Mу son іѕ οnƖу 8mths аnԁ hіѕ feet аrе now hanging over thе carseat against thе backseat. Bυt hе seems tοο ƖіttƖе tο bе facing forward аnԁ tοο long tο fit facing backwards. Whеn ԁο уου рυrсhаѕе a forward facing carseat?
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I have read that it is 20 pounds or one year. I wouldn’t do it before a year because it is unsafe.
You can’t face him foreward until he is a year old. It’s 20 lbs. AND 1 year, not or 1 year.
Best Wishes!
EDIT.. many posters are stating it’s okay before a year old depending on weight. Keep in mind, you WILL BE TOLD by a police officer if you are pulled over that the law is 1 year. You could be fined if your child is facing foreward before then.
they go to forward facing at 20lbs AND 1 year
you can get a convertible car seat that goes form rear to forward facing that should help w/ the legs
Your baby may be forward facing already. Just tighten the strap/seatbelt to make him more secure. However, different laws for different countries i guess
He can be forward facing. If he does not fit properly in the seat backwards it is dangerous to have him backwards.
Yes people it 20 lbs and a year BUT if the child doesnt fit it isnt protecting him. Ask yoru doctor and they will confirm as well as provide you a note on a precription pad should you get pulled over.
as long as he is in the middle of the back, you can get a foward facing any time after they hang over the edge
If you look at the forward facing car seats, they recommend that the baby weigh at least 20 and is 1+ yrs old.
as long as he is at least 20 lbs you can switch him to forward facing, but I would consult with a Dr. sometimes the police department does car seat clinics, they check all that for you, and tell you which is safest for you child
There is no age limit. All babies come in different sizes but the law requires once a child is 9 kilograms (20 lb.) to put in a forward facing baby carseat.
Rob is part of: http://www.informational.ca
now… it helps his safety trust me i know i had the same Q and i asked my family doctor and he said that it will help his safety and it will be much more comfortable.
No forward facing until the child is 1 year old. However, you can go ahead and buy a convertible carseat (if you haven’t already). You use them as rear-facing until the child is 1, then simply turn it around to be forward-facing. No need to purchase multiple carseats. In fact, I have the one that, once they meet all the requirements, you just take the straps out and it becomes a booster seat.
I had the dual purpose kind for both of my children but even with that, I was told by the police (I called and asked) that even though my son met the weight requirement, he had to meet the age requirement as well before he could be turned around. Needless to say, he was practically eating his knees when it got close to the time for him to be forward facing.
Is your child out of the weight limit? You sons feet touching the backseat is not an indicator that he needs to be forward facing. What kind of seat is he in now?
I would say buy a convertible seat, that rear faces to 35 lbs(I recommend Britax). Keep your child rear facing as long as possible. The law is 1 year and 20 lbs, but that is the minimum safety guidelines, and you don’t want minimum for your child, right?
“Rear-facing is the safest position the child can ride in. It is strongly recommended that all children stay rear-facing beyond the minimum requirements of 1 year and 20 lbs. Children should not be turned forward-facing until they reach the maximum rear-facing limits of a convertible seat (that allows rear-facing to at least 30 lbs). These limits are either the maximum rear-facing weight limit or when the top of their head is within one inch of the top of the seat shell, whichever comes first. While most parents are aware that they must keep their children rear-facing “until they are AT LEAST 1 year old AND 20 lbs”, very few are told that there are significant safety benefits when a child remains rear-facing as long as the seat allows. For most children, rear-facing can and should continue well into the second year of life.”
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/StayRearFacing.aspx
When he maxes out his infant seat (usually 27 inches and 22 lbs, but please check the manual) buy him a convertible car seat. It is better for him to continue sitting rear-facing until 30 lbs. The laws say he can turn around at 1 year old and 20 lbs though … It is really up to your discretion. However, be aware that he could be subject to life threatening neck injuries when forward facing during an accident. Children really should be rear facing as long as possible.
I put my daughter in a forward facing at around 9 months. ya ya your suppose to wait till a year… but when my daughter couldnt stretch out her legs due to her being so tall I figured that was a good time to switch. I wouldnt want to be all cramped up like that. shes now over two and doing just fine, so no harm done.
It is the law to wait until the baby is at least 1 year AND 20 lbs. However, it is best to remain rear facing as long as possible. If your son is still in an infant carrier, make sure the straps are not inserted below his shoulders into the car seat. The straps should always be above his shoulders. You might have to move onto a convertible car seat which is rear facing and forward facing. My son is almost 8 months and already in one. We are going to keep him rear facing for over a year, as it is recommended to keep them rear facing as long as possible.
