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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 in the direction of forward. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles that are weak can stretch and cause serious injury. Switch to FF instead of FF when your child is at the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum for the new car seat). Follow the directions for your car seat carefully. Safety In the event of a crash, infant car seats are designed to protect your child's neck and head. Pushchairs & Prams facing position can also prevent your child from hitting their head on the hard back of the car seat, which could cause serious injuries. All infant car seats with a forward-facing view come with five-point harnesses that secure the child with one pull tightening, and the shell of the car is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved protection against impact. Some have an umbrella to protect from the sun. The best infant carseats will have an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster which allows you to choose the right angle for your child's head to stop the car seat from slipping over in a collision. The top tether strap is attached to the tether anchor of the vehicle and comes from the top. It's 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 that is 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 one year old. Infants and toddlers younger than one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks, which can cause whiplash if they are involved in an accident. They are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries if they travel in a frontal crash (the most frequent and severe type). When kids under 1 year are rear-facing their heads are protected by the car seat and shielded from sudden movements that can stress their necks. When children move to a forward facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all-in-one that has a heavy rearward weight and height limit. The child shouldn't be able to move into the booster seat until they have reached the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is usually around the age of 4 or 5 years old. You can notice the differences in these car seats when you watch these crash videos, however, remember that the footage is slowed down. A child can be injured if they move too quickly. Comfort A forward-facing infant car seat keeps your baby safe and comfortable in the event of an accident. The seat has a soft headrest, body support cushion, and an EPS energy-absorbing foam to protect your child from impact. The seat has five points of safety harness that can be tightened by one pull and a center front adjuster. This will ensure your child is properly positioned. A retractable canopy protects your child from sun. For your safety the seat is designed to be locked with the vehicle's seat belt and has a locking clip that keeps the buckle securely fastened when not in use. If your child complains of discomfort during a journey or seems to lean forward during sleep or sleeping, the seat's angle might be too low for the child. You can fix this by placing tightly folded towels under the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this doesn't work you can take your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their carseat. It is important to remember that children aren't ready to face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand the force applied to them by a collision in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts recommend waiting longer, as the bones and muscles of children are more flexible than those of adults. Many parents choose to purchase convertible car seats that allows their children to travel rearward-facing 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 also makes it more convenient for parents because they can easily move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child has outgrown it. The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a four-in-one convertible car seat that allows your child to use the seat for 10 years. It can be converted from rear-facing infant (up to 40 lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lbs), to an unbelt-positioning seat that is backless (40-120 lbs). It is simple and easy to install with the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness in tandem, without having to re-thread. Convenience When traveling with a young infant, a forward-facing infant car seat is the best option. It allows you to watch your child while driving and the rest of your family can enter the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. The type of car seat can be used with strollers, making it much easier to get your child in and out of the car when you go to the shop or running tasks. Even when your child is at the age that they are able to switch to a car seat that faces forward it is best to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. From the perspective of crash tests, children's head is more secure in a crash when they are facing backwards. This is because when they are facing backwards, the entire body, including the neck, head and torso, are cradled in the car seat's rear. It is important to read the manufacturer's instructions for when you can change the car seat of your child around. You'll find that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well as specific rules about things like the crotch strap's position. These restrictions are designed to protect your child's safety as they develop. It is also important to consider whether your vehicle comes with tether anchors. If so, ensure that the tether is correctly connected to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the directions 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, and not too high or low. This will affect how they are secured during a crash. An excellent option for parents with several children or are planning to have more, is convertible car seats. This is a convertible car seat that can be used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then moved to a forward facing seat once your child has reached the weight limit or height of the rear-facing position. Style The baby car seat was a must-have for your little one, and you spent much time deciding the best one. As your child grows and outgrows their infant car seat you may wonder if it is time to flip the seat around. While the idea of facing your child forward is thrilling, there are a few important safety aspects to be aware of. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach their car seat's maximum weight and height limits. Be aware that children are very different in terms of size and age so you should never base when to switch to forward-facing on some specific date on the calendar or when they've reached their maximum legroom. A child may appear bigger in a rear-facing car seat but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's safe to turn around, as their bones and spine haven't fully developed yet. Some infant car seats come with an alarm built-in to remind that your child to remain rear-facing until they're at least one year old. This is due to the fact that children under one do not have strong enough neck muscles to withstand a frontal impact which could result in serious spinal injuries. In addition to being secure in addition to being safe, many infant car seats are equipped with convenient features that make them easy to use. These include bases that remain attached to the car and snap in and out to let you carry your baby from car to stroller or back again and are often paired with a frame stroller to form part of a travel system. If you're about to transition your child from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, make sure you adhere to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer and verify the fit of the car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than an inch from side to side, or front to rear when installed correctly. The harness straps must be placed over the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to a certified safety technician in your region or contact the car seat manufacturer.