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Car Seats by Age

Car seats come in a variety of sizes and shapes however, they are all designed to safeguard children based on their age. Children should use their car seat for newborn 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 typically when they are between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When looking for a new seat, consider features such as fabric that is resistant to stains and removable pieces that can be washed in the machine. Hardware that is easy to clean should be taken into consideration.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats cradle babies and toddlers, shielding their delicate spines and necks in the event of a collision. They are also safer, because they distribute the impact force across a wider area. This limits the risk of injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed to change their children to forward-facing car seats before they're ready, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rear-facing as long as possible. The manufacturer will let you know when your child is ready to transition forward-facing.

Heads of children are large in relation to their bodies, and are developing, making them particularly vulnerable in a crash. The head of a child can produce up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident that is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is the reason why children who are in a car seat that is facing forward are at the greatest chance of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents think that their children have necks that are stronger than older kids, so they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. But it's important to remember that a baby who is 95th percentile isn't as strong as a 5th percentile kid and no amount of teen push-ups can alter this. In the event of a car crash the head of a child with a bigger size will likely be hit with greater force. This can lead to injuries to the spinal cord or brain.

When your child has outgrown their portable infant car seat car seat, you can change to convertible cars that let them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or the height limit. In general, children will attain their maximum height first and it's crucial to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your car seat on when to switch to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches the weight capacity of their convertible car seat or height limit, you will require them to be moved into a booster. The majority of booster seats have an angle indicator to inform you when the seat has been correctly installed and is ready to be turned to forward-facing mode. It is recommended to 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 a crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to change their baby's car seat as they get older, as it's more practical. They must remember, however, that rear-facing is a safer option for children.

A baby who is facing forward in the car seat puts their necks in danger in a crash, because the head could be thrown against the seat's front and cause permanent injury to the spine. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible for them to experience whiplash. This is particularly the case for children with smaller necks such as infants who are less than one year old.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to hit their head on the dashboard or window during the course of a crash. Depending on the nature of the crash and the speed at which the vehicle is moving the head could be pulled backwards against the seat and could fracture the skull or spinal cord.

The current safety standards require that children remain rear-facing until they reach both 20 pounds and one year of age. This is due to the fact that younger children don't have the neck strength to withstand the forces in a head-on collision which is often the most severe kind of accident where automobiles are involved.

The harness and tether help keep the child's head in place, reducing neck strain. Furthermore that a child who is rear-facing is less likely to suffer head injuries since the impact is cushioned by the body of the seat.

If you have a child younger than one year old and is in a convertible seat or an all in one that can be changed from rear-facing to forward-facing at any time, you should read the instructions provided by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe to face forward. The guidelines will tell you whether or not to use a tether and the height and weight limits for that particular seat.

When your child reaches the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they are able to travel with a forward-facing seat that has a tether. Once they've surpassed this, it is time to move into a booster seat.

Booster seat

There isn't a set age or height when kids are able to safely stop using the booster seat. Kids should use one until the belt fits them properly and that could happen between the ages of 8 and 13.

A booster can increase the height of a child so that they are able to sit upright in cars. It also aligns the shoulder portion of the belt so that it lies close to but not over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should rest on the thighs, not on the stomach. Booster seats are equipped with a belt guides to help ensure the belt is positioned correctly.

Booster seats can be purchased with or without a rearrest. The most popular model is a high-back booster, which offers neck and head support for children. It's a good choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters may be less expensive but they do not provide neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters allow you to switch between booster and harness modes, which makes them suitable for children who are in harness mode up to about 65 pounds. They can also be used as an adult booster seat until 100 pounds.

Some boosters come with a lower anchors system (LATCH) that hooks to the lower anchors on the vehicle and a tether if available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to secure them in place. Go through the manual of your car to see if you can use the lower anchors inside your vehicle, and then read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.

Parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child to a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is growing too tall for a harness seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness is dangerous. Children can be injured or even killed if the belt is not secure enough in a crash.

Back seat

All children should ride in the back seat of a vehicle for as long as is possible with a child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat or have exceeded its height and weight limits should be moved to a forward-facing child safety seat with a harness until they are too tall for this type of seat.

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

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat and is tall enough, they can be put into a front-facing child restraint fitted with a harness and tether. 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 the car seat is by reading the instructions of the manufacturer, or by examining a tag attached to it.

All children over the age of 18 should be in the booster seat or on a lap belt for a vehicle, if possible. If they aren't able to then they should use the middle back seat restraint. In addition, they should not sit in the front seat if there is an airbag that is active. Sitting children in the front seats can increase the risk of injury in an accident because the impact forces are stronger on their smaller bodies.

It is a good idea to bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for help with choosing and installing the right child safety seat for them. They can also find out if your car seat is being recalled due to defects or safety issues. You can then buy one that is suitable for your vehicle and child's height. If you're not able to try a seat before buying ensure that it comes with a return policy.