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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing The safest way to ensure your child is in an infant car seat that faces rearwards is to keep them there Children should only be able to switch to a forwardfacing car seat when they have reached the height and weight limits of their current car seat Remember that the body paragraphs are structured as the hamburger The introduction and conclusion sentences are the top and bottom buns The bulk of the essay is the body paragraphs supporting it Safety Benefits Rearfacing infant car seats are the best choice for newborns and small babies This is because they provide support and support to their head and neck Purva Grover MD director of Cleveland Clinic Childrens Pediatric Emergency Departments explains that as their spines arent yet fully ossed it is crucial to keep the force of a crash away from their necks and heads In a frontal collision the babys head will hit the seat infront of them This can cause whiplash that is extremely painful or even fatal In a rearfacing seat however the impact is absorbed and dissipated at the back of the car Its like a hug says Adele In addition the childs legs are put into their car seat preventing them from being thrown forward by the back of the front seat or any other surfaces in the vehicle This keeps them from hitting their own body which could cause internal injuries she explains Many parents are opposed to ERF because they fear that their child may become bored or uneasy This is not the case for my son Lukas He prefers sitting rearfacing because the seat reclines which allows him to read or watch a show while doing so If you do have an older child who is hesitant to sit in a rearfacing seat due to of leg length or any other reason Try to convince them that its the best way for them to travel Explain that your child can remain in the convertible or allinone car seat so long as the weight or height limits arent exceeded Make sure you secure your child in a rearfacing seat by using the lower anchor system of the vehicle or a seat belt Dont let them wear bulky clothing such as winter coats as these can compress in a crash and cause the harness straps to loosen putting your child at risk for injuries Make sure to use the Pinch Test when fitting your childs harness Convenience Many parents prefer to keep infant car seats rearfacing as long as they can because they are more userfriendly and more mobile than convertible seats However keeping your child in a rearfacing vehicle may mean they have to be moved into an infant crib or bassinet during time of nap or times of bedtime This could mean waking the baby who was sleeping which is not the best option However the security advantages of rear facing are greater than any discomfort The headrest is lower for newborns and preemies than for fullterm babies This helps reduce the impact of an accident It also ensures that the chest clip on the harness is at the shoulders not at the neck This is particularly important for premature babies who have weaker bones and arent fully ossedified from pregnancy or birth travel infant car seat facing position lets you see your baby better than the forwardfacing position This lets you monitor their behavior and ensure they are comfortable and content The majority of infant car seats come with a builtin mirror that can be adjusted so that you can view your child from any angle You can use convertible car seats or an allinone car seat to keep your child rearfacing until they reach their recommended weight or height limit Some rearfacing car seats have limits that are higher than rearonly seats allowing them to be used for a longer period of time Convertible car seats or allinone seats are known as flexible They can be used in rearfacing forwardfacing or as a belt positioning booster They typically also have a large base in the back of your car making them easier to install and remove They are more expensive than singleuse infant car seats however they last longer than an infant car seat and will save you money in the long run The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rearfacing until the maximum height and weight limits allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat and up to at least two years old Many children grow out of their rearfacing infant car seat before the age of two however dont be enticed to switch them around earlier its safer to wait Weight Limits It is important to know that all car seats for infants have height and weight restrictions The majority of infant car seats have a maximum weight limit of 30 to 35 lbs and a height limit of about 30 inches based on the model Once your child reaches the limits you can move to the next level of security You can choose a convertible seat that permits your child to ride rearfacing or forwardfacing or an allinone car seat There are other factors aside from the weight and height limit which can help you determine whether your child is ready to go up a level in the car seat One of these is their comfort level when riding in a rearfacing You can check for these signs by observing your kiddos behavior and comparing them to other children their age in their carseats You can also seek help from certified child safety technicians at an inspection station for car seats which are often operated by local government agencies or community groups Its recommended to keep your child rearfacing as long as you can This is why many parents wait until their children are completely mature before they switch them over But you can still avoid this temptation by making sure your childs car seat is correctly installed and do not rush to change to a forwardfacing seat too quickly even if theyre not close to the limit of weight or height of the car seat theyre currently in If you have questions about whether your child is ready for the next car seat stage or youre worried that you may not have installed their current car seat in a correct manner contact an accredited child safety technician These specialists can be found through community organizations local government offices and child passenger safety programs You can locate one close to you by looking online or by contacting your local health department or public safety agency There are also car seat check events that are mobile which can come to your workplace or home to make sure you have the proper equipment and are using it correctly Installation The correct installation of a car seat is crucial to its effectiveness Unfortunately it is the case that the NHTSA estimates that more than half of all car seats are incorrectly installed and this includes rearfacing The best way to ensure that your infant car seat is properly installed is to study the manual and have it verified by a certified vehicle safety technician Checking the angle is the first step to installing an infant car seat that faces rearwards You can verify the angle of the base on the side or in the user manual to make sure it is safe for your childs weight It is also important to ensure that the babys head is properly positioned in the seat The forwardfacing position can put pressure on the neck and spine of babies with their heavy heads and soft necks In a rearwardfacing collision the back of a car seat absorbs most of the crash force This protects the babys neck and the spinal cord Once your baby has reached the weight or height limit of the car seat they were in as infants it is time to switch to a convertible or allinone car seat which can be used in the rear position until your child reaches their frontfacing limit If you decide to move to a convertible or allinone car seat ensure that the new model has a higher rearward facing limit Older models have lower limits Parents who frequently transport their children in cars will appreciate the ability to select an infant car seat that can be detached and attached to strollers It can be challenging and timeconsuming to maneuver your stroller and car seat in and out of the vehicle each time particularly when you have a baby However if you are willing to spend the extra time each time to get it right this could be a good option for a lot of families Make a plan and pick the day you will have plenty of spare time