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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It's recommended that children ride in their seat until they've reached the manufacturer's height or weight limits and then get a booster seat until their vehicle belts are properly fitted, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall or age 10-12.

When looking for a brand new car seat, consider features such as fabric that can withstand stains, removable pieces that can be machine washed and equipment that is easy to clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold infants and toddlers protecting their spines and necks from injury in a crash. They are also safer because they disperse the force of an impact over a larger area. This helps reduce the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the idea of moving their children forward facing before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. This means that they should move to a forward-facing seat only after they've reached the maximum weight or height of their current newborn car seat insert seat, as specified by the manufacturer.

Heads of children are large in relation to their bodies, and are developing, which makes them particularly vulnerable in a crash. The head of a child can produce up to 25 times their body weight in an accident which is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is why children of the ages of 5 and under are at the greatest chance of suffering fatal head injuries when they sit in a car seat that is facing the front.

Many parents believe that their children have stronger necks and can make the transition to a car seat that faces forward faster. It's important to keep it in mind that a baby who is in the 95th percentile of their age is not stronger than a kid who is 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups performed by teens will alter this. In the event of a crash the head of a bigger child will likely be struck with greater force. This can lead to brain and spinal cord injury.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seats uk car seat, you can convert them to a convertible car that allows children to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Children usually reach their height limit first. Therefore, 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 height limit, you will require them to be moved to an adult booster. The majority of booster seats have an indicator for angles to inform you that the seat is properly installed and is ready for flipping into forward-facing mode. You should only use a booster seat in the back seat of your vehicle, and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the most secure protection for your child in a crash.

Forward-facing

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

In a crash with an infant carrier seat facing towards the front, the neck is at risk. The head could be thrown against the front seat with force, causing permanent spine damage. Whiplash is still a possibility even if the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is particularly applicable to children who are smaller such as infants who are less than one year old.

A child facing the forward is more likely to land their head against the dashboard or in front of the window in the event of an accident. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the vehicle is traveling the head may be pushed back against the seat and may break the skull or spinal cord.

The current safety guidelines require children to remain rear-facing until both they reach 20 pounds and one year old. This is because younger kids don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision, which is often the most serious kind of accident in which automobiles are involved.

Using a harness and tether when rear-facing helps keep the kid's head stable, which reduces this strain on their necks. Furthermore, a rear-facing child is less prone to head injuries since the impact is cushioned by body of the seat.

If you have a child less than one year old and is 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 provided by the manufacturer to determine when it's safe for them to face forward. The guidelines from the manufacturer will indicate whether or not a tether is needed and what the maximum weight and height are for the particular seat.

Once your child has reached the maximum height or weight permitted by the car seat manufacturer, they are able to use a forward-facing seat with tether. Once they've outgrown it, you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no age or height limit that children are able to safely stop using booster seats. Children should use a booster seat until the vehicle belt fits them properly, and that can happen anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster elevates a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt is positioned so that it is close to the chest, but not over. The lap part of the belt should rest on the thighs, not over the stomach. Booster seats have a built-in belt guides to help ensure the belt is properly positioned.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster, which provides head and neck support for children. It's a great choice for vehicles with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are cheaper, but they do not provide head or neck support. Some all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between harness and booster modes, making them suitable for kids in harness mode up to about 65 pounds and then as a booster seat for 100 pounds.

Some boosters have an anchor system for lower anchors (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether in the event that it is available. Some require the car seat belt to secure them in position. Check your vehicle's manual to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors inside your vehicle, and then read the booster seat instructions to learn how to utilize them.

Some parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child to an adult car seat since the child is growing too tall for the harness seat. It's dangerous to "graduate" the child from a harness. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is loose during an accident.

Back seat

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

When your baby is no longer in the infant car seat uk car seat, they can be moved to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats are generally good for two years, or until the child is at the maximum weight and height of the seat. If you have a car with a middle seat, install the car safety seat so it is secured in this position using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing portable infant car seat seat it is possible to place them into a front-facing child restraint fitted with a harness and tether. In general, these seats can be used up to 57 inches in height or until your child outgrows the weight and height limits of the seat. The manufacturer's instructions or a tag on the car seat will tell you how tall and heavy it is able to support.

All children older than 5 years old must be seated in a booster seat or a vehicle's lap belt, if possible. If not you can use a back restraint located in the middle of the back seat. In addition it is not recommended to sit in the front seat if there's an airbag that is active. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to be injured in collisions because their bodies are smaller.

It's a good idea to take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station to help with choosing and installing the most suitable child safety seat. They can also check to determine if your child's seat has been recalled due to safety concerns or flaws. You can then choose a seat that fits both your vehicle and the child's height. If you can't try out a seat, whether it has a policy for refunds.