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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, but each one is designed to safeguard children according to their age. It is recommended that children ride in their seats until they've reached the manufacturer's weight or height limits and then get a booster seat until their vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall or the age of 10-12.

When you are looking for a new car seat, consider features such as fabric that resists stains, removable pieces that can be washed by machines, 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 also offer greater safety, because they disperse the force of an impact across a wider area. This reduces the risk of spinal cord injuries.

Parents are often enticed by the idea of move their kids into forward-facing car seats before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rear-facing as long as possible. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to go forward-facing.

Children's heads are large relative to their bodies. They are also developing, which makes them particularly vulnerable in a crash. In fact children's heads could generate up to 25 times the force of their weight in a collision -- enough to cause a fatal injury. This is why children who ride in a car seat with their backs to the side are at a higher chance of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks and can make the transition to a car seat that faces forward sooner. It's important to keep in mind that a baby who is 95th percentile isn't stronger than a kid who is 5th percentile, and no amount of push-ups done by teens can change that. In the case of a car accident the head of a child with a bigger size is likely to be hit with more force. This can lead to brain and spinal cord injury.

When your child has outgrown their car seat for infants, you can convert them to a convertible car that allows children to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or the height limit. Children typically attain their maximum height first. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions of the car seats by age seat manufacturer regarding when to switch to forward-facing mode.

When your child is at their convertible car seat's weight or height limit, you will require them to be moved into a booster. The majority of booster seats come with an integrated angle indicator that will inform you when the seat is properly installed and is ready to switch to 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 strongest protection for your child in the event of a crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often tempted to flip their baby's car seat around as they get older, as it's more comfortable. They must remember, however that rear-facing seats are the best car seats infant option for children.

Having a baby face forward in car seats puts their necks in danger in a crash, because the head could be thrown back by force against the seat's front and cause permanent damage to the spine. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible to suffer whiplash. This is especially true for smaller kids that aren't yet one year old.

A child facing the forward is more likely to land their head against the dashboard or window in the event of the course of a crash. Depending on the kind of crash takes place and the speed at which the car is moving, the head could be placed against the seat. This can cause fractured skulls or a spinal chord.

The current safety standards require children to remain rear-facing until they reach 20 pounds and 1 year old. The reason for this is that children who are younger do not have the neck strength to withstand a head-on collision, which is the most dangerous kind of newborn car seat insert crash.

The harness and tether help keep the child's head steady which reduces neck strain. A child who is rear-facing will also be less prone to head injuries because the impact is cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child less than one year old in a convertible seat or an all-in-one that can be turned from rear-facing to forward-facing at any time, read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe to face forward. The guidelines will explain whether or not to use a tether as well as the weight and height limitations for that seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing limit of a car seat you can allow them to travel in a forward-facing car seat that has a harness and tether until they reach the top rated infant car seats height or weight limit allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat. Once they've outgrown it you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no magic age or height when kids can safely stop using a booster seat. Kids should use it until their vehicle belt fits them correctly and that could happen anytime between age 8 and 13.

A booster raises a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. It also places the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it is close to, but not over, the chest. The lap part of the belt should rest on the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guide to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most popular model 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 neck or head support. Certain all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between booster and harness modes, which makes them suitable for kids in harness mode until about 65 pounds. They can also be used as a booster seat for 100 pounds.

Certain boosters have a lower anchors system (LATCH) that hooks to the lower anchors on the vehicle and a tether, when available. Certain boosters require a seat belt to keep them in place. You can check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine if are able to use the lower anchors. Also, you should read the instructions for the booster seat to know how to use it.

Some parents might be tempted to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child to a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is getting too tall to fit in a 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 use the 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 who have exceeded the limits of its weight and height they should change to a forward-facing child restraint that has a harness until they attain the maximum height for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in the infant car seat, they can be moved to a convertible, or an all-in-one car seat with an open rear-facing position. These seats typically last 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 in a way that it is secured in this position using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child has grown out of their rear-facing seat you can place them in a front-facing restraint with a harness. These seats are usually used until your child reaches 57 inches in height or exceeds the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy a car seat is by reading the directions of the manufacturer or by looking at the tag on it.

All older children should be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt in the vehicle at the very least. If they can't, they should use the middle back seat restraint. Additionally you should not place them in the front seat when there's an air bag that is in use. Sitting children in the front seats can increase the risk of being injured during an accident, as the force of impact is greater on their smaller bodies.

You can take your child to an inspection station or a car seat clinic for assistance in choosing and installing the right child safety seat. You can also see if your child's car seat has been removed due to safety issues or defects. Then, you can buy one that is compatible with your vehicle and your child's size. If you're unable to try a seat before buying be sure that it comes with an exchange policy.