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Car seats are available in a variety sizes and shapes however, they are all designed to protect children based on their age. Children should use their car seat until they are at the limit of the manufacturer's weight or height. Then, they can use a booster until their vehicle belts fit correctly and they're usually between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When you are searching for a new seat look for features like fabric that is resistant to stains and pieces that are removable that can easily be machine-washed. Hardware that is easy to clean is also considered.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seat cradles babies and toddlers protecting their spines and necks from a crash. They are also safer, because they distribute the impact force across a wider area. This helps reduce the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the idea of moving their children forward facing before they're ready. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them in rear-facing as long as you can. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to move forward-facing.

Children's heads are big in relation to their bodies and growing. This makes them more vulnerable in a crash. A child's head is capable of generating up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident that is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is why children are at risk for fatal head trauma when they sit in a car seat with a front view.

Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks and can make the transition to a car seat that faces forward faster. It's important to keep in mind that a baby who is 95th percentile is not stronger than a child who's 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups by teens can change that. In the event of a crash the head of a child with a bigger size is likely to be hit with greater force. This can lead to brain and spinal cord injury.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seat you can change to convertible cars that let them stay rear-facing up until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. In general, children will be the first to reach their height limit, so it's important to be attentive to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when you should switch to forward-facing.

If your child has reached the weight capacity of their convertible car seat or maximum height, you will have to transition them to an adult booster. The majority of booster seats come with a built-in angle indicator that tells you when the seat is properly installed and is ready to switch to face forward. Make sure to use a booster in the back of your vehicle and always with a seat belt (never shoulder belts) to provide the best car seat infant security for your child.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to change their baby's car seat around as they get older, simply because it's more convenient. However, they must remember that rear-facing is a safer option for children.

The fact that a child is facing forward in car seats puts their necks in danger in a crash because the head could be thrown by force against the seat's front and could cause permanent damage to the spine. Whiplash can happen even in the event that the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially applicable to children who are younger, such as infants.

A child facing forward is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in an accident. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the vehicle is moving the head could be forced into the seat and may break the skull or the spinal cord.

Current safety standards require kids to remain rear-facing until both they reach 20 pounds and 1 year old. This is because younger kids do not have the strength of their necks to withstand the force in a head-on collision, which tends to be the most serious kind of accident where automobiles are involved.

The harness and tether help keep the child's head stable and reduce neck strain. Furthermore, a rear-facing child is less prone to head injuries due to the fact that the impact is cushioned with the body of the seat.

When you have a child who is less than one year old and in a convertible car seat or all-in-one seat that can change from forward-facing to rear-facing, make sure to read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to be facing 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 that particular seat.

Once your child has reached the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they are able to use a forward-facing seat with tether. When they've outgrown this, it's time to get the booster seat.

Booster seat

There is no magic age or size at which kids can safely stop using the booster seat. The booster seat should be used until a child's vehicle belt is properly fitted. This can occur anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster can increase the height of a child so that they are able to sit upright in a car. It also places the shoulder portion of the belt so it lies close to but not over the chest. The lap part of the belt should be placed on the thighs, not over the stomach. Booster seats include a belt guide to ensure the belt is properly placed.

Booster seats can be bought with or without a rearrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster that provides neck and head support for children. It's a good choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters are less expensive but they don't offer neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters allow users to switch between harness and booster modes, which makes them suitable for kids in harness mode until about 65 pounds, and later as a booster seat up to about 100 pounds.

Certain boosters have a lower anchors system (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether, in the event that it is available. Some require the car seat belt to hold them in position. You can check your vehicle's owner's manual to find out if you are able to use the lower anchors. Also, read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it.

Some parents may be enticed to transfer their 30-pound 3-year-old child into a booster car seat due to the fact that the child is growing too tall to fit into the harness seat. But hurrying to "graduate" your child from the harness is dangerous. Children can be injured or even killed if the belt is not secure enough in a crash.

Back seat

All children should sit in the back seat of a car for as long as possible, using a child safety seat or booster seat that has been properly installed. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat or have exceeded the weight and height limits should transition to a forward-facing child safety seat with a harness until they are too tall for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in an infant car seat newborn car seat they can be transferred to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that has an open rear-facing position. These seats can typically be used up to two years or until your child is over the seat's maximum height and weight limit. If you have a vehicle with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so that it can be secured tightly to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child has grown out of their rear-facing seat you can put them in a front-facing restraint with a harness. In general, these seats can be used until 57 inches or until your child outgrows the height and weight recommendations of the seat. You can find out the height and weight of the car seat is by reading the instructions of the manufacturer, or by examining the tag that is attached to the seat.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in a booster seat or a lap belt in the vehicle as much as possible. If not then they should use the middle back seat restraint. In addition you should not place them in the front seat if there's an active air bag. Sitting children in the front seat can increase their chances of injury in a crash, because the impact forces are stronger on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station for help with choosing and installing the best infant seat 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 compatible with your vehicle and child's height. If you're not able to test a seat prior to purchasing ensure that it comes with a return policy.