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.
facing the backrest of the seat it is on
seat has to sit on seat with baby looking forward, not backward
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.
The two main categories of baby and infant car seats are "rear-facing" and "front-facing". Rear facing seats attach to a seat belt at the bottom of the seat, underneath where the baby's feet would be. Front facing seats attach to a seat belt under where the baby's head would be.
yes you can as long as thier is a seat belt for the baby to be strapped in.
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.
as long the baby is quiet
The rear facing seat is meant to go in the backseat of the car facing backward meaning the baby would be turned away from you. You can purchase a mirror that allows you to see the baby - they sell them at Babies R Us.
One it cannot possibly fall out of. Infant as well as toddler should be in a convertible car-seat rear -facing as long as possible about 30-3 lbs or when their head is one inch from top of the seat shell.
A baby is typically recommended to stay in an infant car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit specified by the manufacturer, which is usually around 22-35 pounds or 30 inches. At that point, they should transition to a rear-facing convertible car seat.
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.