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Car Seats by Age

Car seats come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but each one is designed to safeguard children according to their age. Children should use their car seat until they reach the limit of the manufacturer's weight or height. After that, they can utilize a booster until the vehicle belts fit correctly, usually when they are between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When you are looking for a new car seat, consider features like fabric that resists staining, pieces that are removable and can be machine washed and equipment that is easy to clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seat cradles babies and toddlers protecting their necks and spines from injuries in a crash. They also offer greater safety, since they distribute the impact force over a larger area. This reduces the risk of spinal cord injuries.

Parents are often enticed to shift their children into forward-facing car seats before they're ready, however the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rear-facing as long as is possible. This means they should be moved to a forward-facing seat only when they've reached their maximum weight or height limit of their current seat as specified by the manufacturer.

Children's heads are large relative to their bodies. They are also developing, making them especially vulnerable in a crash. A child's head can produce up to 25 times their body weight in an accident that is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is why children are at the highest chance of suffering fatal head injuries when they sit in a car seat with a front view.

Many parents believe that their children have larger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat that faces forward earlier. However, it's important to realize that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't any stronger than the 5th percentile child and no amount of push-ups for teens can change the fact that. In the event of a crash the head of a child with a bigger size is likely to be hit with greater force. This could result in brain and spinal cord injury.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seat, you can change to convertible cars that let children to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or the height limit. Children typically reach their height limit first. This is why it is essential to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer of the car seat on when to switch them to forward-facing mode.

If your child has reached the weight limit of their convertible car seat or maximum height, you will need to move them to a booster. Most booster seats have an inbuilt angle indicator that will inform you when the seat is properly installed and is ready to switch into forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to ensure the best infant car seat security for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to switch their kids' car seats when they grow older, because it is more practical. But they should remember that rear-facing is an option that is safer for children.

Having a baby car seat face forward in car seats puts their necks at risk in a crash because the head could be thrown by force against the front seat and could cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash can still occur even if the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is particularly true for younger children, such as infants.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to strike their head against the dashboard or in front of the window during a crash. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the car is traveling the head may be pulled back against the seat and break the skull or spinal cord.

Current safety standards require kids to remain rear-facing until both they reach 20 lbs and one year old. The reason is that younger children do not have enough neck strength to withstand a head-on crash which is the most serious kind of car crash.

The harness and tether aid in keeping the child's head in place, reducing neck strain. In addition the rear-facing child is less likely to sustain head injuries due to the fact that the impact is cushioned by the body of the seat.

If you have a child younger than one year old 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 provided by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe to face forward. The guidelines will inform 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 car seat limit They can now travel in a forward-facing car seat using a harness and tether until they reach the top weight or height limit set by the manufacturer of their car seat. Once they've outgrown it, the time is now to move on to a booster.

Seat booster

There is no age limit or height at which children are safe from using booster seats. The booster seat is to be used until the child's belt fits properly. This can occur anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster helps a child increase their height so that they are able to sit upright in the car. It also aligns the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it is near but not directly over the chest. The lap part of the belt should rest on the thighs, not on the stomach. Booster seats include a belt guide to ensure that the belt is properly placed.

Booster seats come with or without a backrest. The most common booster seat is the high-back that provides neck and head support for children. This is a good choice for vehicles that have low backs and have no headrests. Backless boosters are cheaper but they don't offer head or neck support. Some all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between booster and harness modes, making them suitable for children in harness mode until about 65 pounds. They can also be used as a booster seat up to about 100 pounds.

Some boosters have an anchor system for lower anchors (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether, if available. Others require the seat belt to hold them in place. You can check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine if you can use the lower anchors. Also, make sure you read the instructions for the booster seat to learn 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 growing too tall to fit into the harness seat. It's dangerous to "graduate" the child from the harness. If the belt is not secure enough children could be seriously injured or even die in a crash.

Back seat

All children should be in the back of a car as long as possible, using a child safety seat or booster seat that has been properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat, or who have exceeded the weight and height limits, should switch to a forward-facing child restraint using a harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

Once your child has outgrown an infant car seat newborn car seat you can transfer them to a convertible car seat or all-in-one car seat with an option to rear-facing. These seats are generally good for two years or until the child is at the maximum height and weight of the seat. If you have a car with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so it is 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 put them in a front-facing restraint that has a harness. These seats are generally used until your child is the height of 57 inches or attains the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy the car seat is by studying the instructions of the manufacturer, or looking at the tag on the seat.

All children older than 5 years old should be seated in a booster seat or vehicle's lap belt at the very least. If they aren't able to, they should use the middle back seat restraint. Additionally it is not recommended to sit in the front seat if there is an air bag that is in use. Sitting children in the front seat can increase the chance of getting injured in an accident because the impact forces are stronger on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for assistance in choosing and installing the best child safety seat for them. They can also find out whether your car seat is being recalled due to problems or safety concerns. Then, you can purchase one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're unable to test a seat before purchasing ensure that it comes with a return policy.