Why You Should Consider a forward facing infant car seat (look at this website)

Children under one year are NOT supposed to ride forward-facing. In the event of a crash, their neck muscles that are weak could stretch and cause serious injuries.

Instead change to FF at the time your child reaches the weight or height limits of their current seat (or the minimums for a new seat). Follow the directions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

In the event of a crash infant car seats are designed to protect the neck and head of your child. The forward-facing position also helps prevent your child from slamming their head against the back of the seat which could cause serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five point harnesses that ensure the child's safety with just one pull, tightening the strap. the shell of the car seat is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide enhanced protection against impact. Some have a canopy that provides shade from the sun.

The most effective infant car seats include an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This allows you to set the correct angle for your child's neck in order to stop it from slipping over during collisions. The seat also has the top tether strap, which connects to the top of the car seat and hooks onto the tether anchor in your vehicle. Be aware that you might not have to switch your child to an forward-facing car seat until she reaches the maximum weight and height specified in the manual for the seat.

When your child reaches 20 lbs and one year is the right time to make the switch. Toddlers and babies under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles that can cause whiplash when they are in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most serious and frequent type) they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats safeguard the necks of infants under one year old by cushioning their heads.

If children are moving to a forward facing car seat, they still require a convertible or an all-in-one that has a heavy rearward weight and height limit. They shouldn't be pushed to an adult car seat until they have met the high back or backless booster seat age and height requirement, which usually means about age 4 or 5. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between carseats. But keep in mind that the video has been slowed down. If a kid moves too fast, they could be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride comfortably and be secure in an accident. The seat features a soft headrest and a body support cushion as well as an EPS energy-absorbing shell that helps shield your child from the impacts. The seat comes with a five-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull and a center front adjuster. This will ensure that your child is positioned correctly. A retractable canopy shields your child from direct sunlight. The seat can be secured to the seat belt of your vehicle for security. It also includes an locking clip that keeps the buckle secure when the seat isn't being used.

If your child is complaining of discomfort during a journey or seems to slump forward when they sleep or sleeping, the seat's angle may be too low for the child. This can be fixed by placing tightly rolled towel under the front of your car seat. If this doesn't work, you can bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will examine the angle of the car seat.

Keep in mind that children shouldn't face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are still not strong enough to withstand the force of a crash, if they were to be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts recommend waiting even longer, since the bones and muscles of young children are more flexible than those of adults.

Many parents decide to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to travel infant car seat in a rear-facing position until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets them enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat for longer and is more convenient for parents because they can easily move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing position when their child is no longer in the position.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car seat is a four-in-one convertible car seat that lets your child use the seat for up to 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seats (30-100 lb) as well as a backless belt-positioning seat (40-120 lbs). It's easy and simple to install using the Smart Fit system that allows you to move the headrest and harness together, without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward-facing infant car seat that swivels car seat is a great option for traveling with a child who is young. It lets you view your child's face while driving and allows everyone else in the family to get into the vehicle without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with strollers, making it easier to carry your child in and out of your car for trips to the supermarket or other tasks.

Even when your child is at the age where they can switch to a car seat that is facing forward it is best to keep them in a rear-facing seat for the duration you can. From the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is safer in the event of a crash if they face backwards. This is because when facing backwards, the entire body, including the head, neck and torso is held in the car seat's rear.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to determine how you can rotate your child's seat. You'll find that they have the maximum height and weight limit, as well specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap's location. These limits are designed to safeguard your child as they develop.

You should also think about whether your vehicle has anchors for tethers. If so, ensure that the tether is installed and tied to the anchor points of your vehicle according to the instructions in the manual. Also, ensure that the shoulder straps of the harness of your child are at or just below their shoulders, but not too low or high. This will affect how they are restrained during a crash.

An excellent option for parents who have several children or are planning to have more is convertible car seats. This is a complete car seat that can start off being used as an infant car seat facing rear before moving your child to a forward-facing seat when they're old enough and have reached the height or weight limit for the rear-facing position of the car seat.

Style

The infant car seat was a must-have item for your baby seat and you've spent a lot of time choosing the right one. As your child grows and outgrows their infant car seat, you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

While the idea of facing your child forward is exciting, there are some important safety aspects to be aware of. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits.

You should also be aware that children are different in terms of size and age therefore, you shouldn't decide the decision to change to a forward-facing car seat on some specific date on the calendar or when they've reached their maximum legroom. A child might appear larger in the rear-facing car seat but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's safe to turn them around, since their bones and spine haven't fully developed.

Some infant car seats have an alarm built-in to remind that your child to remain rear-facing until they're at least one year old. This is because children under one year old do not have the strength of their neck muscles to withstand the whiplash of a frontal collision, which could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just safe, but they are also simple to use. These include bases that remain connected to the car and snap out and in to allow you to transport your child from car to stroller or back again and are often paired with a frame stroller as part of a travel system.

If you're ready to transition your child's rear-facing convertible seat to a forward-facing one, ensure that you adhere to all the instructions given by the manufacturer. Also, make sure you check the tightness of the car seat. The car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side or from front to back, when installed correctly. The harness straps must also be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any concerns or questions ask an accredited car seat safety technician in your region or contact the manufacturer of your car seat.