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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is specifically designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It's recommended that children ride in their car seat until they've reached the manufacturer's weight or height limits, and then use an extra seat until the vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they attain 4 feet 9 inches tall or age 10 to 12.

When you are searching for a new seat look for features such as fabric that is resistant to stains and removable pieces that are machine washable. Hardware that is easy to clean should be considered.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats cradle babies and toddlers, securing their delicate spines and necks in the event of a crash. They are also safer, because they distribute the impact force over a greater area. This reduces the risk of the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

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

Heads of children are large in relation to their bodies. They are also growing, which makes them more vulnerable to crash. The head of a child is capable of generating up to 25 times their body weight in an accident, which is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is the reason why children who ride in a car seat with their backs towards the front are at the highest chance of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents believe that their children have larger necks and can make the transition to a car seat that faces forward faster. However, it's important to realize that a 95th percentile baby isn't any stronger than a 5th percentile kid and no amount of teen push-ups will change this. In the event of a car accident a bigger kid's head is more likely to be hit with greater force, which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries.

When your child outgrows their infant car seats on sale car seat, you can change them into a convertible car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Children usually reach their height limit first. Therefore, it is essential to follow the guidelines from the manufacturer of your car seat on when to switch them to forward-facing mode.

If your child is at the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat, you'll have to put them in a booster seat. Most booster seats have an integrated angle indicator that informs you when the seat is properly installed and ready to flip into forward-facing mode. You should only use a booster seat on the back of your vehicle, and only with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the best protection for your child in a crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often tempted to change their baby's car seat around as they get older, as it's more comfortable. However, they should remember that rear-facing seats are safer for children.

If you crash with an infant facing toward the rear the neck could be at risk. The head can be hit against the seat and cause permanent spine damage. Even if the child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible to experience whiplash. This is especially true for smaller kids, like infants under one year old.

A child who is facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard, or even a window, in the event of a crash. Depending on what kind of crash is occurring and the speed at which the car is moving the head could be placed against the seat. This could result in fractured skulls or a spinal cord.

The current safety standards demand that children remain rear-facing until they reach both 20 pounds and one year old age. This is due to the fact that younger children do not have the neck strength to withstand the force in a head-on collision which is the most severe kind of accident where automobiles are involved.

Utilizing a harness and tether while rear-facing helps to keep the kid's head stable and reduces stress on their necks. A child facing the rear will be less prone to head injuries as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child younger than one year old, and they are in a convertible seat or an all-in-one which can be changed from facing forward to rear at any point, make sure you read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe for them to face forward. The guidelines will tell you whether or not you should use a tether as well as the weight and height limits for the seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing limit of a car seat you can allow them to travel in a forward-facing seat that has a harness and tether until they reach the top rated infant car seats weight limit or height allowed by their car seat's manufacturer. Once they've outgrown it, it's time to travel with a booster.

Booster seat

There isn't a set age or size at which kids can safely stop using a booster seat. Kids should use one until the vehicle belt fits them correctly and that could happen anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster elevates a child's height so they can comfortably sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt is also placed so that it is close to the chest, but not above. The lap part of the belt should be placed on the thighs, not on the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guide to help ensure the belt is positioned correctly.

Booster seats come with or without backrests. The most popular type is a high-back booster, which offers neck and head support for children. This is a good option for vehicles that have low backs and have no headrests. Backless boosters are cheaper, but they don't provide neck or head support. Some all-in one boosters allow you to switch between boost and harness modes. They are suitable for children from to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds as a booster.

Some boosters come with lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the vehicle's lower anchors, and a tether in the event that one is available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to hold them in position. Go through the manual of your car to determine if you're able to use the lower anchors in your car, and also read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.

Some parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child into a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is becoming too tall to fit in the harness seat. But hurrying to "graduate" your child out of the harness can be dangerous. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is loose during the event of a crash.

Back seat

All children should use a child safety or booster seat correctly installed for as long as they're able. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat, or have outgrown the weight and height limits should move to a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they're too tall for this type of seat.

Once your child has outgrown the infant car seat, you can move them to convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seats with the option of rear-facing. These seats are usually good for two years, or until the child is at the maximum height and weight of the seat. Install the car safety seat in the middle of your vehicle. It is secured using the lower anchor system and seat belt.

If your child is out of their rear-facing seat, you can place them in a forward-facing restraint using a harness. Typically, these seats can be used up to 57 inches tall or until your child reaches the maximum weight and height recommendations of the seat. You can determine the height and weight of the car seat is by studying the instructions of the manufacturer, or by examining a tag attached to it.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in the booster seat or on a vehicle's lap belt as much as possible. If not, they should use the middle back seat restraint. They should also not sit in front when the airbag is active. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to be injured in collisions 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 best car seat newborn child safety seat. They can also see if your child's car seat has been recalled due to safety issues or defects. Then, you can purchase one that's compatible with your car and your child's size. If you can't try out the seat, find out if the seat has a return policy.