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Car Seats by Age Car seats are available in a variety shapes and sizes but each one is designed to protect children according to their age Children should be in their car seat until they are at the maximum weight or height limit set by the manufacturer After that they can use a booster until the belts of their vehicle fit properly usually when they are between 10 and 12 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall If you are looking for a new chair look for features such as fabric that resists stains and pieces that are removable that can be washed in the machine Hardware that is easy to clean should be considered Rearfacing Rearfacing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers protecting their delicate necks and spines in the event of a crash They are also safer because they spread the force of impact across a wider area This limits spinal cord injuries Parents are often enticed by the idea of move their kids into forwardfacing car seats before theyre ready however the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to keep them rearfacing as long as it is possible That means moving them to a forwardfacing seat only after theyve reached the maximum weight or height limit of their current seat according to the specifications of the manufacturer Childrens heads are large relative to their bodies They are also developing making them particularly vulnerable in a crash The head of a child can generate up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident that is more than enough force to cause fatal injury This is the reason why children who are in a car seat with their backs forward are at the greatest danger of suffering fatal head injuries Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat that faces forward faster However its important to realize that a child who is in the 95th percentile isnt any more powerful than 5th percentile kids and no amount of pushups for teens can alter that In the event of a car accident the head of a larger child is likely to hit with more force which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries If your child is no longer in their infant car seat you can change them into a convertible car seat that allows them to stay facing the rear until they reach the maximum height or weight limit Children typically reach their height limit first Therefore it is important to follow the instructions of the car seat manufacturer regarding when to switch to forwardfacing mode If your child is at the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat its time to put them in an adult booster seat The majority of booster seats come with a builtin angle indicator that tells you that the seat is installed and is ready to switch to face forward Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always wear the seat belt never shoulder belts to provide the best security for your child Forwardfacing Many parents are enticed by the idea of change their childrens car seats when they grow older because it is more convenient However they should remember that rearfacing is safer for children A baby who is facing forward in the car seat puts their necks at risk in a crash because the head can be thrown against the front seat and can cause permanent injury to the spine Whiplash is still a possibility even when the neck muscles of the child are strong This is especially true for smaller kids that arent yet one year old A child facing forward is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in the event of a crash Depending on what kind of crash is occurring and how fast the car is moving the head could be placed against the seat This can result in fractured skulls or a spinal cord The current safety standards mandate that kids remain rearfacing until they attain 20 pounds and one year old age The reason for this is that children who are younger dont have enough neck strength to withstand a headon collision which is the most dangerous kind of car crash The use of a harness or tether when facing rear helps keep the kids head stable and reduces stress on their necks A child who is rearfacing will also be less prone to head injuries because the impact is cushioned by their seat If you have a child younger than one year old and is in a convertible seat or an allinone that can be changed from facing forward to rear at any time you should read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine if its safe for them to face forward The guidelines will tell you whether or not to use a tether as well as the weight and height limits for the seat When your child is past the rearfacing car seat limitation They can now travel in a forwardfacing seat using a harness and tether until they reach the maximum weight or height limit set by the car seats manufacturer When theyve outgrown this it is time to travel in a booster seat Booster seat There is no age or height limit that children are able to safely stop using booster seats Kids should use it until the belt fits them properly and that could happen between the ages of 8 and 13 A booster helps a child increase their height so they can comfortably sit upright in the car The shoulder portion of a belt must be set so that it sits close to the chest but not over The lap portion of the belt should rest on the thighs not the stomach Booster seats come with a builtin belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned Booster seats are available with or without backrests The most commonly used booster seat is the highback type that offers neck and head support for children This is a great option for vehicles that have low backs and have no headrests Backless boosters are more affordable but they dont provide head or neck support Some allinone boosters allow users to switch between booster and harness modes making them suitable for children in harness mode up to about 65 pounds and later as an adult booster seat until about 100 pounds Some boosters come with an anchor system for lower anchors LATCH that hooks 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 their place Check your vehicles owners manual to find out if you can use the lower anchors Also make sure you read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it Some parents may be tempted to let their threeyearold 30 pound child go straight to a booster seat because theyre growing too tall for the car seat Its risky to graduate children from the harness If the belt is not secure enough children can be seriously injured or even die in a crash Back seat All children should sit in the back seat of a car for as long as they can using a child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed Children who are too big for a rear facing car seat or have exceeded the limits of its weight and height should switch to a forward facing child restraint that has a harness until they attain the maximum height for this type of seat When your child is no longer able to fit in an infant car seat they can be transferred to a convertible or an allinone car seat with an open rearfacing position These seats are generally good for two years or until the child is at the maximum height and weight of the seat Install the car safety seat on the middle seat of your vehicle It can be secured with the lower anchor system and seat belt If your child is no longer in a rearfacing car seat they can be placed into a frontfacing child restraint fitted with a harness and tether In general these seats can be used up to 57 inches in height or until your child reaches the weight and height limits of the seat The instructions of the manufacturer or the tag on the car seat will inform you how tall and heavy it is able to support If you can it is recommended that all children over the age of 5 use a booster seat or lap belt If not you can use a back seat restraint located in the middle of the back seat Additionally it is not recommended to sit in the front seat if there is an air bag that is in use car seats by age who sit in the front seat are more likely to suffer injuries in collisions since their bodies are smaller Its a good idea take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station to help with choosing and installing the most suitable child safety seat for them They can also check whether your car seat has been recalled for problems or safety concerns Then you can purchase one thats compatible with your car and your childs size If youre not able to test a seat before purchasing make sure it has a return policy
