Rear facing car seat

Few things confuse parents more than trying to figure out what type of car seat to use. With so many different styles and types on the market, you want to determine when your child can switch to a forward-facing car seat.

Forward-facing car seat requirements

It’s also important to understand the safety reasons for putting your child in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible. 

Varying factors determine the best time, so we look at them all. We also discuss the various types of car seats and when to use each one, give practical car seat safety tips and answer a few of your top questions, including when it may be safe to switch to a forward-facing car seat.

When Should Your Child Switch To A Forward-Facing Car Seat?

Your child should remain in the rear-facing position for as long as they can, as this is the safest option. Age used to be the guideline, but the decision now relies on them reaching a weight and height limit.

Children should remain rear-facing until reaching the maximum height or weight.

The majority of rear-facing infant seats are designed to hold children up to 28 to 35 pounds. They

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