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Car Seats by Age

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

When shopping for a new car seat, take into consideration features like fabric that can withstand staining, removable pieces that can be washed by machines, and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, securing their delicate spines and necks in the event of a collision. They are also safer since they spread the force of impact across more of a larger area which reduces injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed to shift their children into forward-facing car seats before they're ready, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that they remain rear-facing for as long as it is possible. This means that they should move to a forward-facing seat only after they've reached the height or weight limit of their current seat, according to the specifications of the manufacturer.

Children's heads are big in relation to their body and growing. This makes them vulnerable in the event of a crash. In reality children's heads can exert up to 25 times the force of their weight in a collision -- more than enough to cause fatal injury. This is why children are at the greatest risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they ride in a car seat that is facing the front.

Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks than their older children, meaning they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat earlier. It is important to keep in mind that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't stronger than a child who's 5th percentile, and that no amount of push-ups done by teens will change the fact that. In the event of a car crash, a larger child's head will likely be hit with greater force. This could result in brain and spinal cord injury.

When your child has outgrown their car seat for infants, you can convert them to a convertible car that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Generally, children will attain their maximum height first, so it's important to pay close attention to the car seat manufacturer's instructions on when to switch to forward-facing mode.

When your child is at their convertible car seat's weight or maximum height, you will have to transition them into the booster. Most booster seats come with an angle indicator to let you know when the seat is properly installed and is ready to be flipped to forward-facing mode. You should only use a booster seat in the back seat of your vehicle, and only with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the strongest protection for your child in a crash.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to turn their babies' car seats around as they get older because it seems more convenient. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing is safer for children.

If you crash with an infant car seat best facing towards the front the neck is at risk. The head could be placed against the seat and cause permanent spinal damage. Even if the child's neck muscles are strong enough, it's still possible for them to experience whiplash. This is especially true for smaller kids, like infants under one year old.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to strike their head against the dashboard or in front of the window in the event of a crash. Depending on what kind of crash takes place and how fast the infant car seat is moving the head could be placed against the seat. This could result in fractures to the skull or spinal chord.

The current safety standards require that kids remain rear-facing until they are 20 pounds and one year old age. This is because younger kids don't have the neck strength to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision which is the most severe kind of accident in which cars are involved.

The harness and tether will help keep the child's head in place, reducing neck strain. A child who is rear-facing will also be less prone to head injuries as the impact is cushioned by their seat.

When you have a child less than a year old in a convertible car seat or an all-in-1 seat that can change from front-facing to rear, make sure to read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to look towards the front. The guidelines will tell you whether or not to use a tether as well as the weight and height limits for that particular seat.

When your child is past the rear-facing limit of a car seat They can now travel in a forward-facing car seat that has a harness and tether until they reach the top rated infant car seats weight limit or height allowed by the car seat's manufacturer. When they've reached that point, you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no age or height limit when children can safely stop using booster seats. Kids should use one until the belt fits them correctly and that could happen anytime between age 8 and 13.

A booster elevates a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. It also places the shoulder part of the belt so that it lies close to but not directly over the chest. The lap part of the belt should rest across the thighs, not over the stomach. Booster seats have a built-in belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a backrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster which offers neck and head support for children. This is a good choice for vehicles that have low backs, and no headrests. Backless boosters may be cheaper, but they do not provide neck or head support. Some all-in one boosters let you switch between boost and harness modes. They are suitable for children weighing up to 65 pounds in harness mode, and up to 100 pounds when used as a booster.

Some boosters are equipped with a lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the lower anchors of the vehicle, and a tether when one is available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to keep them in position. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to find out if you can use the lower anchors. Also, you should read the instructions for the booster seat to learn how to use it.

Some parents might be enticed to let their 3 year old 30 lbs child immediately go to a booster seat, as they're becoming too tall for the car seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness is dangerous. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is not secure enough in the event of a crash.

Back seat

All children should have a child safety seat or booster seat correctly installed as long as they can. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat or have surpassed its weight and height limits should be moved to a forward-facing child safety seat with an appropriate harness until they're tall for this type of seat.

When your baby is outgrowing the infant car seats best car seat, you can move them to convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat with the option of rear-facing. Most of the time, these seats can be used up to two years or until your child is over the seat's maximum height and weight limit. If you have a car with a middle-seat, install the infant car seat for travel safety seat so that it is secured in this location with the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child is out of their rear-facing seat, you can place them in a front-facing restraint with a harness. These seats are usually used until your child reaches 57 inches in height or attains the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. The manufacturer's instructions or the tag on the car seat will inform you how tall and heavy it can be.

All children over the age of 18 should be in the booster seat or on a lap belt for a vehicle, if possible. If they aren't able to then they should use the middle back seat restraint. In addition, they should not sit in the front seat when there's an air bag that is in use. Placing children in the front seat could increase the chance of injury in an accident because the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

It is a good idea to bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for help with choosing and installing the most suitable child safety seat for them. You can also see if your child's car seat has been recalled due to safety concerns or other flaws. Then, you can purchase one that's compatible with your car and your child's size. If you're not able try a seat before buying be sure that it comes with a return policy.