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Car Seats by Age

Each car seat is designed to be suitable for a particular age group. Children should use their car seat until they are at the manufacturer's weight or height limits. After that, they can use a booster until their belts are properly fitted and they're usually between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When looking for a new seat, consider features such as fabrics that are resistant to staining and pieces that are removable that can easily be machine-washed. Hardware that is easy to clean should be taken into consideration.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats cradle babies and toddlers, securing their delicate necks and spines in the event of a crash. They're also safer because they spread the force of impact across an area larger than the surface which reduces injuries to the spinal cord.

Parents are often enticed by the thought of bringing 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. The manufacturer will tell you when your child is ready to transition forward.

Children's heads are large relative to their bodies and still growing, which makes them especially vulnerable in a crash. A child's head can produce up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident which is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. That's why young children are at the greatest risk of sustaining fatal head injuries when they ride in a front-facing car seat.

Many parents believe that their kiddos have stronger necks than older children, which means they can handle the transition to a forward-facing car seat sooner. It is important to keep in mind that a baby seat who is in the 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than a child who's 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups by teens will alter that. In the case of a car accident, a bigger kid's head is more likely to be hit with much more force, which could result in brain and spinal cord injuries.

If your child is outgrowing their infant car seats car seat you can switch to a convertible car that allows them stay rear-facing up until they reach their maximum weight or height limit. Children usually reach their height limit first. So, it's important to follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the car seat on when you can switch them to forward-facing mode.

When your child is at the weight capacity of their convertible car seats by age seat or height limit, you will need to move them to the booster. Most booster seats come with an angle indicator to inform you when the seat has been properly installed and is ready for flipping into forward-facing mode. It is recommended to use a booster seat in the back of your vehicle, and only with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the strongest protection for your child in case of crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often tempted to turn their child's car seat around as they get older, because it is more comfortable. However, they must remember that rear-facing seats are the best option for children.

Having a top rated baby car seats face forward in a car seat puts their necks in danger in the event of a crash, as the head can be thrown back by force against the front seat and can cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash can happen even when the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is particularly the case for children with smaller necks, like infants under one year old.

A child who is facing towards the front is more likely to hit his head on the dashboard or even a glass in a crash. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the car is traveling, the head can be pushed back against the seat and may break the skull or spinal cord.

Current safety standards require kids to remain rear-facing until they weigh 20 pounds and 1 year of age. This is due to the fact that younger children do not have the neck strength to withstand the forces involved in a head-on collision which is often the most serious type of accident in which automobiles are involved.

The harness and tether aid in keeping the child's head in place which reduces neck strain. Furthermore, a rear-facing child is less prone to head injuries due to the fact that the impact is cushioned by the body of the seat.

If you have a child younger than one year old in a convertible seat or an all in one that can be changed from forward-facing to rear-facing at any time, read the instructions provided by the manufacturer to determine if it's safe for them to face forward. The guidelines from the manufacturer will indicate whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height requirements are for the particular seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing car seat limitation, they can be in a forward-facing car seat with tether and harness until they reach the maximum weight or height limit set by their car seat's manufacturer. When they've outgrown this, it is time to travel in the booster seat.

Booster seat

There is no age limit or height that children are able to safely stop using booster seats. The booster seat should be used until the child's vehicle belt fits properly. This could happen anywhere between 8 and 13 years old.

A booster helps a child increase their height so that they are able to sit upright in the car. It also aligns the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it is close to but not over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should lie on the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats are equipped with a belt guide to ensure that the belt is positioned correctly.

Booster seats come with or without a backrest. The most popular type is a high-back booster which provides head and neck support for children. It is a great option for cars with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters can be cheaper, but they don't provide head or neck support. Some all-in one boosters let you switch between boost and harness modes. They are suitable for children from to 65 pounds in harness mode and up to 100 pounds as boosters.

Some boosters come with a lower anchors system (LATCH) that hooks to the lower anchors of the vehicle and a tether, when available. Certain boosters require a seat belt to hold them in place. Check the owner's manual of your vehicle to find out if you can use the lower anchors. Also, you should read the instructions for the booster seat to learn how to use it.

Some parents may be tempted to let their three-year-old 30 lbs child immediately go to a booster seat because they're growing too tall for the car seat. However, rushing to "graduate" your child out of the harness is risky. If the belt is not secure enough, children can be seriously injured or even die in an accident.

Back seat

All children should be in the back 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 big for a rear-facing car seat, or have exceeded the weight and height limits, should switch to a forward-facing child restraint using a harness until they reach the maximum height for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in an top rated infant car seats car seat, they can be transferred to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that has a rear-facing position. Most of the time, these seats can be used for a period of up to two years, or until your child outgrows the seat's highest weight and height limit. Install the car safety seat on the middle of your vehicle. It can be securely fastened with the lower anchor system and seat belt.

When your child grows out of their rear-facing seat you can put them in a forward-facing restraint with a harness. Typically, these seats can be used until 57 inches or until your child is at the maximum weight and height recommendations of the seat. The instructions from the manufacturer or the tag on the car seat will inform you how tall and heavy it is able to support.

If you can it is recommended that all children over the age of 5 be seated in a booster seat or lap belt. If not then they should use a back seat restraint that is located in the middle of the back seat. It is also recommended to not sit in front of the car if the airbag is active. Putting children in the front seat can increase their chances of getting injured in an accident, as the force of impact is greater on their smaller bodies.

It's a good idea take your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station to assistance in deciding on and installing the right child safety seat. You can also determine whether your car seat is being recalled due to defects or safety issues. You can then purchase one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're unable to try a seat, check to whether it has a return policy.