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Can an Infant Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat?

maxi-cosi-pearl-360-i-size-baby-car-seatWhen children are outgrowing their infant car seats, they can move to convertible or all-in one car seats. These car seats can be rear-facing or forward-facing, however they have to meet certain age and weight requirements.

It is not recommended to put car seats behind airbags on the car seat, because the impact of the airbag could be fatal to infants and children.

1. The 1.5 Inch Rule

Many parents wonder if an infant car seat may be placed on top of the driver's seat, and the answer is always no. The reason is quite simple: If there is a crash the child's head may be struck by an airbag when in the front seat. The airbag can injure or even kill a child.

Infant car seats are only designed to be rear-facing. In a crash the back of the seat will be positioned against the back of your vehicle seat. This provides the best protection for the infant.

A rear-facing car seats protects your child's head and neck better than a front-facing seat that offers only the most basic protection. The headrest also prevents the child from slipping off the shoulder straps in the event of a crash and the harness will keep the chest clip above the shoulders of your child.

It's important to note that there are ZERO instances of children in car seats that face forwards breaking their legs when they strike the back of the front seat. This happens when children's feet rise and become trapped against the rear of the seat, putting tremendous pressure on the leg bones. There's no reason to expose your child to the risk of this.

There are numerous programs in the US that offer infant car seats at a reduced price or for free to parents who qualify. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your child is in a secure car seat before they outgrow of it. It is a great option for children to use for many years.

The base of the majority of newer infant car seat models is designed to be removed and installed, making them more convenient to use. This feature is particularly useful when traveling with children, as you can keep the car seat installed and ready to go, even when switching vehicles.

Before you take your child's seat, find out if the car seat back will be in contact with the vehicle seat's back by measuring the center of the seat and measuring it using a tape to determine. A lot of things, like the blade of a house key or the length of earbuds with wireless technology, are about 1.5 inches long and can be used to determine this space. Check the instructions on your car seat as well as the vehicle owner's manual to see if you can adjust the angle of the car seat to remove the space.

2. Harness Position

In the infant car seats and bouncers, swings strollers, and other toys for children, newborns and preemies could get into a dangerous situation with their chins touching their chests. In a crash, they may be injured by the chest clip or crushed by the harness straps that are too loose or have not been placed over their shoulders. Make sure that the straps are placed just a little below the shoulders of the child, and then come up over their shoulders. Make sure they are tight to prevent this. The straps must be secure enough to pinch excess fabric together. This is called the Pinch Test. Winter coats and other bulky outer layers can hinder the Pinch Test, so take them off them before you buckle your child in their seat.

The chest clip was designed to protect against a fall, but it could compress a neck of a child if it's too low or if they are loose. It's also crucial that the chest clip is not placed in the neck opening of the collar. the buckle should be at the armpit level.

In the event of a crash, rear-facing infants can slide across the seat and the harness straps should be able to cradle the neck and head of the child. It is essential to put the straps above the shoulders. If the straps are too high they can slip over the baby's ears or slide through the neck opening and if they're too loose, they could move toward the child's nose.

Make sure the shoulder straps are securely fitted and in the slots above or on the shoulders of your child. Infants may require an infant insert (often included in the car seat) to raise them to ensure their shoulders are in this slot. Some infant car seats come with built-in angle indicators or adjustors to aid in this process and you can always check the instructions that came with your seat.

3. Rear-Facing Only

While some parents may be tempted to flip their infant car seat around to face forward because of their child's legs becoming too short in the rear-facing position really no reason to do so. Rear-facing is safer than forward-facing because the baby's spine and neck are protected in the event of an accident. Forward-facing children can suffer serious injuries due to the fact that their bodies are thrown into the vehicle.

In addition, many infant car seats come with an angle indicator built-in so that you can make sure that the seat is installed correctly. It is also important to ensure that your child's head is level against the seat and the harness straps are put over their shoulders, not under their arms or twisted. To check whether the harness is tight it is best to squeeze a small amount of material around your child's shoulder. It is also essential to check the strap that holds the crotch to be sure that it is at a level with the armpits, not at the waist. It is also recommended to read the manual for your infant car seat to ensure that you know how to use it properly.

Most manufacturers advise that children sit rear-facing in their car seats until they are at least 1 year old or until they have reached the weight and height limits of their specific car seat. Some states have laws requiring infants to be rear-facing for at least two years.

Install the infant car seat on the middle seat of a car with only one back seat. This will allow you to see your child comfortably through the rearview mirror, without having to bend. It's also helpful to place the car seat on the driver's side so you don't have to walk the way around your vehicle each time you want to put your Nania BEONE Baby Car Seat Access Grey in or out of their car seat.

If you own a car with two back seats, you can put the infant car seat on either side so long as it isn't behind the passenger side air bag. If you must decide between installing an infant car seat on either the left or the right side of your vehicle, install it on the driver's side.

4. Booster Seats

Children who outgrow their infant car seat due to weight or height must be fitted with a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly. This can only happen if they are at a minimum of 4 feet 9 inches tall and have reached the top of their headrest (check the guidelines of the manufacturer of your seat for exact measurements).

Booster seats assist in positioning the lap and shoulder belt properly. They also limit the distance that a child's neck moves during collisions, which reduces the risk of injury. Head movement is the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents which are the most frequent fatality for children between the ages of 4 and 8.

If a Disney highback booster for Kids 15-36kg isn't properly used, the lap portion can travel over a child’s abdomen and cause serious injuries in an accident. This can be avoided with a belt guide on the booster, which stops the lap belt from sliding up onto a child's stomach or getting over armrests.

Many boosters are designed with armrests, handles, or guide slots that aid to place the lap belt low and flat across a child's upper thighs. This ensures that the lap belt begins and stays on a child's sturdy hip bones instead of being pushed up into their soft stomach area during a crash.

Certain booster seats feature the seatbelt locking mechanism which locks the seatbelt in place when a child is seated in them. This can keep the lap belt from slipping up and over the child's abdomen. This will prevent the seatbelt from being pulled up over a child’s face. This could cause airway obstruction and hypoxia as well neck strain.

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