*Thanks for the correction, Heather. My manual doesn’t state that but I had another source that said to keep the straps above shoulder. I’ll research further into that.
get a convertible seat that can rear/forward install with 5 point harness from 5-80lbs. you must keep him backwards until 20 lbs AND 1 year old.
Please do not listen to those saying to put him in a forward facing seat now! The requirements of 1 Year AND 20 lbs are there for his safety! A child under 20 lbs. could be thrown from a forward facing seat in the event of a crash. A child under the age of one could receive serious neck and back injuries in the even of a crash. Please put your son’s safety over his temporary comfort. After all, don’t we put our children in safety seats to protect them in the unlikely event of a crash?
The kind of car seat you’ll be looking to buy is called a convertible car seat. This is the kind that can be installed either rear- or forward-facing. The MINIMUM for forward facing is 12 months old AND (NOT OR) 20lbs. Keep in mind that is just the minimum and it is actually much safer to continue rear facing for as long as possible. Most convertible seats can actually be installed rear facing for up to 30-35 lbs. Length is not a good enough reason to go forward facing. Basically you’re going to have to think about the lesser of two evils IF you were involved in a crash; rear facing with legs compressed may result in a broken leg, but forward facing may result in a broken neck.
Edit: I hate to argue with Ah Kbee because she’s basically correct. However, while rear facing the shoulder straps should be below the shoulders, forward facing they should be above the shoulders. I’d encourage you to go back and review that section of your car seat manual. http://www.oldhamcountypolice.com/traffic/Infant_Seats.htm
All infants should always ride rear-facing until they are 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds.
Children 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds can ride forward-facing.
Booster seats are for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing car safety seats. Children should stay in a booster seat until the adult seat belts fit correctly (usually when a child reaches about 4′ 9″ in height and is between 8 and 12 years of age).
Children who have outgrown their booster seats should ride in a lap and shoulder belt; they should ride in the back seat until 13 years of age.
Personally, I would read the carseat manuel for the height, weight, and age restrictions. All carseats are different.
The right time is when your child is 1 year old or 20 pound above.You can check with the carseat manual for the max weight allowed.
Infant below one year old should never face forward. When he turns one, you can do that. That’s the best, for safety reason.
Here’s the deal–kids are more flexible than adults and sitting with crossed legs isn’t uncomfortable for them and won’t cramp them up. Rear facing is ALWAYS safest-even for adults. As that’s not practical when driving, we sit forward facing. Studies have shown that there is actually a higher rate of leg and hip fractures in kids facing forward than those with crossed legs in a rear facing position. Rear facing to 33 or 35 lbs if you can find a good seat. Then, forward facing in a 5 pt harness until 65 or 80 lbs if you can. I’d recommend either the Britax Marathon or the Sunshine Kids Radian seats. Both of them hold kids rear facing until 33 or 35 lbs (depending on the seat) and forward facing to 65 or 80 (depending on the seat). Best investment you can make. You won’t want him in a booster at 30 lbs–he’d never survive a crash. I only recently learned this, but adult seatbelts only lock correctly 40 percent of the time and if it’s a rollover crash, they’re only effective in holding you in the car with a 20% chance. Definitely not a risk I would want to take with a child. If you have any questions, let me know!
EDIT: The reason why there’s an age and weight limit is because after 1 yr, his neck muscles are more stable than they are now. There is a space between vertebrae to allow for the baby to be delivered and that doesn’t start to fuse until around 1 yr of age and will become easily separated if you are in an accident–even 20 mph could be enough to kill him if forward facing. When he’s rear facing and you’re rear ended, the seat itself absorbs the force of the crash behind his head, as his head is already back. When forward facing, the head and neck snap forward. This leads to instant internal decapitation which there is no recovering from. They’re still not fully developed, which is why most people will tell you rear facing to 35 lbs (which in some cases is age 3-5).
The absolute MINIMUM for turning him forward is 12 months. However, the longer you leave him rear-facing, the better. It’s the safest way for anyone to sit, even an adult. The reason it’s so important for a young child to ride rear-facing is that their vertebrae do not fuse until around 24 months. Until then, their spine can stretch about 2″, whereas the spinal cord can only stretch about 1/2″. In an accident, the force on the child’s neck can cause the spinal cord to sever, resulting in death.
If he is too big for an infant seat, you need to buy a convertible carseat. This type of seat can be positioned both ways, so he will be able to use it later to face-forward as well. These seats can also hold bigger children (usually 30-35 lbs) rear-facing, and allow you to keep your child safer, longer.
We have an Evenflo Triumph Advance DLX, and we like it a lot. Britax also makes wonderful seats, but our Evenflo was much more affordable.