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Keep Your Child in an infant car seat rear facing (conversational tone)

The most secure way to keep your child in a rear-facing infant car seat is to keep them there. Children should only be transferred to the car seat facing forward when they reach the limit of their weight and height in their current seat.

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Safety Benefits

Rear-facing infant car seats are the best car seat infant option for infants and young babies. This is because they are able to support and cradle their head and neck. Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, says that because their spines aren't yet ossified, it's crucial to keep the force of an accident away from their necks and heads. In a frontal collision, the baby's head will hit the seat in front of them. This can result in a whiplash that is severe or even fatal. In a rear-facing seat, the impact is absorbed and dissipated at the back of the vehicle. "It's like hugging," says Adele. The legs of the child can be tucked into the car seat to protect them from being thrown against the back of front seat or any other surface in the vehicle. "This helps to prevent collisions with the inside of their bodies, which causes internal injuries," she explains.

Many parents avoid ERF because they think their child will be bored or uncomfortable. My son Lukas has never been bored or uncomfortable. He prefers sitting in the rear as the seat reclines, which allows him to read or watch a show while doing so.

However, if you have an older child who is hesitant to sit in a rear-facing car seat because of leg length or any other reason Try to convince them that it's the best infant seat method of travel for them. Explain that they can stay in their convertible or all-in one car seats as long as they do not exceed the height or weight limits that are set by the seat's manufacturer.

Also, be sure to secure your child into a rear-facing car seat with the vehicle's lower anchor system or seat belt. Don't let them wear bulky clothing like winter coats, since they could be swollen in a crash and cause the straps of the harness to become loose and put your child at risk of injury. Make sure to use the Pinch Test when fitting your child's harness.

Convenience

Many parents prefer to keep infant car seats facing rear as long as possible because they are less cumbersome and more mobile than convertible seats. If you decide to keep your child rear-facing, he or she may need to be put in a crib or a bassinet at nap or bedtime. This could mean waking the sleeping child which isn't ideal. However, the safety advantages of rear facing are greater than any inconvenience.

The headrest is lower for preemies and newborns than for full-term infants. This helps reduce the force of an impact and also ensures that the harness' chest clip is located below their shoulders, not at their necks. This is particularly important for premature babies who have weaker bones, and haven't ossified from pregnancy or birth.

The rear-facing position also lets you see your baby better than a forward facing infant car seat-facing position. This lets you monitor their behavior and make sure they are happy and comfortable. The majority of baby car seats have built-in baby mirrors that can be adjusted to allow you to view your child from virtually every angle.

When your baby is outgrowing their car seat as infants or attains the weight or height limit recommended by their seat manufacturer you can move to a convertible or all-in-one car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach two years old. Some have even higher rear-facing limits than the rear-only seats which means they are able to be used for longer.

Convertible car seats or all-in-ones are renowned for their versatility. They can be used in rear-facing, forward-facing or as a belt positioning booster. They are also easy to set up and take down because they are built with a large base at the back of your vehicle. These seats are more expensive than the infant car seat travel car seats that can be used once, but they'll last longer and save you money over the course of time.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children remain rear-facing until they reach maximum weight and height limits set by the car seat manufacturer or at least 2 years older. It's common for children to outgrow their rear facing infant car seat when they turn two years old. However, it's best to wait.

Weight Limits

All baby car seats have weight and height limits that you need to keep in mind. Most have a maximum weight of 30 to 35 pounds and a height limit of about 30 inches or so, based on the model. When your child has reached the limits, it's time to move to the next stage of safety: either a convertible car seat that can be switched between rear facing and forward facing, or an all-in one car seat that allows your child to ride in a rear-facing position until they reach the maximum height and weight recommended by the manufacturer.

There are other factors, besides the weight and height limit, that can indicate whether your child is able to make the next step in the car seat. One of them is their comfort level when riding rear-facing. You can find these indicators in your child's behavior and compare it to other children of the same age in their car seats. You can also seek assistance from certified child safety experts at a car seat inspection station, which is typically operated by local governments or community organizations.

It is best to keep your infant rear-facing as long as you can. This is the reason why many parents wait until their children are fully mature before they switch them over. However, you can avoid this temptation by ensuring your child's car seat is correctly installed and that you don't rush to transition to a forward-facing seat too quickly even if they're not close to the weight or height limits of the car seat they're currently in.

If you're uncertain whether your child is prepared for the next car seat stage or you're worried you might not be installing the car seat correctly Contact an accredited child safety technician. These specialists can be found through community groups, local government offices, and child safety programs. You are able to locate one near you by searching online or calling your local health department or public safety agency. There are also mobile car seat check-in events that can visit your workplace or home to ensure that you have the correct equipment and are using it correctly.

Installation

Installing a car seat correctly is essential for its effectiveness. Unfortunately it is the case that the NHTSA reports that almost half of car seats are installed incorrectly (and this includes rear-facing). The best way to ensure that your child's car seat is properly installed is to read the manual and have it professionally examined by a certified car safety technician.

Verifying the angle is the first step to installing a rear-facing infant car seat. Check that the base of the car seat is in a safe position for your baby's weight, which you can find on the the back of the car seat base or in its user's manual.

It is also important to ensure that your baby's head is at the correct angle in the seat. Babies have heavy heads and soft necks and a forward-facing position can put pressure on their neck and spine in a crash. In a rearward-facing collision, a car seat's back absorbs the majority of the crash force. This protects the baby’s neck and the spinal cord.

When your child has reached the limit of weight or height of the infant car seat it's time to change to a convertible car seat or all-in-one seat. These can be used in a rear-facing position up to the front-facing limit. If you decide to change to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat, make sure that the new model has a greater rearward-facing limit. Older models have lower limits.

If you select an infant car seat that can be removed from the car and then reattached to strollers, this is an ideal option for parents who need to transport their infants in and out of the car often. It can be a challenge and time-consuming to maneuver your car seat and stroller in and out of the vehicle each time, particularly when you have a baby. However, if you are willing to invest the extra time each time to do it right, this can be a good option for a lot of families. Plan ahead and pick the day when you have plenty of time.