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Car Seats by Age Each car seat is specifically designed to be suitable for a particular age group. It is recommended that children ride in their car seat until they meet the manufacturer's height or weight limits and then use a booster seat until their vehicle belts are properly fitted, usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches in height or age 10 to 12. When you are searching for a new chair, look for features like fabric that resists stains and pieces that can easily be machine-washed. Hardware that is easy to clean should be taken into consideration. Rear-facing Rear-facing car seats cradle infants and toddlers to protect their spines and necks from injury in a crash. They are also safer, since they disperse the force of an impact over a greater area. This helps reduce the risk of injuries to the spinal cord. Parents are often enticed by the thought of bringing 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 you can. The manufacturer will tell you when your child is ready to transition forward-facing. Heads of children are large in relation to their bodies, and are developing, making them more vulnerable to crash. The head of a child can generate up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident, which is more than enough force to cause a fatal injury. This is why children who sit in a car seat facing towards the front are at the highest risk of fatal head injuries. Many parents believe that their children have bigger necks and can make the transition to a car seat facing forward faster. However, it's important to keep in mind that a child who is in the 95th percentile isn't any stronger than 5th percentile kids and no amount of push-ups for teens will change the fact that. In the case of a car accident the head of a bigger child is likely to be hit with more force. This could result in injuries to the spinal cord or brain. When your child has outgrown their infant car seat, you can convert to a convertible seat that lets them stay rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight or height limit. Children usually reach their maximum height first. This is why it is essential to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer of the car seat on when you can switch them to forward-facing mode. When your child reaches the weight or height limit of their convertible car seat, you'll need to put them in an adult booster seat. Most booster seats come with an angle indicator to inform you that the seat is correctly installed and is ready to be flipped to forward-facing mode. It is best to use a booster seat on the back seat of your vehicle and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the strongest protection for your child in the event of a crash. Forward-facing Many parents are enticed to change their children's car seats around as they get older because it is more practical. However, they should remember that rear-facing is safer for children. A baby who is facing forward in car seats puts their necks in danger in a crash because the head could be thrown by force against the seat in front and cause permanent injury to the spine. Whiplash is still a possibility even if the neck muscles of the child are strong. This is especially the case for children with smaller necks that aren't yet a year old. A child facing forward is more likely to 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 vehicle is moving the head may be forced back against the seat and break the skull or spinal cord. The current safety standards demand that children remain rear-facing until they are 20 pounds and one year old age. This is due to the fact that younger children don't have the strength of their necks to withstand the forces in a head-on collision, which is the most serious kind of accident in which cars are involved. Utilizing a harness and tether while rear-facing helps to keep the child's head in a stable position and reduces the stress on their necks. A child facing the rear will be less likely to suffer head injuries as the impact will be cushioned by their seat. If you have a child who is less than one year old and in a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat that can be changed from front-facing to rear ensure that you read the instructions of the manufacturer about when it is safe for your child to face the front. The manufacturer's guidelines will tell whether or whether a tether is required and what the maximum weight and height are for that particular seat. Once your child has reached the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer, they can travel in a forward-facing car seat with tether. Once they've surpassed this, it is time to move into the booster seat. Seat booster There is no set age or height when kids are able to safely stop using a booster seat. The booster seat should be used until the child's belt fits properly. This can occur anywhere between 8 and 13 years old. A booster raises a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. It also positions the shoulder part of the belt in a way that it lies close to but not directly over the chest. The lap portion of the belt should be placed across the thighs and not on the stomach. Booster seats come with belt guides that help to ensure that the belt is correctly placed. Booster seats can be purchased with or without backrests. The most common booster seat is the high-back that provides neck and head support for children. It is a great option for vehicles with low seat backs, and no head rests. Backless boosters may be less expensive but they do not provide head or neck support. Some all-in-one boosters permit users to switch between harness and booster modes, which makes them suitable for kids in harness mode until about 65 pounds. They can also be used as an adult booster seat until 100 pounds. Some boosters come with a lower anchors (LATCH) system that connects onto the vehicle's lower anchors, and a tether if one is available. Others require the seat belt to keep them in position. Go through the manual of your car to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors in your car, and read the instructions for booster seats to learn how to utilize them. Some parents might be enticed to let their 3-year old, 30 pound child immediately go to a booster seat because they're growing too tall for the car seat. It's risky to “graduate” the child from a harness. Children could be injured or even killed if their belt is too loose in a crash. Back seat Pushchairs And Prams should sit 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 they should change to a forward-facing child restraint that has a harness until they reach the maximum height for this type of seat. After your baby outgrows an infant car seat they can be transferred to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat that also has a rear-facing position. These seats typically last for two years, or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight of the seat. If you have a vehicle with a middle-seat, install the car safety seat so it is securely secured in this location with the lower anchor system or seat belt. If your child has grown out of their rear-facing seats, you can place them in a front-facing restraint that has a harness. These seats are typically used until your child is the height of 57 inches or attains the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. You can find out how tall and heavy the car seat is by reading the instructions of the manufacturer, or by examining the tag that is attached to the seat. If it is possible the older children should be seated in a booster seat or lap belt. If they can't then they should use the middle back seat restraint. Additionally it is not recommended to sit in the front seat when there's an active air bag. Placing children in the front seats can increase the risk of injury in an accident because the impact forces are greater on their smaller bodies. You can take your child to an inspection station or car seat clinic to receive assistance choosing and installing the right child safety seat. They can also see if your child's car seat has been removed due to safety concerns or flaws. Then, you can buy one that fits your vehicle and your child's size. If you're not able to test a seat before purchasing, make sure it has an exchange policy.