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Keep Your Child in an Infant Car Seat Rear Facing Keeping your child in an infant car seat rearfacing is the best option Children should only be switched to a forwardfacing car seat when they outgrow the weight and height limitations of their current seat Remember that the body paragraph is organized as a hamburger The introduction and concluding sentences resemble the top and bottom buns The bulk of the essay is the body paragraphs supporting it Safety Benefits Rearfacing infant car seats are the best option for newborns and young babies This is because they are able to support and cradle their necks and heads Purva Grover MD director of the Cleveland Clinic Childrens Pediatric Emergency Departments explains that since their spines arent ossified its crucial to keep the force from the crash away from their heads and necks In a frontal collision the babys head could hit the seat in front of them creating a whiplash effect that can be severe or fatal In a rearfacing seat the impact is absorbed and absorbed to the rear of the car Adele says It feels like a hug The legs of the child can be placed in the car seat to prevent them from being thrown into the rear of the seat or any other surface in the vehicle This keeps them from colliding with their bodies which causes internal injuries she explains Many parents avoid ERF because they think their child will be bored or uncomfortable This is not the case for my son Lukas He prefers sitting rearfacing because the seat reclines which allows him to read or watch TV while he does so If you have a child who is reluctant to be rearfacing because of their leg length or other reasons you can convince them that this is the safest option Explain that they are able to stay in their convertible or allinone car seats as long as they do not exceed the height or weight limits set by the seat manufacturer Be sure to secure your child in the rearfacing car seat securely by using the vehicles lower anchor system or seat belt Dont allow them to wear bulky clothes like winter coats as they could be swollen in the event of a crash and cause the straps of the harness to become loose and place your child at risk for injury Make sure to use the Pinch Test when fitting your childs harness Convenience Many parents prefer keeping their infant car seats rearfacing for as long as is possible as they are simple to use and more portable than convertible car seats If you choose to keep your child rearfacing he or she may have to be placed in a bassinet or crib during nap time or at bedtime This may require waking up the baby who was sleeping which is never ideal However the advantages of rear facing far outweigh any inconvenience Preemies and newborns are smaller than fullterm newborns 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 located below their shoulders not at their necks This is essential for premature infants with bones that arent strong enough and have not ossified after birth or pregnancy In addition the rearfacing position gives a much better view of your baby than forwardfacing This allows you to observe their behavior and ensure that they are happy and comfortable The majority of baby car seats have a builtin baby mirror that can be adjusted to see your child from nearly any angle You can choose a convertible car seat or an allin one seat to keep your child rearfacing until they reach their maximum weight or height limit Some have rearfacing limits that are higher than rearonly car seats allowing them to be used for longer Allinone or convertible car seats are renowned for their versatility They can be used backward facing or forward facing as well as a beltpositioning booster They are also simpler to remove and install due to their large base in the back of your car Theyre more expensive than singleuse infant car seats however they last longer than an infant car seat and will save you money in the long run The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride rearfacing to the maximum height and weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer and up to at least two years old It is common for children to outgrow their rearfacing infant car seat before they reach age two However its better to wait Weight Limits All baby car seats have weight and height limits that you need to be aware of The majority of them have a weight limit of 30 to 35 pounds and a height limit of 30 inches or so based on the model When your child reaches these limits its time to move on to the next level of safety either a convertible car seat that allows you to change between forward and rear facing or an allinone car seat that lets your kiddo ride in a rearfacing position until they reach the maximum height and weight recommended by the manufacturer Aside from a height and weight limit there are other factors that indicate your child is ready to move on to the next step in car seats such as their level of comfort while riding rear facing You can observe these signs in your childs behaviour and compare it to other children of the same age in their car seats You can also seek assistance from certified child passenger safety experts at a car seat inspection station which is usually run by local government or community groups Keeping your infant rear facing for as long as you can is safest for them and its easy to understand why a lot of parents are reluctant to turn their children around until theyre fully grown But you can still avoid this temptation by ensuring your childs car seat is correctly installed and dont rush to switch to a forwardfacing one too soon even if theyre close to the limit of weight or height of their current car seat You can contact a certified child passenger technician if you have any concerns regarding your childs ability to be ready for the next stage of car seats or if youre worried that you might not installing the car seat correctly They are available through community organizations and hospitals local government offices and child safety programs You can locate one close to you by looking online or by contacting your local health department or public safety agency There are also car seat check events that are mobile that will visit your home or workplace to make sure you have the correct equipment and are using it correctly Installation The correct installation of a car seat is crucial to its effectiveness The NHTSA reports sadly that almost half of car seats are installed incorrectly This includes rearfacing seats The best way to be sure that your infant car seats are correctly installed is to go through the instructions and then have them assessed by a certified vehicle safety technician Verifying the angle is the first step in installing a rearfacing infant car seat You can verify the angle of the base on the side or in the manual to make sure it is safe for your childs weight You should also make sure that the head of your baby is positioned correctly in the seat The forwardfacing position could put pressure on the spine and neck of babies due to their hefty heads and soft necks In a rearwardfacing collision the back of a car seat absorbs the majority of the collision force This protects the babys neck and the spinal cord When your child is at the weight or height limit of the infant car seat its time to change to a convertible seat or allinone seat They can be used in a rearfacing position up until the frontfacing limit If you decide to move to a convertible or an allinone car seat make sure that the new model has a higher rearward facing limit Older models have lower limits If you select an infant car seat that can be removed from the car and then reattached to a stroller this is a great option for parents who want to transport their infants in and out of the car frequently It can be difficult and timeconsuming to get your stroller and car seat into and out of your vehicle each time particularly when you have a baby This can be a good choice for many families if they are willing to take the time to do it right every time Be sure to plan ahead and choose a day when you will have plenty of time spare

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