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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat Children under the age of one year shouldn't ride facing forward. In the event of a crash, their weak neck muscles can stretch and cause serious injury. Pushchairs And Prams to FF instead of FF when your child reaches the weight limit of their current car seat or height (or the minimum requirement for a new car seat). Check the instructions for your car seat carefully. Safety In the event of a crash, infant car seats are designed to protect the neck and head of your child. The forward-facing position can also prevent your child from hitting their head on the back of the car seat, which could cause serious injuries. All forward-facing infant car seats have five point harnesses that secure the child with one pull, tightening the strap. the shell of the car is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved protection against impact. Some come with an umbrella that protects from the sun. The most suitable infant car seats come with an adjustable angle adjustment and an angle indicator. This lets you choose the ideal angle for your child's neck in order to stop it from slipping over during a collision. The seat also has a top tether strap that comes from the top of the car seat and connects onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. It's important to keep in mind that your child might not require switching to a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height allowed listed in the instruction manual for the seat you're using. When your child is 20 lbs and one year is the right time to make the switch. Babies and toddlers under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles which can result in whiplash during an accident. They are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries when they travel in a frontal crash (the most common and severe type). Rear-facing car seats shield the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their head. When children transition to a forward-facing car seat, they still need a convertible or an all in-one that has a high rearward weight and a height limit. The child shouldn't be able to move into a booster until they reach the height and age requirements for a high-back or a backless booster, which is usually between 4 and 5 years old. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between carseats. But remember, the video is slowed down. If a kid moves too fast, they could be injured. Comfort A forward facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride in comfort and stay secure during an accident. The seat comes with a soft headrest and a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing shell to protect your child from impact. The seat also has five-point harnesses that are easy to use with one-pull tightening and a movable front center adjuster to ensure your child is in the right position. A retractable sun canopy helps shield your child from the sun. For your safety the seat is designed to be locked by the vehicle's seat belt and comes with an locking clip that keeps the buckle securely fastened when not in use. If your child complains of discomfort while traveling or appears to slouch forward when sleeping, the seat's angle may be too low for the child. You can correct this by placing tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this doesn't help you can take your baby to Rockridge Kids to have us check the angle of their car seat. Remember that children should not face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are not strong enough to withstand the force of a collision in the event that they be thrown to the side on their own. Some experts recommend waiting longer, because the muscles and bones of children are more flexible than those of adults. Many parents decide to buy a convertible car seat which allows their infants to be in a rear-facing position until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat. This lets parents benefit from the advantages of a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It also makes it easier for them as they can easily switch their child's position from forward-facing to rear-facing when the child grows out of it. The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a convertible 4-in-1 car seat that allows your child to use the seat for a period of 10 years. It can be converted from a rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to forward-facing harness and high-back seat (30-100 lbs) as well as a belt-positioning backless seat (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to set up. You can move the harness and headrest together without the need to re-thread. Convenience A forward-facing infant car seat is a great option when you're traveling with a young child. It lets you see your child's view while driving, and allows the rest of the family to enter the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. The car seat can be used in conjunction with strollers, making it much easier to get your child into and out of the car when going to the shop or running tasks. Even when your child is at the age at which they can switch to a car seat that faces forward, it is safer to keep them in a rear-facing seat for as long as you are able to. When you consider it from the perspective of crash test results, a child's head is safer in a frontal collision when they are facing backwards. This is due to the fact that the entire body — head as well as neck and torso — is cradled by the back of the car seat when they're facing in this direction. You should check the instructions provided by the manufacturer on how to turn your child's car seat around. You'll see that they have an upper and lower limit, as well specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap's position. These limits are meant to ensure the safety of your child as they develop. You should also consider whether your vehicle is equipped with Tether anchors. If you do, make sure the strap is correctly installed and connected to the vehicle's anchor points according to the instruction in the seat's manual. The last thing to do is ensure that the shoulder straps of the harness of your child are at or just below their shoulders, and not too high or low. This will affect how they are secured during an accident. An excellent option for parents with more than one child or plan to have more is a convertible car seat. It's a convertible car seat that can be used as an infant rear-facing car seat and then converted to a forward facing seat once your child has reached the weight or height limits of the rear-facing position. Style The car seat for your baby was a must-have for your child, and you spent many hours deciding the right one. As your child grows older and outgrows their infant car seat you might wonder if it's time to flip the seat around. While the idea of facing your child forward is exciting, there are some important safety aspects to be aware of. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limits. Keep in mind that children vary in both size and age. Don't base your decision on a specific date on the calendar, or if you think they have reached their maximum amount of legroom. A child might appear larger in a rear-facing car seat but that doesn't mean it's safe to turn them around, since their spine and bones aren't fully developed. Some infant car seats have a built-in alarm to remind that your child to remain facing rear until they're at least one year old. This is because children under one do not have strong enough neck muscles to take a direct hit which could result in serious spinal injuries. In addition to being safe and secure, many infant car seats come with practical features that make them easy to use. Some of these include bases that snap into and out of the car, allowing you to carry your baby from the car to a stroller and back. They are usually part of the travel system. If you're ready to move your baby to forward-facing convertible car seats make sure you do so correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and examining the car seat for tightness. The car seat shouldn't move more than one inch from side to side or front to rear, when installed correctly. The harness straps must also be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the fitting of your car seat, contact a certified safety technician in your locality or the manufacturer of the car seat.