Keep Your Child in an Infant car seat rear facing (korsholm-pratt.thoughtlanes.net)

Keeping your child in a car seat that is rear-facing is the best option. Children should only be moved to a forward-facing car seat once they reach the weight and height limitations of their current seat.

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Safety Benefits

The use of a car seat for infants rear facing is safest for newborns and babies due to the way it supports and cradles their head and neck. Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, explains that since their spines are not yet fully ossed, it is crucial to keep the force from the crash away from their necks and heads. In a frontal collision, the head of a child would hit the seat in front of them, causing whiplash that could be fatal or even fatal. In a rear-facing seat, however, the impact is absorbed and absorbed to the rear of the vehicle. "It's like hugging," says Adele. The legs of a child can be placed into the car seat to protect them from being thrown into the rear of the seat or any other surface of the vehicle. "This stops them from colliding with their own body, which can cause internal injuries," she explains.

Many parents are against ERF because they are afraid that their child may become bored or uneasy. This is not the case for my son, Lukas. He prefers to sit rear-facing since the seat reclines and allows him to read or watch TV while doing so.

If you do have an older child who is resistant to being in a rear-facing seat because of leg length or any other reason try convincing them that it's the best method of travel for them. Explain that the child can remain in the convertible or all-in one car seat so long as the weight or height limits are not exceeded.

Make sure you secure your child in a rear-facing seat with the lower anchor system of the vehicle or a seat belt. Avoid letting them wear bulky clothes such as winter coats. They can expand in the event of a crash, making the harness straps to become loose. This puts your child at risk of injury. Make sure to use the Pinch Test when fitting your child's harness.

Convenience

Many parents prefer to keep their infant car seats facing rear for as long as they can because they are a breeze to use and are more portable than convertible car seats. If you decide to keep your child rear-facing, he or she may have to be placed in a crib or a bassinet during nap time or bedtime. This could mean waking the sleeping baby which isn't optimal. The security advantages of rear-facing overshadow this inconvenience, but.

The headrest is lower for preemies and newborns than for full-term babies. This helps reduce the impact force and also ensures that the harness's chest clip is placed below their shoulders rather than at their necks. This is particularly crucial for premature babies who have weaker bones, and haven't ossified from pregnancy or birth.

Additionally the rear-facing position gives an excellent view of your child than facing forward. This allows you to monitor their behavior and make sure they are comfortable and content. Most infant car seat in front seat car seats have built-in mirrors that can be adjusted so you can observe your child from any angle.

You can choose a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat to keep your child rear-facing until they reach their recommended weight or height limit. Some have even higher rear-facing limits than the rear-only seats, meaning they can be used for longer.

Convertible or all-in-one car seats are known for their flexibility. They can be used in rear-facing, forward-facing or as a belt positioning booster. They also usually have a large base in the back of your car making them easier to set up and remove. They are more expensive than infant car seats that can be used only once, but they will last longer and save you money over the course of time.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight and height limits established by the car seat manufacturer or are at least 2 years older. Many children grow out of their rear-facing infant car seat before age two, but don't be tempted to switch them around earlier. It's safer to wait.

Weight Limits

You should be aware that all infant car seats come with weight and height restrictions. The majority have a maximum weight of 30 to 35 pounds and an upper height limit of about 30 inches or so, based on the model. When your child has reached the limit, you can proceed to the next level of safety. You can opt for a convertible seat that allows your child to be either forward or rear-facing or an all-in-one car seat.

There are other factors, besides the weight and height limits, which can help you determine if your child is ready to make the next step in a car seat. One of these is their comfort level when riding backwards. You can observe these signs in your child's behavior, and compare it to other children similar to yours in their car seats. You can also seek assistance from certified child passenger safety specialists at a car-seat inspection station, which is often operated by local government or community-based organizations.

Keep your infant rear-facing as long as possible is safest for them, and it's easy to see why so many parents are reluctant to turn their children back until they're completely grown. But you can still avoid this temptation by ensuring your child's car seat is correctly installed and do not rush to change to a forward-facing one too soon even if they're close to the limit of weight or height of their current car seat.

Contact a certified child passenger technician if you have concerns regarding your child's ability to be ready to move on to the next level of car seats or if you're concerned that you may not be installing the car seat correctly. These specialists are available through local community organizations, government offices and child passenger safety programs. You can search online for a specialist near you, or contact your local public health or safety department. There are also car seat check events that are mobile that can visit your workplace or at home to make sure you have the right equipment and are making use of it properly.

Installation

Installing a car seat correctly is crucial to its effectiveness. Unfortunately, the NHTSA reports that almost 50% of car seats are installed incorrectly (and this includes rear-facing). The best way to ensure that your infant car seat is correctly installed is to read the instruction manual and have it professionally verified by a certified vehicle safety technician.

The first step to install a rear-facing infant car seat is to test the angle. You can examine the angle of the base on the side or in the user manual to make sure it is safe for your child's weight.

Also, ensure that the baby seat's head is correctly positioned in the seat. Babies have heavy heads and soft necks, and a forward-facing position can cause pressure on their neck and spine in the event of a collision. If a rear-facing collision occurs the back of a car seat absorbs the majority of the crash force. This protects the baby's neck and the spinal cord.

Once your child has reached the limit of weight or height of the infant car seat newborn car seat it's time to move to a convertible car seat or all-in one car seat. They can be used in a rear-facing configuration up until the front-facing limit. If you decide to switch to a convertible or all-in-1 car seat, be sure that the new model has a greater rearward-facing limit. Older models have lower limits.

Parents who frequently transport their infants by car will appreciate the ability to choose an infant car-seat that can be detached and connected to the stroller. It can be a challenge and time-consuming to maneuver your car seat and stroller in and out of the vehicle every time, especially in the case of a newborn. This can be a good option for a lot of families, who are willing to take the time to get it right each time. Make a plan and pick the day you will have plenty of time.