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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is specifically designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It's recommended that children ride in their car seat until they meet the manufacturer's height or weight limits and then get a booster seat until their vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height or the age of 10-12.

When shopping for a new car seat, consider features like fabric that is resistant to stains, removable pieces that can be washed by machines, and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats hold infants and toddlers to protect their necks and spines from a crash. They're also safer because they spread the force of impact over more of a larger area which reduces the risk of injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the idea of moving their children to a forward-facing seat before they're ready. However the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them in rear-facing as long as you can. That means moving them to a forward-facing seat only after they've reached the maximum weight or height limit of their current seat, according to the specifications of the manufacturer.

Children's heads are big in relation to their body, and still developing. This makes them more vulnerable to injury in a crash. In fact children's heads can generate up to 25 times the force of their bodyweight in a collision -- enough to cause a fatal injury. This is why children who ride in a top rated infant car seats seat with their backs to the side are at a higher risk of fatal head injuries.

Many parents think that their kids have stronger necks than older kids, so they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. It's important to keep it in mind that a child who is 95th percentile is not stronger than a child who's 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups performed by teens can change this. In the event of a car crash the head of a child with a bigger size is likely to be hit with greater force. This can result in injuries to the spinal cord and brain.

If your child is outgrowing their car seat for infants, you can convert them to convertible cars that let them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Children usually attain their maximum height first. So, it's essential to follow the guidelines from the manufacturer of your car seat on when to switch them to forward-facing mode.

If your child is at the weight or height limit of their convertible car seat, you'll need to place them in an adult booster seat. The majority of booster seats come with a built-in angle indicator that informs you when the seat is properly installed and is ready to switch to forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always wear the seat belt (never shoulder belts) to ensure the best car seat for newborn uk protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Parents are often tempted to change their baby's car seat around as they get older, because it is more practical. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing is safer for children.

Having a baby face forward in a car seat puts their necks at risk in the event of a crash, as the head can be thrown by force against the seat in front and can cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash is still a possibility even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially applicable to children who are smaller such as infants who are less than one year old.

A child facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a window, in an accident. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the car is moving the head may be forced back against the seat and may break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety standards require children to remain rear-facing until they reach 20 lbs and one year old. The reason for this is that children who are younger do not have enough neck strength to withstand a head-on collision which is the most dangerous kind of car crash.

The harness and tether aid in keeping the child's head in place which reduces neck strain. In addition that a child who is rear-facing is less likely to sustain head injuries since the impact is cushioned by the body of the seat.

If you have a baby who is less than one year old and in a convertible infant car seat newborn seat or all-in-one seat that can switch from forward-facing to rear-facing ensure that you read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to be facing the front. The guidelines will tell you whether or not you should use a tether, as well as the height and weight limits for that seat.

Once your child is at the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they are able to travel with a forward-facing seat with tether. Once they have outgrown this, it is time to move into a booster seat.

Booster seat

There isn't a set age or height at which children can safely stop using the booster seat. The booster seat should be used until the child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. This could occur anytime between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster can increase the height of a child so that they can sit upright in a car. It also positions the shoulder portion of the belt so it lies close to but not directly over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should lie across the thighs and not the stomach. Booster seats have a belt guide that helps to ensure that the belt is properly placed.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster, which provides head and neck support for children. It's a good choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters are less expensive but they don't provide head or neck support. Some all-in-one boosters allow users to switch between booster and harness modes, making them suitable for children in harness mode until about 65 pounds and then as a booster seat up to about 100 pounds.

Certain boosters have an anchor system for lower anchors (LATCH) that connects to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether in the event that it is available. Others require the seat belt to hold them in place. Go through the manual of your car to see if you can use the lower anchors in your car seat newborn insert, and read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.

Some parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child to an adult car seat since the child is growing too tall to fit in the harness seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child from the harness is risky. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is too loose in a crash.

Back seat

All children should have the child safety or booster seat correctly installed for as long as they're able. Children who are too big for a rear facing car seat, or have exceeded the limits of its weight and height and should be switched to a forward-facing restraint with harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

When your baby is outgrowing an infant car seats uk car seat you can switch them to convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat with an option to rear-facing. Most of the time, these seats can be used up to two years or until your child outgrows the seat's maximum height and weight limit. Install the car safety seat on the middle of your vehicle. It is secured using the lower anchor system and seat belt.

When your child outgrows their rear-facing car seat, they can be placed in a child restraint that is front-facing fitted with a harness and tether. These seats are typically used until your child reaches 57 inches in height or exceeds the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can find out how tall and heavy the car seat is by reading the instructions of the manufacturer, or by looking at the tag on the seat.

If it is possible the older children should be seated in a booster seat or lap belt. If not utilize the middle back seat restraint. Additionally it is not recommended to sit in the front seat when there's an air bag that is in use. Children who are in the front seat are more likely to suffer injuries in collisions since their bodies are smaller.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or car seat clinic to get help selecting and installing the best child safety seat. They can also check to determine if your child's seat has been recalled due to safety issues or defects. You can then buy one that is compatible with your vehicle and child's height. If you're not able test a seat before purchasing be sure that it comes with a return policy.