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Each car seat is designed for a specific age group. Children should use their car seat until they are at the manufacturer's weight or height limits. Then, they are able to use a booster until the belts are properly fitted and they're usually between 10 and 12 years old, or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

When shopping for a new car seat, consider features such as fabric that is resistant to stains, removable pieces that can be washed by machines, and hardware that wipes clean.

Rear-facing

Rear-facing car seats are designed to hold infants and toddlers, securing their delicate necks and spines in the event of a collision. They're also safer as they spread the force of impact across a larger surface area which minimizes spinal cord injuries.

Parents are often tempted by the thought of moving their children forward-facing before they're ready. However the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you keep them rear-facing for as long as possible. The manufacturer will inform you when your child is ready to transition forward.

The heads of children are huge relative to their bodies. They are also developing, making them especially vulnerable in a crash. A child's head can produce up to 25 times the weight of their body in an accident which is more than enough force to cause fatal injury. This is the reason why children who ride in a car seat with their backs towards the front are at the highest danger of suffering fatal head injuries.

Many parents think that their kids have bigger necks than older kids, so they'll be able to make the transition to a forward-facing car seat earlier. It's important to keep it in mind that a child who is 95th percentile isn't any more powerful than a child who is 5th percentile and that no amount of push-ups done by teens can change that. In the case of a car accident, a larger child's head is likely to be hit with more force. This can result in brain and spinal cord injury.

If your child is outgrowing their car seat for infants, you can convert them to a convertible car that allows them to remain rear-facing until they reach their maximum weight or the height limit. In general, children will attain their maximum height first and therefore it is important to follow the car seat manufacturer's instructions on when to change to forward-facing mode.

If your child is at the limit of weight or height of their convertible car seat, it's time to place them in a booster seat. The majority of booster seats come with an integrated angle indicator that tells you when the seat is properly installed and ready to flip into forward-facing mode. You should only use a booster seat on the back of your vehicle and always with a lap belt (never a shoulder belt) to ensure the most secure protection for your child in the event of a crash.

Forward-facing

Parents are often enticed to flip their baby's car seat around as they get older, as it's more convenient. But they must remember that rear-facing is safer for children.

Having a baby face forward in a car seat puts their necks at risk in the event of a crash, as the head can be thrown back by force against the seat's front and can cause permanent damage to the spine. Even if the child's neck muscles are strong enough, it is still possible to experience whiplash. This is especially true for younger children like infants.

A child facing the forward is more likely to hit their head on the dashboard or window during a crash. Depending on the nature of the crash and speed at which the vehicle is traveling the head may be forced backwards against the seat and break the skull or the spinal cord.

The current safety standards mandate that children remain rear-facing until they are 20 pounds and one year of age. The reason for this is that children who are younger do not have enough neck strength to withstand a head-on collision which is the most dangerous type of car accident.

Using a harness and tether when facing rear helps keep the child's head in a stable position and reduces the stress on their necks. A child who is rear-facing will also be less prone to head injuries, as the impact is cushioned by their seat.

When you have a child under a year in a convertible car seat or an all-in-one seat that can switch from forward-facing to rear-facing ensure that you read the manufacturer's guidelines about when it is safe for your child to be facing the front. The guidelines will explain whether or not to use a tether as well as the height and weight limits for that particular seat.

Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing car seat limit They can now travel in a forward-facing seat that has a harness and tether until they reach the top rated baby car seats weight or height limit set by the manufacturer of their car seat. Once they've outgrown it you can now take them on a trip with a booster.

Seat booster

There is no magic age or height at which children can safely stop using a booster seat. Kids should use it until their vehicle belt fits them correctly and that could happen anytime between age 8 and 13.

A booster elevates a child's height so that they can sit upright in the car. The shoulder part of a belt must be placed so that it is close to the chest, but not directly above. The lap portion of the belt should rest on the thighs, not the stomach. Booster seats are equipped with a belt guides to help ensure the belt is correctly positioned.

Booster seats are available with or without a backrest. The most popular model is a high-back booster which offers neck and head support for children. It's a good choice for vehicles with low seat backs and no head rests. Backless boosters can be cheaper, however they don't offer neck or head support. Some all-in-one boosters allow users to switch between harness and booster modes, making them suitable for kids in harness mode up to about 65 pounds, and later as a booster seat for 100 pounds.

Some boosters come with a lower anchors system (LATCH) which connects to the lower anchors on the vehicle and a tether, when available. Some require the car seat belt to keep them in place. Check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine if you are able to use the lower anchors. Also, make sure you read the instructions for the booster seat to understand how to use it.

Parents may be enticed to let their 3 year old 30 lbs child go straight to a booster seat because they're growing too tall for a car seat. But hurrying to "graduate" your child from the harness can be dangerous. Children can be injured or even killed if their belt is too loose in an accident.

Back seat

All children should have the child safety or booster seat correctly installed for as long as they are able to. Children who are too large for a rear-facing car seat, or have exceeded its weight and height limits, should switch to a forward-facing child restraint using a harness until they attain the maximum height for this type of seat.

When your child is no longer able to fit in an infant car seats uk car seat they can be moved to a convertible, or an all-in-one car seat that has a rear-facing seat. Usually, these seats can be used up to 2 years or until your child outgrows the seat's highest height and weight limit. Install the car safety seat in the middle of your vehicle. It is secured using the lower anchor system and seat belt.

If your child is out of their rear-facing seat, you can place them in a front-facing restraint using a harness. These seats are generally used until the child reaches 57 inches in height or attains the maximum weight and height recommendations for the seat. The manufacturer's instructions or a tag on the car seat will let you know the height and weight it is able to support.

If possible it is recommended that all children over the age of 5 sit in a booster or lap belt. If they can't then they should use the middle back seat restraint. In addition you should not place them in the front seat if there's an air bag that is in use. Children who sit in the front seat are more likely to suffer injuries in collisions because their bodies are smaller.

It's a good idea to bring your child to a local car seat clinic or inspection station to assistance in deciding on and installing the most suitable child safety seat. You can also find out if your child's seat has been removed due to safety issues or defects. You can then purchase one that is suitable for your car and the child's height. If you are unable to test a seat, see if it has a policy for refunds.