A toddler should transition to a front-facing car seat when they meet the following criteria:
Age: Most experts recommend waiting until the child is at least 2 years old. However, it is safest to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible.
Weight and Height: The toddler should have outgrown the rear-facing seat by either reaching the weight or height limit specified by the car seat manufacturer. Many rear-facing seats can accommodate children up to 40-50 pounds.
Developmental Readiness: They should be able to sit comfortably in the front-facing seat with the harness positioned properly on their shoulders and hips.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly advises keeping children in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, even beyond 2 years old, to maximize safety.
A toddler should transition to a front-facing car seat when they meet the following criteria:
ReplyDeleteAge: Most experts recommend waiting until the child is at least 2 years old. However, it is safest to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible.
Weight and Height: The toddler should have outgrown the rear-facing seat by either reaching the weight or height limit specified by the car seat manufacturer. Many rear-facing seats can accommodate children up to 40-50 pounds.
Developmental Readiness: They should be able to sit comfortably in the front-facing seat with the harness positioned properly on their shoulders and hips.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly advises keeping children in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, even beyond 2 years old, to maximize safety.