Kids safest in rear-facing car seats until age 2CARLA K. JOHNSON
Car seats have recommended weights printed on them. If a 1-year-old outweighs the recommendation of an infant seat, parents should switch to a different rear-facing car seat that accommodates the heavier weight until they turn 2, the pediatricians group says. Luckily for parents, most car se...
Car seats have recommended weights printed on them. If a 1-year-old outweighs the recommendation of an infant seat, parents should switch to a different rear-facing car seat that accommodates the heavier weight until they turn 2, the pediatricians group says. We're curious what you think ab...
A baby must travel in the safer rear-facing position up to the minimum recommended age of 15 months. Some R129 car seats can be used rear-facing until a child is 105cm tall, which is around 4 years old. Side impact testing is assessed as part of the regulation to improve protection of...
White parents reported higher use of age-appropriate car seats for one- to seven-year-old children than non-white parents, according to a new University of Michigan study published today in Pediatrics.
1. What is the current size and weight of your baby, and for how long would you like to use the same seat? Would you like to make a single purchase to last through baby's car seat-riding years? Or would you prefer to purchase separate seats for different stages of baby's youth?
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All states now have car seat laws, but car seats for children weren't even developed until 1962. Before that there were car seats, but they weren't designed for safety. They were a way to prop up a child in the seat – so parents could see them and so they could see out the wind...
No matter what, make sure you double-check to make sure the car seat is installed correctly. When purchasing a car seat, always look out for counterfeits. These seats are not crash-tested. They are more commonly found online. Check the labels which should include ...
Most infant car seats sold today hold babies until they reach 30-35 pounds or 30-35 inches. Children usually hit this milestone anywhere from 9 months to 2 years old, says Chan. But parents should check often: babies grow fast, and missing the mark is a serious safety concern. What's...