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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and shapes, but they're all designed to protect children based on their age. Children should be in their car seat until they are at the limit of the manufacturer's weight or height. Then, they are able to use a booster until their vehicle belts fit correctly, usually when they are between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

If you are looking for a new seat look for features such as fabric that resists stains and removable pieces that can easily be machine-washed. Hardware that is easy to clean is also considered.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold infants and toddlers to protect their spines and necks from a crash. They are also safer since they spread the force of impact over more of a larger area which reduces spinal cord injuries.

Parents are often tempted by the thought of bringing their children forward facing before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them in rear-facing for as long as possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to move forward-facing.

Children's head are large in relation to their body, and growing. This makes them more vulnerable in a crash. In fact, a child's head can generate up to 25 times the force of their weight in the event of a collision. This is more than enough to cause fatal injury. This is why children who ride in a car seat facing forward are at the greatest chance of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat that faces forward faster. It's important to keep it in mind that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than a kid who is 5th percentile, and that no amount of push-ups done by teens will change that. In the event of a car crash the head of a bigger child will likely be struck with greater force. This could result in injuries to the spinal cord or brain.

If your child is no longer in their top rated infant car seats car seat, you can convert to a convertible car seat that lets them remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. In general, children will be the first to reach their height limit, so it's important to be attentive to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when to switch to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat, you'll have to get them into an adult booster seat. The majority of booster seats have an angle indicator to notify you when the seat has been properly installed and is able to be turned to forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the rear of your vehicle and always with a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to ensure the best security for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed by the idea of switch their kids' car seats around when they grow older, because it seems more practical. But they should remember that rear-facing is a safer option for children.

In a crash with the baby facing forward, the neck is at risk. The head can be thrown against the front seat by force and cause permanent spinal damage. Whiplash can happen even if the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is particularly applicable to children who are smaller such as infants who are less than one year old.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to land their head against the dashboard or on the window in the event of a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the vehicle is moving the head may be pulled backwards against the seat and may break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety standards require children to remain rear-facing until they weigh 20 pounds and 1 year old. The reason for this is that children younger than one year old do not have the neck strength to withstand a head-on crash, which is the most serious type of car accident.

The use of a harness or tether when rear-facing helps keep the kid's head stable, which reduces this stress on their necks. A child who is rear-facing will also be less likely to suffer head injuries because the impact is cushioned by their seat.

When you have a child under a year in a convertible car seat newborn seat or an all-in-one seat that can switch from front-facing to rear ensure that you read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to face the front. The guidelines will explain whether or not to use a tether and the weight and height limitations for that seat.

When your child reaches the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel with a forward-facing seat with tether. When they've outgrown this, it's time to get the booster seat.

Seat booster

There is no age or height limit when children can safely stop using booster seats. Kids should use one until their vehicle belt fits them properly and that could take anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster elevates a child's height so that they are able to sit upright in the car seats by age. It also places the shoulder part of the belt so it is close to but not directly over the chest. The lap portion of the belt must rest across the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guides to help ensure the belt is properly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a backrest. The most popular model is a high-back booster, that provides neck and head support for children. This is a great option for vehicles that have low backs, and no headrests. Backless boosters are cheaper, however they don't offer neck or head support. Certain all-in-one boosters allow users to switch between booster and harness modes, which makes them suitable for children who are in harness mode until about 65 pounds, and later as an adult booster seat until about 100 pounds.

Some boosters come with a lower anchors system (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors on the vehicle and a tether, if available. Some boosters require the seat belt to hold them in place. Review the instruction manual for your vehicle to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors on your car, and also read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to use them.

Parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child to a booster car seat because the child is becoming too tall to fit into a harness seat. It's risky to "graduate" the child from a harness. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is too loose in the event of a crash.

Back seat

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

After your baby outgrows an rotating infant car seat car seat, they can be moved to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats are usually good for two years, or until the child reaches the maximum weight and height of the seat. If you have a vehicle with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so that it is securely secured to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child is out of their rear-facing seat, you can place them in a front-facing restraint that has a harness. These seats are typically used until your child is 57 inches in height or attains the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. The instructions from the manufacturer or a sticker on the car seat will tell you how tall and heavy it can be.

All older children should be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt for a vehicle as much as possible. If they can't utilize the middle back seat restraint. Additionally you should not place them in the front seat if there is an airbag that is active. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to be injured during a collision because their bodies are smaller.

You can take your child to an inspection station or car seat clinic for assistance in selecting and installing the best car seats child safety seat. They can also check if your car seat has been recalled due to problems or safety concerns. Then, you can purchase one that is compatible with your vehicle and your child's size. If you can't try out the seat, find out if the seat has a policy for refunds.