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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety shapes and sizes however, they are all designed to protect children according to their age. It's recommended that children ride in their seat until they meet the manufacturer's height or weight limits, and then use a booster seat until their vehicle belts are properly fitted, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height or age 10 to 12.

When you are searching for a new seat consider features such as fabrics that are resistant to staining and pieces that are removable that are machine washable. Hardware that is easy to clean should also be taken into consideration.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, protecting their delicate necks and spines in the event of a collision. They also offer greater safety, since they distribute the impact force across a wider area. This reduces the risk of the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

Parents are often tempted by the idea of moving their children to a forward-facing seat before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them in rear-facing as long as you can. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to go forward-facing.

Children's heads are big in relation to their bodies and still developing. This makes them vulnerable in the event of a crash. A child's head can produce up to 25 times the weight of their body in the event of a collision that is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is why children of the ages of 5 and under are at the highest risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they ride in a car seat that is facing the front.

Many parents believe that their children have stronger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat that faces forward sooner. It's important to keep in mind that a child who is 95th percentile is not stronger than a kid who is 5th percentile, and that no amount of push-ups done by teens can change this. In the case of a car seats newborn accident a bigger kid's head is likely to be struck with more force, which could result in spinal cord and brain injuries.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seat in front seat car seat you can convert them to a convertible car that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Generally, children will be the first to reach their height limit and therefore it is important to be attentive to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when to change to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches the weight or height limit of their convertible car seat, it's time to put them in an adult booster seat. The majority of booster seats come with an integrated angle indicator that will inform you whether the seat is installed and is ready to switch into forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the rear of your vehicle and always with a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the most secure protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to turn their babies' car seats around as they grow older because it is more practical. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing seats are safer for children.

In the event of a crash that involves a baby facing toward the rear, the neck could be at risk. The head could be placed against the seat with force, causing permanent spinal damage. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible for them to suffer whiplash. This is particularly the case for children with smaller necks that aren't yet a year old.

A child facing forward is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard, or even a window in the event of a crash. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the vehicle is traveling the head could be pushed backwards against the seat and may break the skull or spinal cord.

The current safety standards mandate that children remain rear-facing until they attain 20 pounds and one year of 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 often the most severe kind of accident where automobiles are involved.

The use of a harness or tether when rear-facing helps keep the child's head in a stable position and reduces strain on their necks. Additionally the rear-facing child is less likely to sustain head injuries because the impact is cushioned with 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 forward-facing to rear-facing at any point, make sure you read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine when it's safe to face forward. The guidelines of the manufacturer will inform you whether or the need for a tether exists and what the maximum weight and height requirements are for that particular seat.

When your child reaches the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel in a forward-facing car seat with a tether. Once they have outgrown this, it is time to get the booster seat.

Seat booster

There is no age or height limit that children are able to safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat should be used until a child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. This can occur anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster raises the height of a child, so that they can sit upright in the car. It also positions the shoulder part of the belt so that it is close to but not directly over the chest. The lap portion of the belt must rest across the thighs, not on the stomach. Booster seats come with a belt guide that helps to ensure the belt is placed correctly.

Booster seats are available with or without backrests. The most common type is a high-back booster, that provides neck and head support for children. It's a great choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters are less expensive but they do not provide neck or head support. Certain 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 have an anchor system for lower anchors (LATCH) that hooks to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether, when available. Some boosters require the seat belt to keep them in place. You can check your vehicle's owner's manual to find out if you can use the lower anchors. Also, read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it.

Some parents may be enticed to transfer their 30-pound 3-year-old child to an adult car seat since the child is growing too tall for the harness seat. But rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness can be dangerous. If the belt is not secure enough, children can be seriously injured or even die in a crash.

Back seat

All children should use a child safety seat or booster seat installed correctly as long as they can. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat, or who have exceeded the weight and height limits and should be switched to a forward-facing child restraint that has a harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

When your lightweight baby car seat is no longer in the infant car seat, they can be transferred to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats typically last for two years, or until the child is at the maximum weight and height of the seat. Install the car safety seat in the middle seat of your vehicle. It can be secured with the lower anchor system and seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat it is possible to place them in a child restraint that is front-facing fitted with a harness and tether. These seats are usually used until your child reaches the height of 57 inches or reaches the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can find out how tall and heavy the car seat is by reading the directions of the manufacturer or by looking at a tag attached to the seat.

All children older than 5 years old should be in a booster seat or lap belt in the vehicle as much as possible. If they aren't able to, they should use the middle back seat restraint. It is also recommended to not sit in front when the airbag is active. Sitting children in the front seat could increase the chance of injury in an accident, as the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or car seat clinic to get help selecting and installing the best car seats infant child safety seat. They can also check whether your car seat has been recalled due to problems or safety concerns. You can then purchase one that is compatible with your car and the child's height. If you're not able to test a seat before purchasing be sure that it comes with an exchange policy.