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Keep your child in a car seat for infants rear-facing is the best option. Children should only be moved to the car seat facing forward once they have reached the maximum weight and height of the seat they are currently in.

Safety Benefits
Rear-facing infant car seats are the safest choice for newborns and small babies. This is because they are able to support and cradle their head and neck. Purva Grover MD, director of Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, explains that as their spines aren't yet ossified, it's crucial to keep the force from the crash away from their heads and necks. In a frontal crash, a baby's head would hit the seat in front of them, creating whiplash that could be severe or fatal. In the rear-facing car seat the impact is taken up by the seat and then dissipated through the rear of the vehicle. Adele says, "It feels like a hug." Additionally, the child's legs are tucked into their car seat, preventing them from being thrown forward by the back of the front seat or any other surface of the vehicle. "This prevents a collision with the inside of their own bodies, which causes internal injuries," she explains.
Many parents are against ERF because they fear their child may become bored or uneasy. It's not the case with my son, Lukas. He prefers sitting in the rear since the seat reclines and allows him to read a book, or watch TV while doing so.
If you do have a child that is resistant to being in a rear-facing seat due to of leg length or other reasons, try to convince them that it's the most secure method of travel for them. Explain that the child is able to remain in the convertible or all-in-one car seat so long as the weight or height limits aren't over.
Also, make sure to secure your child into a rear-facing car seat tightly with the vehicle's lower anchor system or seat belt. Don't allow them to wear bulky clothes like winter coats as they can compress in the event of a crash and cause the straps of the harness to become loose, putting your child at risk of injury. Always make use of the Pinch Test to ensure a tight fit.
Convenience
Many parents prefer to keep infant car seats rear-facing for as long as they can because they are easier to use and more mobile than convertible car seats. If you decide to keep your child rear-facing, they might require being placed in a bassinet or crib during nap time or at bedtime. This could wake the child who is sleeping which isn't ideal. However, the safety advantages of rear facing are greater than any inconvenience.
The headrest is lower for newborns and preemies than for full-term babies. This reduces the force of an impact and also ensures that the harness' chest clip is at or below their shoulders rather than at their necks. This is especially important for premature babies, who have weaker bones, and aren't fully ossedified from pregnancy or birth.
The position that faces the rear lets you see your baby better than the forward-facing position. This lets you monitor their behavior and make sure they are content and happy. Many infant car seats have a built-in mirror that can be adjusted so that you can see your child at any angle.
You can utilize convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat to keep your child facing the rear until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. Some rear-facing car seats have limits that are higher than rear-only seats that allow them to be used for longer.
Convertible car seats or all-in-one seats are renowned for being multi-functional. They can be used rear-facing or forward facing and as a belt-positioning booster. They also usually have a larger base in the back of your vehicle which makes them easy to set up and remove. They are more expensive than single-use infant car seats, however, they last longer than a standard top rated infant car seats seat and will save you money in the long run.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rear-facing up to the maximum height and weight limits allowed by their car seat manufacturer, or until they are at minimum two years old. It is common for children to outgrow their rear-facing infant car seat when they reach age two. However, it's better to hold off until they reach the age of two.
Weight Limits
All infant car seats come with weight and height limits you need to keep in mind. The majority have a maximum weight of 30 to 35 pounds, and an upper height limit of 30 inches or so, depending on the model. If your child is reaching the limits, it's time to move on to the next stage of safety. This could be a convertible car seat that can switch between forward and rear facing or an all-in-one car seat that allows your child to ride backwards until they reach the maximum height and weight that is recommended by the manufacturer.
There are other factors apart from the weight and height limit, that can tell you whether your child is able to go up a level in a car seat. One of these is their comfort level when riding rear-facing. You can look for these indicators by observing your child's behavior and looking at other children of similar age in their car seats. You can also seek assistance from certified child safety experts at a car seat inspection station, which is often run by local government or community-based organizations.
It's ideal to keep your infant rear-facing for as long as you can. This is why a lot of parents wait until their children are fully grown before turning them around. However, you can avoid this temptation by ensuring your child's seat is properly installed and you don't rush to switch to a forward-facing seat too soon even if they're not close to the limit of weight or height of the car seat they're currently in.
If you have questions about whether your child is prepared for the next stage of car seat or you're concerned that you may not have installed their current car seat correctly, reach out to an accredited child safety technician. These specialists are available through local community organizations, government offices and child passenger safety programs. You can find one close to you by searching online or calling your local health department or public safety agency. Mobile car seat check-in events can be held at your workplace or at home to ensure that you have the right equipment and are using it correctly.
Installation
The correct installation of a car seat is crucial to its effectiveness. The NHTSA states, with regret, that nearly half of car seats are set up incorrectly. This includes rear-facing seats. The best way to make sure that your child's car seats are properly installed is to go through the manual, then have them professionally assessed by a certified vehicle safety technician.
The first step to install an infant rear facing car seat is to test the angle. Make sure that the base of the car seat is in a safe position to support the weight of your child that is visible on the indicator on the base of the base or in the user manual.
Also, ensure that the baby's head is properly positioned in the seat. The forward-facing position could cause pressure on the neck and spine of infants with their large heads and soft necks. In a rearward-facing collision the back of a car seat absorbs most of the crash force. This protects the baby's neck and the spinal cord.
When your baby is at the height or weight limit of their infant car seat, it is time to transition to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that can be used in a rear-facing position until your child has reached their front-facing limit. If you decide to change to a convertible or all-in-one car seat, make sure that the new model has a greater rearward facing limit. Older models have lower limits.
Parents who often transport their children in cars will appreciate the ability to choose an infant car-seat that can be detached and attached to the stroller. It can be a challenge and time-consuming to get your car seat and stroller into and out of your vehicle each time, particularly when you have a baby. This can be a good option for a lot of families, when they are willing to invest the time to get it right every time. Make a plan and pick a day that you have plenty of time.
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