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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is designed to be suitable for a particular age group. Children should use their car seat until they are at the manufacturer's weight or height limits. After that, they can use a booster until their vehicle belts fit correctly typically when they are between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

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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 also offer greater safety, since they spread the force of impact over a larger area. This limits the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the idea of change their children to forward-facing car seats before they're ready, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that they remain rear-facing for as long as is possible. This means they should be moved to a forward-facing seat only after they've reached the height or weight limit of their current seat, as specified by the manufacturer.

Heads of children are large in relation to their bodies, and are growing, which makes them especially vulnerable in a crash. The head of a child can produce up to 25 times their body weight in the event of a collision which is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is why children are at risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they are in a front-facing car seat.

Many parents believe that their children have larger necks and can make the transition to a car seat facing forward sooner. But it's important to remember that a 95th percentile baby isn't any more powerful than a 5th percentile kid and no amount of push-ups for teens will change that. In the event of a car crash the head of a bigger child is likely to be hit with more force. This could result in injuries to the spinal cord or brain.

When your child has outgrown their infant carrier seat car seat, you can convert to a convertible seat that lets them remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum height or weight limit. Generally, children will reach the height limit first, 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 weight capacity of their convertible car seat or height limit, you will require them to be moved into the booster. Most booster seats come with an indicator that indicates the angle to notify you that the seat is correctly installed and is ready to be turned to forward-facing mode. Use a booster only at the back of your car and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to ensure the best infant carrier car seat protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to change their children's car seats when they get older because it's more convenient. But they must remember that rear-facing is safer for children.

Having a baby face forward in car seats puts their necks in danger in the event of a crash, as the head can be thrown against the front seat and can cause permanent injury to the spine. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it is still possible for them to experience whiplash. This is particularly applicable to children who are younger like infants.

A child who is facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard, or even a window in a crash. Based on the type of crash occurs and how fast the car is moving, the head could be pushed against the seat. This can cause fractured skulls or a spinal chord.

The current safety standards require children to remain rear-facing until both they weigh 20 pounds and 1 year old. This is because younger kids don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision, which is the most serious kind of accident in which cars are involved.

The harness and tether will help keep the child's head stable which reduces neck strain. A rear-facing child will also be less likely to suffer head injuries, as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child less than one year old and is in a convertible seat or an all in one that can be turned from facing forward to rear at any time, you should read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe for them to face forward. The guidelines will inform you whether or not you should use a tether, as well as the height and weight limits for that particular seat.

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

Booster seat

There is no magic age or size at which kids can safely stop using a booster seat. The booster seat should be used until a child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. This could happen anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster raises a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt must be set so that it sits close to the chest, but not directly above. The lap portion of the belt should rest across the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats have a built-in belt guide to ensure that the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats can be purchased with or without a backrest. The most common booster seat is the high-back type, which provides neck and head support for children. It's a great choice for cars with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are more affordable but they don't offer neck or head support. Certain all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between harness and booster modes, making them suitable for children in harness mode up to 65 pounds and then as a booster seat up to about 100 pounds.

Some boosters come with lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the vehicle's lower anchors and a tether when one is available. Certain boosters require a seat belt to hold them in place. You can check the owner's manual for your vehicle to determine if you can use the lower anchors. Also, read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it.

Some parents might be tempted to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child into an adult car seat since the child is getting too tall to fit in the harness seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness is dangerous. Children could 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 for as long as possible with a child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat, or have exceeded its weight and height limits and should be switched to a forward facing child restraint using a harness until they attain the maximum height for this type of seat.

After your baby outgrows the top rated infant car seats car seat, they can be transferred to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats typically last for two years, or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight of the seat. If you own a infant car seats 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 has grown out of their rear-facing seat, you can place them in a front-facing restraint using a harness. These seats are typically used until your child reaches the height of 57 inches or reaches the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. The instructions of the manufacturer or a sticker on the car seat will inform you the height and weight it can support.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in a booster seat or lap belt for a vehicle as much as possible. If not, they should use a back restraint located in the middle of the back seat. In addition you should not place them in the front seat if there is an airbag that is active. Children who are in the front seat are more likely to be injured during a collision because their bodies are smaller.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or a car seat clinic for assistance in selecting and installing the correct child safety seat. You can also determine if your child's seat has been removed due to safety issues or defects. Then, you can purchase one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're unable to try a seat, check to find out if the seat has a policy for refunds.