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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is designed for a specific age group. Children should ride in 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 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, consider features like fabric that resists staining, removable pieces that can be machine washed and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats cradle infants and toddlers protecting their spines and necks from a crash. They are also safer, since they distribute the impact force across a wider area. This helps reduce spinal cord injuries.

Parents are often tempted by the thought of moving their children to a forward-facing seat before they're ready. However the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. That means moving them to a forward-facing car seat only after they've reached the maximum weight or height limit of their current car seat, as specified by the manufacturer.

Children's head are large in relation to their body and is still developing. This makes them vulnerable in the event of a crash. The head of a child can generate up to 25 times their body weight in an accident that is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is the reason why children who are in a car seat with their backs forward are at the greatest chance of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents believe that their children have necks that are stronger than their older children, meaning they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. It's important to keep in mind that a child who is 95th percentile isn't stronger than a kid who is 5th percentile, and that no amount of push-ups by teens will change that. In the event of a car accident the head of a larger child is likely to be struck with more force, which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries.

When your child has outgrown their infant car seat that swivels car seat, you can change them into a convertible car seat that allows them to remain facing the rear until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. In general, children will attain their maximum height first and it's crucial to pay close attention to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when to switch 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 an adult booster seat. The majority of booster seats have an angle indicator to let you know when the seat is correctly installed and is ready for flipping into forward-facing mode. It is best to use a booster seat in the back of your vehicle, and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the strongest protection for your child in a crash.

Forward-facing

Many parents are tempted to turn their babies' car seats around when they grow older because it seems more practical. But they should remember, that rear-facing is an option that is safer for children.

Having a baby face forward in the car seat puts their necks at risk in a crash because the head could be thrown back 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 especially the case for children with smaller necks that aren't yet one year old.

A forward-facing child is also more likely to hit their head on the dashboard or in front of the window in the event of an accident. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the car is traveling, the head can be pulled backwards against the seat and break the skull or the spinal cord.

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

Using a harness and tether while rear-facing helps to ensure that the child's head is stable and reduces 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 under a year in a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat that can change from rear to forward-facing, make sure to read the guidelines of the manufacturer on when it is safe for your child to face the front. The guidelines of the manufacturer will inform you whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height requirements are for the specific seat.

When your child reaches the maximum height or weight permitted by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel infant car seat with a forward-facing seat that has a tether. Once they've outgrown it you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Booster seat

There isn't a set age or height when kids can safely stop using the booster seat. Kids should use one until their vehicle belt is properly fitted and that could happen anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster raises a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. It also positions the shoulder portion of the belt so it lies close to, but not over, the chest. The lap portion of the belt should be placed on the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats have a belt guide that helps to ensure the belt is placed correctly.

Booster seats are available with or without a rearrest. The most popular booster seat is the high-back type that provides neck and head support for children. It's a good choice for cars with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters are cheaper, but they do not provide head or neck support. Some 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 as a booster.

Some boosters come with lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the vehicle's lower anchors, and a tether in the event that one is available. Others require the vehicle seat belt to hold them in position. You can check your vehicle's owner's manual to determine if you can use the lower anchors. Also, you should read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it.

Parents may be enticed to let their 3-year old, 30 pound child take a straight booster seat since they're getting too tall for the car seat. It's risky to "graduate" a child from to a harness. If the belt is loose children could be seriously injured or even killed in a collision.

Back seat

All children should be in the back of a car 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 have outgrown its height and weight limits should move to a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they are too tall for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in the cheap infant car seats car seat, they can be moved to a convertible, or an all-in-one car seat with a rear-facing position. These seats typically last for two years, or until the child reaches the maximum weight and height of the seat. If you have a car with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat in a way that it is securely secured to this spot using the lower anchor system or seat belt.

If your child has outgrown their rear-facing car seat it is possible to place them in a front-facing child restraint equipped with a harness and tether. Typically, these seats can be used until 57 inches or until your child reaches the top weight and height limits of the seat. The instructions of the manufacturer or a sticker on the car seat will tell you how tall and heavy it is able to support.

If possible, all older children should sit in a booster or lap belt. If they aren't able to, they should use the middle back seat restraint. In addition it is not recommended to sit in the front seat if there is an airbag that is active. Putting children in the front seat could increase their chances of getting injured in an accident, as the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or a car seat clinic for assistance in selecting and installing the best child safety seat. You can also see if your child's car seat has been recalled due to safety issues or defects. You can then choose a seat that is suitable for your car and the child's height. If you can't try out the seat, see if it has a return policy.