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Car Seats by Age

Car seats come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but each one is designed to protect children based on their age. Children should ride in their car seat until they reach the limit of the manufacturer's weight or height. Then, they can use a booster until the belts of their vehicle fit properly typically when they are between 10 and 12 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When you are looking for a new car seat, think about features like fabric that can withstand staining, removable pieces that can be machine washed and equipment that is easy to clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, shielding their delicate necks and spines in the event of a collision. They're also safer because they distribute the force of impact over an area larger than the surface which reduces injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often tempted to shift their children into forward-facing car seats before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that they remain rear-facing for as long as is possible. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to transition forward-facing.

Children's heads are big in relation to their bodies and still developing. This makes them more vulnerable to injury in a crash. In reality the head of a child 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 sit in a car seat that is facing to the side are at a higher risk of fatal head injuries.

Many parents think that their kids have necks that are stronger than older kids, so they'll be able to make the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. It's important to keep in mind that a lightweight baby car seat who is 95th percentile is not stronger than a child who is 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups by teens will change that. In the case of a car accident, the head of a larger child is more likely to be hit with greater force, which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries.

If your child is no longer in their infant car seats that swivel car seat, you can change to a convertible seat that lets them stay rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Generally, children will reach the height limit first and therefore it is important to be attentive to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your car seat on when to change to forward-facing mode.

If your child is at the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat, you'll need to place them in a booster seat. The majority of booster seats come with an integrated angle indicator that will inform you when the seat is properly installed and ready to flip into forward-facing mode. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always wear a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the most secure protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Many parents are enticed to change their children's car seats when they grow older, because it is more convenient. But they should remember, that rear-facing is an option that is safer for children.

If you crash with the baby facing toward the rear the neck could be at risk. The head could be thrown against the front seat and cause permanent spine damage. Even if the child's neck muscles are strong enough, it is still possible to experience whiplash. This is especially true for younger children, such as infants.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to land their head against the dashboard or in front of the window during the course of a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the vehicle is moving the head could be forced back against the seat and may break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety standards require that children remain rear-facing until they attain 20 pounds and one year old age. The reason is that children who are younger do not have the neck strength to withstand a head-on collision, which is the most dangerous kind of car accident.

The use of a harness or tether when facing rear helps ensure that the child's head is stable and reduces strain on their necks. Furthermore the rear-facing child is less likely to sustain head injuries since the impact is cushioned by body of the seat.

If you have a child under a year in a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat that can change from forward-facing to rear-facing ensure that you read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to look towards the front. The manufacturer's guidelines will tell whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height requirements are for the specific seat.

Once your child is at the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel in a forward-facing car seat with tether. Once they've surpassed this, it is time to move into the booster seat.

Booster seat

There is no age or height limit when children can safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat is to be used until the child's vehicle belt fits properly. This could occur anytime between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster raises a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. It also places the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it is near but not over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should be placed across the thighs and not on the stomach. Booster seats come with a built-in belt guide to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most popular booster seat is the high-back that offers neck and head support for children. It's a great choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters can be cheaper, however they don't offer neck or head support. Certain all-in-one boosters let you switch between boost and harness modes. They are suitable for children up to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds when used as a booster.

Some boosters are equipped with lower anchors (LATCH) system that hooks onto the vehicle's lower anchors, and a tether in the event that one is available. Some require the cheap infant car seats seat belt to keep them in place. You can check the owner's manual for your vehicle to determine if are able to use the lower anchors. Also, read the instructions for the booster seat to learn how to use it.

Parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound, 3-year-old child to a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is growing too tall for a harness seat. It's risky to "graduate" the child from a harness. If the belt is too loose children could be seriously injured or even killed in a crash.

Back seat

All children should be in the back seat of a vehicle for as long as they can using a child safety seat or booster seat that is properly installed. Children who are too large for a rear facing car seat, or who have exceeded its weight and height limits they should change to a forward facing child restraint that has a harness until they reach the maximum height allowed for this type of seat.

When your baby is outgrowing the infant car seats car seat, you can transfer them to convertible car seats or an all-in one car seat with an option to rear-facing. These seats are usually good for two years, or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight of the seat. Install the car safety seat on the middle seat 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 front-facing child restraint equipped with a harness and tether. These seats are generally used until your child is the height of 57 inches or exceeds the maximum weight and height guidelines for the seat. You can find out how tall and heavy the car seat is by studying the manufacturer's instructions, or looking at a tag attached to it.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in the booster seat or on a vehicle's lap belt at the very least. If not, they should use a back seat restraint that is located in the middle of the back seat. Additionally you should not place them in the front seat when there's an airbag that is active. Putting children in the front seat can increase the chance of getting injured in a crash, because the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or a car seat clinic to receive assistance selecting and installing the correct child safety seat. They can also find out if your child's seat has been removed due to safety concerns or flaws. You can then purchase one that is compatible with your vehicle and the child's height. If you're not able test a seat prior to purchasing be sure that it comes with an exchange policy.