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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing The most secure way to ensure your child is in an infant car seat that faces rearwards is to keep them there Children should only be switched to an forwardfacing car seat when they reach the height and weight limits of their current seat Remember that the body paragraphs are structured as the hamburger The introduction and conclusion sentences are the top and bottom buns The bulk of the essay are the body paragraphs supporting it Safety Benefits Rearfacing infant car seats are the most secure option for newborns and young babies This is because they provide support and support to their neck and head Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Childrens Pediatric Emergency Departments says that because their spines arent ossified its crucial to keep the force of a crash away from their necks and head In a frontal crash the babys head will strike the seat in front of them This can cause whiplash that is severe or even fatal However with a rearfacing car seat the impact is absorbed by the seat and dissipated through the rear of the vehicle Its like hugging says Adele The legs of a child can be secured into the car seat to prevent them from being thrown into the rear of the seat or any other surface of the vehicle This keeps them from crashing into their own body which can cause internal injuries she explains Many parents are against ERF because they fear their child may become bored or uneasy Neither has been true for my son Lukas He prefers sitting rearfacing as the seat reclines which allows him to read or watch TV while doing so However if you have a child that is hesitant to sit in a rearfacing seat because of leg length or any other reason try to convince them that its the safest method of travel for them Explain that they can remain in their convertible or allin one car seats in the event that they dont exceed the height or weight limits set by the seat manufacturer Also be sure to buckle your child in a rearfacing car seat tightly using the lower anchor system or seat belt Dont allow them to wear bulky clothes such as winter coats as these can compress during a crash causing the harness straps to loosen and put your child at risk for injury Always make use of the Pinch Test to ensure a snug fit Convenience Many parents prefer keeping infant car seats rearfacing as long as possible because they are easier to use and more mobile than convertible car seats However placing your child in a rearfacing vehicle may mean they have to be taken out of a crib or bassinet at nap times or time of bed This could mean waking the child who is sleeping and this isnt a good idea The benefits of rearfacing outweigh this inconvenience but The headrest is lower for newborns and preemies than for fullterm babies This reduces the impact force and also ensures that the harness chest clip is located below their shoulders not at their necks This is crucial for premature infants with bones that arent strong enough and have not ossified after birth or pregnancy The rearfacing position also allows you to see your baby better than a forwardfacing position This allows you to monitor their behavior and make sure they are comfortable and content Most infant car seats have builtin baby mirrors that can be adjusted to view your child from nearly every angle When your child is no longer in their car seat as infants or is at the weight or height limit recommended by their seat manufacturer you can move to a convertible or an allinone car seat that allows them to remain rear facing until they are at least two years old Some even have higher rearfacing limits than rearonly cars which means they are able to be used for longer Convertible car seats or allinone seats are known for being multifunctional They can be used forwardfacing or rearfacing positions or as a belt positioning booster infant car seat newborn have a large base in the back of your vehicle making them easier to install and remove They are more expensive than singleuse infant car seats but they last much longer than an infant seat and can save you money in the long run The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rearfacing up to the maximum height and weight limits that are set by the car seat manufacturer and up to at least two years old Many children are outgrowing their rearfacing infant seat before the age of two However dont be enticed to turn them around earlier Its safer to wait Weight Limits It is important to know that all infant car seats come with weight and height limits Most have a maximum weight of 30 to 35 pounds and an upper height limit of about 30 inches or so based on the model When your child reaches these limits its the time to move to the next stage of safety You can choose a convertible car seat that allows you to change between forward and rear facing or an allinone car seat that allows your child to ride in a rearfacing position until they reach the maximum height and weight recommended by the manufacturer There are other factors aside from the weight and height limits that can tell you whether your child is ready to make the next step in the car seat One of them is their comfort level when riding rearfacing You can check for these signs by observing your childs behavior and then looking at other children of similar age in their car seats You can also ask for assistance from certified child passenger safety technicians at a car seat inspection station that are usually run by local government agencies or community groups It is ideal to keep your infant rearfacing as long as you can This is why a lot of parents wait until their children are fully mature before they switch them over Its possible to avoid this temptation if you make sure that your childs car seat is properly installed and dont switch to a frontfacing seat before theyre ready even if their weight or height is near the limits of their existing seat If youre uncertain whether your child is prepared for the next car seat stage or youre worried you might not be installing their current car seat in a correct manner contact an accredited child safety technician They are available through community groups hospitals local government offices and child passenger safety programs You can locate one near you by searching online or calling your local health department or public safety agency Mobile car seat check events can be held at your home or office to ensure you have the correct equipment and are using it correctly Installation A car seat needs to be installed correctly to be efficient The NHTSA states with regret that nearly half of car seats are installed incorrectly This includes rearfacing seats The best way to make sure that your childs car seat is properly installed is to read the manual and have it examined by a certified car safety technician The angle check is the first step in installing an infant car seat that faces rearwards You can verify the angle of the base on the side or in the manual to ensure it is safe for your childs weight It is also important to ensure that your babys head is properly positioned in the seat The forwardfacing position can cause pressure on the neck and spine of infants with their large heads and soft necks In a rearfacing crash the back of the car seat absorbs the majority of the crash force which protects the babys delicate neck and spinal cord Once your baby has reached the weight or height limit of the car seat they were in as infants and is now weighing more than a pound its time to transition to a convertible or an allinone car seat which can be used in the rear position until your child reaches their frontfacing limit If you decide to move to a convertible or an allinone car seat make sure that the new model has a higher rearwardfacing limit Older models have lower limits Parents who often transport their infants by car will be able to pick an infant car seat that can be detached and connected to strollers It can be challenging and timeconsuming to move your car seat and stroller in and out of the vehicle each time particularly in the case of a newborn This can be a good option for a lot of families if they are willing to take the time to do it right each time Be sure to plan ahead and choose a day when you will have plenty of time spare