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In a crash, a rear-facing infant car seat absorbs the force of the collision and shields your baby's neck and head. In the event of a crash, they also protect your child's legs hitting the front of the car seat. This can result in serious injuries or even death.

All infants and toddlers should ride rear-facing until they reach the weight or height limit of their car seat's manufacturer. This applies to infant car seats as well as convertible seats.

Rear-facing infant car seats are specifically designed for babies and smaller infants.

A rear facing infant car seat is a specific kind of car seat for children that is only available in an rear-facing position. These seats are specifically designed for newborns and smaller babies typically up to 35 pounds. The seat's base is narrower than that of other car seats. This makes them suitable for cars with small spaces and can help make space in the back of the vehicle. The majority of infant car seats can be transformed into strollers, making the journey of a child simpler.

Rear-facing infant car seats are also recommended for babies and preemies born prior to 37 weeks gestation. They are bigger and are more well-fitted than standard car seats that are difficult to get in and out of for very small babies. The infant car seat gives more cervical and head support than a car seat that is forward-facing. This can protect babies and preemies in the event of a collision.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight for their car seat, or around two years old. This is because the spine of a child can strengthen more in this position and prevent injuries to the spine. It is important to keep in mind that children and infants are more prone to suffer serious injuries when they are facing forward.

In the event of a crash the rear-facing infant car seat absorbs the bulk of the force of impact, protecting the infant's head, neck and spine. In contrast, when children are in a forward-facing seat their heads, which are large, could be thrown into the console or dashboard of the vehicle, causing serious injuries.

Many parents believe that their child is ready for the transition to a booster seat or forward-facing car seat by the age of two. But this is a big mistake. Recent research published in BMJ injury prevention have shown that it is better for children to sit rear-facing in their car seats until they reach the age of three or four. The longer a child is rear-facing, the more their cervical vertebrae will grow and develop ossification.

Installing and removing them is easy.

The majority of rear facing infant car seats come with an easy-to-install base that can be placed in your vehicle and can be easily removed when no longer required. This is a useful feature and allows parents to secure the child in their seat without getting out of the vehicle, particularly during bad weather or the night when it's more difficult. It is also simple to switch between cars and give grandparents or other caregivers access the child's car seat.

Once your child outgrows their car seat for infants in terms of weight and height then it's time to move to a convertible or booster. However, it's important to keep in mind that children are much safer when they're in the rear-facing car seat as long as they can. In fact, it's recommended by many safety experts that children ride rear-facing until their second birthday or when they reach the height and weight limit set by the car seat manufacturer.

In a frontal crash the Kinderkraft I-360 Baby Car Seat I-Size Gray 0-36kg in a rear-facing car seat absorbs the bulk of the impact force absorbing it at the head, neck and spine. When a child is rear-facing in a car seat the force of crashing could cause their head to be thrown forward, which can cause serious injury or death.

If you're concerned about your child's comfort while rear-facing, try to keep them warm in blankets and avoid putting an untidy one between them or under them. Be cautious when dressing them in bulky outerwear that might interfere with the tightness of the harness. Make sure that the chest clip is flat against their shoulders and the harness straps are snug with no slack.

Many child safety experts believe that if children sit in rear-facing car seats for longer and are five times safer in a crash. In an accident, the heads of children who are larger than their bodies can be thrown around with force that is not absorbed by their necks and the torsos. With rear-facing seats, a child's head is protected by the headrest of the seat and is held by their backs in a crash, protecting them from the most significant injuries.

They protect your child's neck and head.

When a baby is in a rear-facing car seat, their neck and spinal cord are held against the back of the child safety seat in the event of a crash. In a frontal collision (the most frequent), infants in car seats that face forward are thrown against the dashboard. This can result in neck injuries, or even death. Infants in rear-facing cars are held by the rear of their car seat, and their heads are supported and cushioned by the headrest.

Infants also have a significantly easier breathing process when positioned in a rear-facing car seat since their chins are raised against their chest. When children are in forward-facing car seats, their chins are frequently pushed down and this can block their airway and make it difficult to breathe. Kids who doze off in a front-facing car are seven times more likely than kids who sleep in a rear facing car seat to suffer an injury to their head.

The brain and spine of a newborn are still developing. This makes them more vulnerable to a crash. In the event of a crash that involves an infant who is facing forward the head of the child can hit the dashboard buckle or the seat belt. This could cause the spinal cord to be stretched, which can result in serious injuries or even death. It is crucial to keep your infant in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the weight and height limit of their car seat.

Some infant car seats come with a special insert to support the head of the infant. This can be removed after a child outgrows it. Some car seats also come with anti-rebound bars or load leg features that absorb the energy from a crash. This is important as it helps reduce the impact on your child, and may even prevent the child from being ejected.

NHTSA recommends keeping your child in the rear-facing infant seat until he or she is at the weight and height limit of their car seat. Then, they can change to a convertible or an all-in-one car seat. These seats can be used with rear-facing and then converted to forward-facing once they reach a certain age.

Rugs are easy to clean.

Whether you buy an infant car seat that connects to a base in your vehicle, or a convertible or an all-in-one car seat, they're all designed for quick and easy removal. Often, they can also connect directly to frame strollers and travel systems to run errands while on the move, which makes life so much simpler! These seats are also easy to clean. Many of them have covers that are removable and parts that are removable, which can be cleaned and dried in the washing machine. This is especially important as children can be messy!

The rear facing position is where a child's head is cradled in the neck in the event of a collision, which is critical for children who are just starting out. Their spinal cords and heads are more flexible, and they have lots of cartilage. In the event of a collision their head can move backwards and stretch their spinal cords, causing severe injuries. This is the reason why many car safety experts suggest keeping children rear-facing as long as possible.

Although it's tempting to put your child into booster seats when they're ready, every car seat that is front-facing reduces the amount of protection they have in the event of a crash. In a frontal crash the child's head will be turned to the side and could possibly hit the dashboard or plastic shell. This increases the chance of injuries. The ideal is for children to be rear-facing until they reach the maximum weight rear-facing or height limit for their seat, or until they reach the age of 2.

If you're unsure if your child is ready to transition from their rear-facing car seat, talk to an accredited CPST in your area that can assist. They can assist you in determining the time when your child is ready to change seats and make sure they are riding safely in their car seat.

Many parents believe that their child is no anymore a baby car seat when they reach the maximum rear-facing weight or height limit. But there are a variety of factors to consider in addition to the size of your car and child's unique body shape. Many infant car seats come with built-in indicators that let you know when your child's neck is no longer over the top of the seat. For more information on safe recline, consult your car seat's manual as well as the owner's manual for your vehicle.