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Car Seats by Age

Car seats are available in a variety sizes and shapes and shapes, but they're all designed to protect children based on their age. Children should be in their car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit set by the manufacturer. Then, they are able to use a booster until the belts are properly fitted and they're usually between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When looking for a brand new car seat, take into consideration features such as fabric that resists stains, removable pieces that can be machine washed and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, protecting their delicate spines and necks in the event of a crash. They also offer greater safety, as they disperse the force of an impact over a greater area. This reduces the risk of spinal cord injuries.

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

Children's heads are big in relation to their bodies and is still developing. This makes them more vulnerable in the event of a crash. In reality children's heads can generate up to 25 times the force of their weight in an accident -- enough to cause a deadly injury. This is why children of the ages of 5 and under are at the greatest risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they are in a car seat that is facing the front.

Many parents think that their kids have necks that are stronger than older kids, so they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat earlier. It's important to keep 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 done by teens can change this. In the case of a car crash, the head of a bigger child is likely to hit with greater force, which could cause spinal cord and brain injuries.

If your child is no longer in their infant car seat, you can convert them into a convertible car seat that lets them remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Children usually attain their maximum height first. Therefore, it is essential to follow the guidelines of the car seat manufacturer regarding when to switch to forward-facing mode.

If your child is at the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat, you'll have to get them into a booster seat. Most booster seats have an inbuilt angle indicator that will inform you when the seat is properly installed and ready to change into forward-facing mode. It is recommended to use a booster seat on the back of your vehicle and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the best car seats for infants protection for your child in the event of a crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to turn their child's car seat around as they grow older, as it's more comfortable. But they must remember that rear-facing is safer for children.

The fact that a child is facing forward in the car seat puts their necks at risk in the event of a crash, as the head could be thrown against the seat in front and can cause permanent damage to the spine. Whiplash is still a possibility even if the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially applicable to children who are younger like infants.

A child who is facing forward is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in an accident. Depending on the type of crash occurs and the speed at which the car is moving the head could be placed against the seat. This can cause a fractured skull or spinal chord.

The current safety standards demand that children remain rear-facing until they attain 20 pounds and one year of age. This is because children younger than one year don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the forces in a head-on collision which is often the most serious kind of accident in which cars are involved.

The use of a harness or tether while rear-facing helps to ensure that the child's head is stable and reduces the strain on their necks. A child facing the rear will be less prone to head injuries because the impact is cushioned by their seat.

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

Once your child has reached the rear-facing limit of a car seat, they can travel infant car seat in a forward-facing car seat using a harness and tether until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by the car seat's manufacturer. Once they've outgrown it you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There isn't a set age or height when kids can safely stop using the booster seat. The booster seat should be used until the child's belt fits properly. This could occur anytime between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster raises the height of a child so that they are able to sit upright in a car. It also aligns the shoulder portion of the belt so that it is close to but not directly over the chest. The lap part of the belt should lie across the thighs and not the stomach. Booster seats have a built-in belt guide to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats come with or without backrests. The most popular type is a high-back booster, that provides neck and head support for children. This is a good choice for vehicles that have low backs, and no headrests. Backless boosters may be less expensive but they do not provide neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters permit you to switch between harness and booster modes, making them suitable for children in harness mode up to 65 pounds, and later as an adult booster seat until 100 pounds.

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

Parents may be enticed to let their three-year-old 30 lbs child take a straight booster seat, as they're becoming too tall for the car seat. It's risky to "graduate" the child from the harness. If the belt is too loose children could be severely injured or even killed in a collision.

Back seat

All children should ride in the back seat of a car for as long as is possible using a child safety seat or booster seat that's been properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat, or have exceeded the limits of its weight and height, should switch 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 outgrowing an infant car seat you can transfer them to a convertible car seat or all-in-one car seats with the option of rear-facing. These seats are generally good for two years or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight of the seat. If you have a vehicle with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so it can be secured tightly to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child has outgrown their rear-facing car seat it is possible to place them in a child restraint that is front-facing equipped with a harness and tether. These seats are usually used until your child is 57 inches in height or reaches the maximum weight and height guidelines for the seat. You can determine how tall and heavy the car seat is by studying the directions of the manufacturer or by examining the tag on it.

All older children should be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt for a vehicle as much as possible. If not, they should use a back seat restraint in the middle of the back seat. Additionally, they should not sit in the front seat if there's an airbag that is active. Putting children in the front seats can increase their chances of injury in a crash, because the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for help with choosing and installing the best car seats for infants child safety seat for them. You can also determine if your car seat has been recalled due to problems or safety concerns. You can then buy one that is suitable for your car and the child's height. If you can't try out a seat, check to see if it has a refund policy.