Car seats are classified based on the age and weight of the children riding in them.
Baby car seat weight to face forward.
A convertible car seat may be used facing forward or backward install the safety seat in the rear facing position to allow your child to face backward.
Rear facing seats are built in such a way that the baby faces the back of the car as this has been determined as the safest seating option for infants.
Move from rear facing to forward facing.
Car seat guidelines from 2 years to at least 5 years.
According to the american academy of pediatrics children should remain in rear facing car seats until they turn 2 or have outgrown car seat height and weight limits.
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Children who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit for their car seat should move to a forward facing car seat with a 5 point harness and top tether.
Wait until he reaches the weight maximum for the rear facing position and is at least 2 years old before turning the safety seat around to the forward facing position.
As of 2018 the american academy of pediatrics aap recommends children remain in a rear facing car safety seat as long as possible until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by.
Forward facing car seat keep your child in a rear facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by the seat s manufacturer.
Read on to know the height and weight requirements for forward facing car seats.
Learn more about using a forward facing car seat including types to choose from and the age height and weight at which you might be able to make that change.