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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

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

Instead switch to FF at the time your child reaches the maximum height or weight limit of their current seat (or the minimums required for the new seat). Make sure you read the instructions for the car seat.

Safety

In the case of a collision, infant car seats are designed to protect your child's head and neck. The forward facing position can also help prevent your baby 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 have five-point harnesses to secure the child with one pull tightening. Additionally, the carrier shell is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam that provides better protection against impact. Some models have an umbrella that protects from the sun.

The most suitable infant car seats include an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This allows you to set the correct angle for your child's neck in order to avoid it falling over in an accident. The car seat also comes with a top tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat. It then hooks to the tether anchor within your vehicle. It's important to keep it in mind that your child may not require switching to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the top rated baby car seats weight and height that is listed in the instruction manual of the seat you are using.

When your child is 20 lbs and one year is over, it's time to make the switch. Babies and toddlers under one year old have loose, soft neck muscles that can cause whiplash when they are in an accident. They are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries if they travel in a frontal collision (the most common and severe type). When children younger than 1 year ride rear-facing their head is cushioned by the car seat, and protected from sudden movements that could strain their necks.

When children transition to a forward-facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all in-one that has a large rearward weight and height limit. The child shouldn't be placed in a booster until they reach the height and age requirements for a high-back or a backless booster, which is usually around age 4 or 5 years old. You can see the difference in these car seats when you watch these crash videos however, remember that the video is slow-motion. A child can be injured in the event that they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your child to ride in comfort and be secure in an accident. The seat features a soft headrest and body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps shield your child from the impacts. The seat also comes with five-point harnesses with simple one-pull tightening and an adjustable front center adjuster that ensures your child is correctly positioned. A retractable canopy protects your baby from the sunlight. For your safety the seat is designed to be locked by the vehicle's seat belt and has an adjustable clip that holds the latch buckle secure when not in use.

If your portable infant car seat complains of discomfort during a journey or seems to lean forward during sleep or sleeping, the seat's angle may be too low for them. You can remedy this by putting tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to lift it higher. If this does not work, take your baby to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

It is vital to keep in mind that children aren't yet ready to stand up and face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds AND one year old (their necks are not strong enough yet to withstand a force applied to them in a crash should they fall forward on their own). Some experts suggest staying a bit longer, as the bones and muscles of young children are more flexible.

Many parents choose to purchase a convertible seat that allows their children to be rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets them enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat longer, and also makes it more convenient for parents since they can simply move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position once their child is no longer in the position.

The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a convertible 4-in-1 car seat that lets your child use the seat for a period of 10 years. It converts from rear-facing infant (up to 40 pounds) to a forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lbs), to a belt-positioning backless seat (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to install. You can move the harness and headrest together without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward-facing infant car seat is an excellent option if you're traveling with a toddler. It lets you view your child's face while driving and allows everyone else in the family to ride in the car without disturbing your infant or toddler. The car seat can be used in conjunction with strollers, making it much easier to get your child into and out of the car when you go to the store or doing other chores.

However that even the time your child is old enough to switch to a forward-facing car seat, it's best to keep them rear-facing for as long as is possible. When you consider it from the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is more protected in a frontal crash if they are facing backwards. This is due to the fact that the entire body -- including the head, neck, and torso is supported by the seat's back when they face in this direction.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to see how you can rotate your child's seat. There will be an upper weight and height limit you should not go over, as well as specific rules for things like crotch buckle position. These restrictions are designed to ensure your child's safety as they develop.

You should also consider whether your vehicle has tether anchors. If yes, you must ensure that the strap is properly fitted and tied to the vehicle's anchor points as instructed in the manual for your seat. The last thing to do is make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or below their shoulders, and not too high or low. This can affect how they're restrained during the event of a crash.

A convertible car seat is a good choice for parents with multiple children or who plan to have more children. This is an all-in-one car seat that can start off being used as a rear-facing infant car seat before moving your child to a forward-facing position when they are old enough and have reached the weight or height limit of the rear-facing position of the car seat.

Style

The baby car seat was a must-have for your child and you've spent much time deciding the best one. But as they get older and begin to outgrow their car seat for infants you might be wondering if it's the right time to flip them around.

While the idea of letting your baby face forward could be exciting, there are some important safety considerations you should be aware of. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the weight limit of their car seat and height limits.

Be aware that children differ in terms of size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision on a certain date on the calendar, or if you think that they have reached their maximum amount of legroom. A child may appear bigger in a rear-facing car seat, however, that doesn't mean it's safe to turn them around, since their bones and spine haven't fully developed yet.

It's recommended that you keep your child facing rearwards until they reach one year old. some infant car seats have an integrated reminder to ensure they remain there. This is because children under one don't have strong enough neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a frontal collision which could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not only safe, but they are also simple to use. They include bases that are connected to the car and snap out and in to allow you to transport your child from stroller to car or back, and they often pair with a frame stroller as part of the travel system.

If you're ready to move your baby into a forward-facing convertible car seat ensure that you do so correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and examining the car seat for tightness. The car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or from front to back, when it is installed correctly. The harness straps should be placed over the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns you should talk to a certified safety technician in your area or call the car seat manufacturer.