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well there are 2 things that your bby must reach first 1) your baby must be at least a year old. 2) your baby should be at least 20 lbs. Also make sure you child safety seat is neither too big or too small for your baby. We are worried about the safety of your beautiful child so ensure the seat is properly anchored.
This is a bare minimum for turning around a reversible car seat (those that can be faced towards the rear or front, depending on the size/age of the child).
INFANT car seats however (which often double as carriers and face the rear by default) come with clearly printed guidelines regarding infant weight and/or height not to be exceeded. Many babies exceed the height and/or weight limit long before they are one year of age. Both of my sons were too large for their infant car seat before they reached six months of age. It is plainly dangerous to continue to use this type of seat with a child who is too large for it.
If such a seat is used and outgrown, the next stage and safest method is to graduate the child to a reversible car seat still in the rear facing position and to keep it anchored and facing the rear so long as your child does not exceed the rear facing height and/or weight limits for that model. Your child could be well over a year before approaching either.
As well, be sure to keep all straps at an appropriate height and tension. This may vary by model, so always read the safety information that comes with your car seat. THEY NOW RECOMMEND THAT BABIES/TODDLERS REMAIN REAR FACING FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS AND UP TO AGE 4.
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Why a backward facing car seat is safer for an infant a forward facing car seat during a collision or abrupt stop?
Its safer for the seat to be facing backwards, because during a collision or an abrupt stop the infant would not be able to slip out of the car seat, and also so the infant will not choke on the car seat's seat belt. It is also safer to have an infant/child to be sitting in the back seat and not in the front passenger seat until the recommended age.
Why is a backward facing car seat safer for an infant than a seat that faces forward during a collision or abrupt stop?
Its safer for the seat to be facing backwards, because during a collision or an abrupt stop the infant would not be able to slip out of the car seat, and also so the infant will not choke on the car seat's seat belt. It is also safer to have an infant/child to be sitting in the back seat and not in the front passenger seat until the recommended age.
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Can your 8 month infant face forward in his car seat?
well, yes, but it is lots better to face backwards because the seat belt can easily wrap around it. hope that's helpful! :) Also, if you want to get complicated--- According to the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) baby should be rear facing until at least 1 year of age AND 20 lbs, although ideally for as long as it's permitted by the car seat manufacturer.
When can you turn an infant car seat face front?
AnswerAccording to the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) baby should be rear facing until at least 1 year of age AND 20 lbs, although ideally for as long as it's permitted by the car seat manufacturer.
At what age can a child switch to a booster seat for car safety?
A child can switch to a booster seat for car safety when they reach the age of around 4 to 8 years old and have outgrown their forward-facing car seat.
What age is appropriate for transitioning to a high back booster seat"?
Children should transition to a high back booster seat when they outgrow their forward-facing car seat, typically around the age of 4 to 8 years old.
At what age can a child safely use a booster seat?
A child can safely use a booster seat when they have outgrown their forward-facing car seat, typically around the age of 4 to 8 years old and at least 40 pounds.
What is the recommended age for transitioning a child to a high back booster seat?
The recommended age for transitioning a child to a high back booster seat is typically around 4 to 8 years old, or when they outgrow their forward-facing car seat.
What is the recommended age for transitioning a child to a highback booster car seat?
The recommended age for transitioning a child to a highback booster car seat is typically around 4 to 8 years old, or when they outgrow their forward-facing car seat.
At what age should a child transition to a booster seat?
A child should transition to a booster seat when they outgrow their forward-facing car seat, typically around the age of 4 to 8 years old and when they reach the height and weight limits specified by the car seat manufacturer.
At what age is it appropriate to transition a child to a high back booster seat?
It is generally recommended to transition a child to a high back booster seat when they reach the age of around 4 to 8 years old, or when they outgrow their forward-facing car seat.
