seat has to sit on seat with baby looking forward, not backward
The CDC and US Government have recently made the recommendation that infants remain in rear facing car seats until they are age 2. Toddlers should be in a forward facing car seat from age 2 to age 5.
Toddlers typically transition to a booster car seat around the age of 4 or when they reach the height and weight requirements specified by the car seat manufacturer.
flip seat back forward, then grab release handle on the back of the bottom part of the seat and pull seat forward.
as long as it is possible to have the seat face backwards it should face backwards. A child has a heavy head and a weak neck so if you should crash there is 90% less chance of death by neck injuries when facing backwards in a seat with support for the head.
According to the US Census, there are 662,563 residents for each Michigan house seat.
The three types of child restraint systems are rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, and booster seats. Rear-facing seats are designed for infants and young toddlers, forward-facing seats are for older toddlers and young children, and booster seats are for older children who have outgrown forward-facing seats but are still too small for the vehicle's seat belt system.
You can find a reliable and comfortable backpack seat for toddlers at baby stores, online retailers, or specialty stores that sell baby gear. Look for brands known for their quality and safety features.
In California, an infant can face forward in a car seat when they are at least 2 years old and weigh a minimum of 40 pounds, or when they exceed the height or weight limit set by the car seat manufacturer. However, it's recommended to keep children in a rear-facing position for as long as possible, typically until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of the rear-facing seat, as this is safer for their developing bodies. Always refer to the specific car seat instructions and California's safety guidelines for the best practices.
if your over 18 you don't have to.
Toddlers can switch to a booster seat for car rides when they reach the weight and height requirements specified by the booster seat manufacturer, typically around 40-80 pounds and 4-8 years old. It is important to follow the guidelines provided by the booster seat manufacturer and local laws for safe transportation.
There should be a finger strap about where the passengers right shoulder would be. Pull forward and the seat should disengage and fold forward.