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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is made for a specific age group. Children should be in their car seat until they reach the limit of the manufacturer's weight or height. After that, 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 looking for a new seat, look for features such as fabric that resists stains and pieces that are machine washable. Hardware that is easy to clean should also be considered.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats cradle infants and toddlers, securing their spines and necks from injuries in a crash. They also offer greater safety, since they spread the force of impact over a greater area. This limits the chance of injury to the spinal cord.

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

Children's head are large in relation to their bodies and growing. This makes them more vulnerable in the event of a crash. A child's head can generate up to 25 times the weight of their body in the event of a collision, which is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is why children who sit in a car seat with their backs to the side are at a higher danger of suffering fatal head injuries.

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

If your child is no longer in their infant car seat, you can convert them into a convertible car seat that lets them remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Typically, children reach the height limit first and it's crucial to pay close attention to the instructions of the manufacturer of your car seat on when to change to forward-facing mode.

When your child reaches the weight or height limit of their convertible car seat, you'll have to place them in a booster seat. Most booster seats come with an angle indicator to inform you when the seat is correctly installed and is ready for flipping into 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 most secure protection for your child.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to flip their baby's car seat around as they grow older, as it's more convenient. But they must remember that rear-facing is safer for children.

In a crash with the baby facing towards the front, the neck could be at risk. The head can be thrown against the front seat by force and cause permanent spinal damage. Even if a child's neck muscles are strong enough, it is still possible to experience whiplash. This is especially relevant for children younger than them like infants.

A child who is facing in the direction of the driver is more likely hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in the event of a crash. Depending on the type of crash and the speed at which the car is traveling the head may be pulled backwards against the seat and break the skull or the spinal cord.

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

Utilizing a harness and tether when rear-facing helps keep the child's head in a stable position, which reduces this strain on their necks. A rear-facing child will also be less likely to suffer head injuries, as the impact will be cushioned by their seat.

If you have a child younger than one year old, and they are in a convertible seat or an all-in-one which can be changed from rear-facing to forward-facing at any point, make sure you read the instructions given by the manufacturer to determine when it's safe to face forward facing infant car seat. The manufacturer's guidelines will tell whether or not a tether is needed and what the maximum weight and height are for that particular seat.

Once your child has reached the maximum height or weight permitted by the car seat manufacturer, they can use a forward-facing seat with tether. Once they've surpassed this, it is time to get a booster seat.

Seat booster

There is no set age or size at which kids are able to safely stop using a booster seat. Kids should use one until their vehicle belt fits them properly and that could take anywhere from age 8 to 13.

A booster raises a child's height so that they are able to sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt is also positioned so that it is close to the chest, but not above. The lap portion of the belt should rest across the thighs and not on the stomach. Booster seats are equipped with a belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a rearrest. The most common type is a high-back booster which provides head and neck support for children. This is a great option for vehicles that have low backs and have no headrests. Backless boosters are cheaper but they don't offer neck or head support. Some all-in one boosters allow you to switch between harness and boost 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 a lower anchors (LATCH) system that hooks onto the vehicle's lower anchors, and a tether in the event that one is available. Some boosters require the vehicle's seat belt to keep them in place. Go through the manual of your car to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors on your car, and also read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them.

Parents may be enticed to move their 30-pound 3-year-old child to an adult car seats newborn seat since the child is becoming too tall to fit into a harness seat. It's dangerous to "graduate" a child from the harness. Children can be injured or even killed if the belt is loose during an accident.

Back seat

All children should have a child safety seat or booster seat installed correctly as long as they can. Children who are too tall for a rear-facing best car seat seat, or have surpassed its weight and height limits should be moved to a forward-facing child safety seat with a harness until they're too tall for this type of seat.

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

If your child is out of their rear-facing seats, you can put them in a forward-facing restraint with a harness. These seats are usually used until your child is 57 inches in height or attains the maximum weight and height requirements for the seat. The instructions of the manufacturer or the tag on the car seat will tell you how tall and heavy it can support.

All children over the age of 18 must be seated in the booster seat or on a lap belt in the vehicle as much as possible. If not, they should use a back restraint located in the middle of the back seat. It is also recommended to not sit in front when the airbag is in use. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to suffer injuries in collisions since their bodies are smaller.

You can bring your child to an inspection station or a car seat clinic for assistance in selecting and installing the correct child safety seat. They can also find out if your child's seat has been removed due to safety issues or defects. You can then buy one that fits both your vehicle and child's height. If you're not able to test a seat before purchasing be sure that it comes with a return policy.