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Car Seats by Age
Each car seat is designed for a specific age group. It's recommended that children ride in their seat until they've reached the manufacturer's height or weight limits, and then use a booster seat until their vehicle belts fit properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height or age 10-12.
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Rear-facing
Rear-facing car seat cradles babies and toddlers protecting their necks and spines from a crash. They're also safer because they distribute the force of impact over a larger surface area which reduces spinal cord injuries.
Parents are often tempted 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 for as long as possible. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to go forward.
Children's head are large in relation to their body and is still developing. This makes them vulnerable to injury in a crash. The head of a child is capable of generating up to 25 times their body weight in an accident which is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. That's why young 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 stronger necks and are able to make the transition to a car seat facing forward faster. It's important to keep in mind that a child who is 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than a child who's 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups done by teens can change this. In the event of a car crash, a larger child's head is likely to be hit with more force. This can result in injuries to the spinal cord or brain.
If your child is no longer in their infant car seat, you can switch them into a convertible car seat that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. Children typically attain their maximum height first. This is why it is essential to follow the guidelines from the manufacturer of your car seat regarding when to switch to forward-facing mode.
When your child is at their convertible car seat's weight or height limit, you'll have to transition them into the booster. The majority of booster seats come with an integrated angle indicator that tells you that the seat is installed and ready to flip to forward-facing mode. Use a booster only at the back of your car and always with the seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the best protection for your child.
Forward-facing
Many parents are enticed by the idea of switch their kids' car seats around as they grow older, because it seems more practical. But they must keep in mind that rear-facing is safer for children.
The fact that a child is facing forward in the car seat puts their necks at risk in the event of a crash, as the head could be thrown by force against the seat in front and cause permanent injury to the spine. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it is still possible to experience whiplash. This is particularly true for smaller kids, like infants under one year old.
A child who is facing forward is more likely to strike their head against the dashboard or in front of the window during an accident. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the vehicle is moving the head may be pulled back against the seat and break the skull or spinal cord.
The current safety standards mandate that kids remain rear-facing until they reach both 20 pounds and one year old age. This is because younger kids don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the force in a head-on collision, which tends to be the most severe type of accident in which automobiles are involved.
Utilizing a harness and tether when rear-facing helps ensure that the child's head is stable, which reduces this stress on their necks. A rear-facing child will also be less prone to head injuries as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.
If you have a child less than one year old and is in a convertible seat or an all-in-one which can be turned from forward-facing to rear-facing at any time, you should read the instructions provided by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe to face forward. The manufacturer's guidelines will tell whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height are for the specific seat.
Once your child has reached the rear-facing limit of a car seat, they can travel in a forward-facing seat using a harness and tether until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by their car seat's manufacturer. When they've outgrown this, it's time to move into a booster seat.
Booster seat
There is no age or height limit that children are able to safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat should be used until a child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. Pushchairs And Prams could occur anytime between 8 and 13 years old.
A booster raises the height of a child, so that they are able to sit upright in the car. It also aligns the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it lies close to but not over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should lie across the thighs and not the stomach. Booster seats include a belt guide to ensure the belt is properly placed.
Booster seats come with or without a backrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster, which provides head and neck support for children. This is a great option for vehicles with low backs and no headrests. Backless boosters are less expensive but they don't offer head or neck support. Some all-in-one boosters permit you to switch between booster and harness modes, making them suitable for children in harness mode up to 65 pounds. They can also be used as a booster seat for about 100 pounds.
Some boosters come with lower anchors (LATCH) system that hooks onto the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether when one is available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to secure them in position. Go through the manual of your car to determine if you're able to use the lower anchors inside your vehicle, and then read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.
Parents may be enticed to transfer their 30-pound 3-year-old child to an adult car seat since the child is becoming too tall to fit in the harness seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness can be dangerous. If the belt is too loose children could be severely injured or even die in an accident.
Back seat
All children should be in the back of a car for as long as is possible with a child safety seat or booster seat that has been properly installed. Children who are too big for a rear-facing car seat, or have outgrown the weight and height limits should transition to a forward-facing child restraint with an appropriate harness until they're tall for this type of seat.
Once your child has outgrown the infant car seat, you can move them to convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat with a rear-facing option. Most of the time, these seats can be used up to two years or until your child is over the seat's highest weight and height limit. If you own a car with a middle seat install the car safety seat in a way that it can be secured tightly to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.
If your child has outgrown their rear-facing car seat, they can be placed into a front-facing child restraint equipped with a harness and tether. These seats are usually used until your child is the height of 57 inches or reaches the maximum weight and height guidelines for the seat. You can find out the height and weight of the car seat is by studying the directions of the manufacturer or by examining a tag attached to the seat.
All children older than 5 years old must be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt for a vehicle at the very least. If they can't utilize the middle back seat restraint. Additionally, they should not sit in the front seat if there's an air bag that is in use. Putting children in the front seats can increase the chance of being injured during a crash, because the force of impact is greater on their smaller bodies.
It's a good idea to bring 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 determine if your child's seat has been recalled due to safety concerns or flaws. You can then buy one that is suitable for your vehicle and the child's height. If you are unable to test a seat, check to find out if the seat has a return policy.
Homepage: https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/categories/baby-car-seats
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