're about to transition your baby to forward-facing convertible car seats, be sure to follow all of the manufacturer's instructions and then examining the car seat for tightness. If it's installed correctly the car seat shouldn't move more than one inch side to side or from front to back and the harness straps must be positioned at or over the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, contact an accredited safety technician in your area or the car seat manufacturer.

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