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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 could be stretched and cause serious injuries.

Switch to FF instead when your child is at their current seat's maximum weight or height (or the minimum required for the new car seat). Check the instructions for your car seat carefully.

Safety

Infant car seats are designed to safeguard the head and neck of your child in the event of an accident. The forward-facing position can also help prevent your baby from hitting their head on the hard back of the car seat, which could cause serious injuries.

All infant seats that face forward have five-point harnesses that ensure the child's safety by simply pulling the straps. The shell of the carrier is lined with energy-absorbing EPS to provide better protection against impact. Some come with a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best portable infant car seat car seats feature an angle indicator and an adjustable angle adjuster, that allows you to determine the ideal angle for your child's head in order to prevent the car seat from slipping over in a collision. The seat also has a top tether strap that connects to the top of the car seat. It then hooks onto the tether anchor inside your vehicle. You should keep in mind that you may not need to change your child's seat to a forward facing car seat until he or she reaches the maximum weight and height listed in the manual of the seat.

When your child is 20 pounds and one year old is the right time to change. Babies and toddlers under one year old have soft, loose neck muscles that can cause whiplash in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and frequent type) they are more likely to sustain serious neck injuries. When children younger than 1 year are backwards, their head is cushioned by the car seat and protected from sudden movements that could stress their necks.

When children transition to an forward-facing car seat they should still use a convertible or all-in-one seat that has a strong rear-facing weight and a height limit. The child shouldn't be moved into the booster seat until they have reached the height and age requirements for a high-back or backless booster, which is usually around the age of 4 or 5 years old. It is evident the difference in these car seats when you watch these crash videos, however, remember that the footage is slow-motion. If a child is moving too fast, they could be injured.

Comfort

A forward-facing infant car seat will keep your child safe and comfortable during an accident. The seat comes with a comfortable headrest, a body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam shell to keep your child safe from any impact. The seat also has a five-point harness with easy one-pull tightening and a movable front center adjuster to ensure your child is correctly positioned. A retractable canopy helps protect your baby from the sunlight. The seat can be locked to the seat belt of your vehicle for safety. It also includes a clip to lock the buckle in place even when the seat isn't in use.

If your baby complains about discomfort or appears to be slouching forward during sleep, it may be because the angle of the car seat is too low. You can correct this by putting tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this doesn't work, you can bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will check the angle of the car seat.

It is important to remember that children aren't ready to stand up and face forward until they are at least 20 pounds and one year old (their necks aren't strong enough to withstand the force that is applied to them by a collision in the event of falling forward on their own). Some experts suggest waiting longer since the muscles and bones of children are more malleable.

Many parents opt to purchase a convertible car seat that allows their children to be backwards until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of the seat. This allows parents to enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing seat for a longer period of time. It also makes it easier for parents as they can easily change their child's seat from rear-facing to forward-facing as the child grows out of it.

The 4Ever Convertible Car Seat from Graco is a 4-in-1 convertible car seat that allows your child to use the seat for a period of 10 years. It converts from rear-facing infant (up to 40lbs) to a forward-facing harness as well as a high-back seats (30-100 lbs) as well as a backless belt-positioning seat (40-120 lb). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to set up. You can move the harness and headrest together without having to re-thread.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seat is an excellent option when you're traveling with a young child. It lets you see your child while driving and allows the rest of the family to get into the vehicle without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seat can be used with a stroller, making it easier to get your child in and out of the car to go to the grocery store or other chores.

However that even the time your child is old enough to transition to a forward-facing car seat it's safer to keep them rear-facing the longest time possible. If you view it from the standpoint of crash tests, a child's head is more protected in a frontal crash when they are facing backwards. This is because the entire body -- head as well as neck and torso -- is cradled by the back of the car seat when they face in this direction.

Check the instructions of the manufacturer to see the time you can rotate your child's seat. You'll see that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well specific guidelines regarding things like the crotch strap's position. These restrictions are designed to ensure your child's safety as they grow.

You should also consider whether your vehicle has Tether anchors. If so, make sure the strap is properly fitted and connected to the vehicle's anchor points according to the instruction in the manual of the seat. Also, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are at or below their shoulders, but not too low or high. This can affect how they're restrained during a crash.

An excellent option for parents with multiple children or are planning to have more, is convertible car seats. This is a complete car seat that starts with an infant car seat in front seat car seat that faces rearwards, then move your child to a forward-facing seat once they are old enough and have reached the height or weight limit of the rear-facing position in the car seat.

Style

You've put in a lot of time and effort choosing the best infant seat baby car seat for your child. As your child grows older and outgrows their infant car seat, you might be wondering if it's time to turn the seat around.

While the idea of letting your baby face forward may be thrilling, there are important safety considerations you should keep in mind. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight of their car seat and height limitations.

Remember that children vary in both size and age. It isn't a good idea to base your decision solely on a particular date on the calendar or if you think that they have reached their maximum legroom. A child may appear bigger in a rear-facing car seat, but that doesn't mean that it's safe for turning around, as their spine and bones aren't fully developed.

Some infant car seats have a built-in alarm to remind you to keep your child rear-facing until they're at least one year old. This is due to the fact that children under one year old do not have enough neck muscles to withstand a frontal impact which could result in serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just safe, but also easy to use. These include bases that remain connected to the car and snap in and out to allow you to carry your baby from car to stroller or back, and they often pair with a frame stroller as part of an overall travel system.

If you are ready to transition your child from a rear-facing convertible seat to a forward facing one, ensure that you adhere to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Also, make sure you check the tightness of the car seat. When installed properly the car seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to back, and the harness straps must be positioned at or over the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the installation of your car seat, you can contact an approved safety technician in your locality or the manufacturer of the car seat.