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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing Keeping your child in an infant car seat rear facing is the safest option. Children should only be transferred to a car seat that faces forward when they reach the limit of their weight and height in the seat they are currently in. Remember that the body paragraph is organized like a hamburger; the introduction and concluding sentences resemble the top and bottom buns. The meat of the essay is the body paragraphs that support it. Safety Benefits Utilizing a car seat for infants rear facing is the most secure option for babies and infants due to the way it cradles and supports their neck and head. Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments, explains that as their spines aren't yet ossified, it's crucial to keep the force of a crash away from their necks and head. In a frontal crash, the baby's head could hit the seat in front of them, creating whiplash that could be fatal or even fatal. In a rear-facing car seat, the impact is absorbed by the seat and then dissipated at the back of the vehicle. “It's like hugging,” says Adele. The child's legs can also be placed in the car seat to keep them from being thrown against the back of front seat or any other vehicle surface. “This keeps them from crashing into their own body, which can cause internal injuries,” she explains. Many parents are against ERF because they are afraid that their child will become bored or uncomfortable. This is not the case for my son, Lukas. In fact Lukas prefers riding rear-facing since the recline feature lets him stretch his legs while reading a book or watch tv. If you do have a child that isn't keen on being in a rear-facing seat due to of leg length or any other reason Try to convince them that it's the most secure method of travel for them. Explain that your child can remain in the convertible or all-in one car seat as long as the weight or height limits aren't over. Make sure you secure your child in a rear-facing car seat using the lower anchor system of the vehicle or a seat belt. Don't let them wear bulky clothing such as winter coats. They can expand when a collision occurs, which can cause the harness straps to become loose. This puts your child at risk of injury. Use the Pinch Test when fitting your child's harness. Convenience Many parents prefer keeping their infant car seats rear-facing for as long as is possible, as they are a breeze to use and more portable than convertible car seats. However placing your child in a rear-facing car seat might mean they have to be moved into an infant crib or bassinet during nap times or time of bed. This could wake the sleeping child which isn't ideal. The safety advantages of rear-facing overshadow this inconvenience, but. Preemies and newborn babies are smaller than full-term infants and therefore the headrest of their car seats is lower. This helps reduce the force of an impact and also ensures that the harness' chest clip is at or below their shoulders instead of at their necks. This is especially important for premature babies who have weaker bones, and aren't fully ossedified from pregnancy or birth. In addition the rear-facing position offers an excellent view of your child than facing forward. This allows you to monitor their behavior and ensure that they are comfortable and content. Most infant car seats have built-in baby mirrors that can be adjusted to view your child from virtually every angle. You can use convertible car seats or an all-in-one car seat to keep your child facing the rear until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. Some rear-facing car seats have limits that are higher than rear-only seats that allow them to be used for a longer period of time. Convertible car seats or all-in-one seats are renowned for being versatile. They can be used rear-facing or forward facing and as belt-positioning boosters. They are also easier to install and remove because they have a large base at the back of your car. They are more expensive than infant car seats that are used once, but they will last longer and will save you money over time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rear-facing until the maximum height and weight limit allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat and up to at minimum two years old. Many children outgrow their rear-facing infant car seat before age two however, don't be enticed to turn them around earlier. It's better to be patient. Weight Limits All infant car seats have weight and height limits that you need to keep in mind. The majority of infant car seats have a weight limit of 30 to 35 lbs and the height limit is around 30 inches, based on the model. When your child has reached the limit, you are able to move up to the next level of security. You can either choose a convertible seat that permits your child to ride forward or rear-facing, or an all-in-one car seat. There are other factors aside from the weight and height limit that can indicate if your child is ready to make the next step in the car seat. One of them is their comfort level when riding rear-facing. You can observe these signs in your child's behaviour and compare it to other children similar to yours in their car seats. You can also ask for assistance from a certified child passenger safety specialists at a car seat inspection station, which are often run by local government agencies or community groups. It's best to keep your infant rear-facing for as long as you can. This is the reason why many parents wait until their children are mature before they switch them over. You can avoid this temptation if you make sure that your child's car seats is installed correctly and don't switch them to a front-facing seat before they are ready, even the weight or height is close to the limits of their current seat. If you have questions about whether your child is ready for the next stage in their car seat or you're concerned that you may not be installing their current car seat in a correct manner, reach out to a certified child passenger safety technician. These experts are available through community organizations such as hospitals, local government offices, and child passenger safety programs. You can find one near you by looking online or by contacting your local health department or public safety agency. There are also mobile car seat check-in events that can visit your workplace or home to make sure you have the correct equipment and are making use of it properly. Installation A car seat has to be installed correctly in order to be effective. The NHTSA reports, sadly, that nearly half of car seats are set up incorrectly. This includes rear-facing seats. The best way to be sure that your child's car seats are properly installed is to go through the manual, then have them professionally checked by an accredited car safety technician. The first step to install a rear-facing infant car seat is to test the angle. Check that the base of the car seat is set at a suitable angle for your baby's weight, which you can find on the indicator on the back of the car seat base or in its user manual. Also, make sure that your baby's head is placed at the right angle when in the seat. infant car seats best have heavy heads and soft necks and a forward-facing posture could cause pressure on their necks and spine during a crash. In a rear-facing collision, the car seat's back absorbs the majority of the crash force, which shields the baby's delicate neck and spinal cord. When your child has reached the limit of weight or height of the infant car seat, it is time to switch to a convertible seat or all-in-one seat. They can be used in a rear-facing configuration up until the front-facing limit. Be sure to get a new infant car seat with an increased rear-facing limit when you switch to this type of seat, since older models have lower limits. Parents who frequently transport their infants by car will appreciate the ability to pick an infant car seat that is removable and attached to strollers. It can be difficult and time-consuming to get your car seat and stroller into and out of your vehicle every time, especially when you have a baby. However, if you are willing to spend the extra time each time to get it right, this could be a great alternative for many families. Make sure to plan ahead, and choose a day when you will have plenty of time to spare.