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Can an Infant Car Seat In Front Seat Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat?

When children outgrow their infant car seats, they can change to convertible or all-in one car seats. These car seats are available in both forward-facing and rear-facing models however, they must meet certain weight and age requirements.

Car seats should not be placed in front of a vehicle seat equipped with airbags, as the force of the airbag can be fatal for babies and children.

1. The 1.5 Inch Rule

Many parents wonder if an infant car seat may be placed in front of the driver's seat, and the answer is always no. The reason for this is quite simple If a collision occurs, the child could have their head struck by an airbag, especially if they are in the front seat. The airbag can cause injury or even kill a baby.

This is why infant car seats are designed to be rear-facing only. In the event of a collision, the seat's back will rest against the rear of your car seat. This will provide the most protection for the infant.

Additionally, a rear-facing car seat protects the neck and head of your child more than a forward-facing one, which provides only minimal head and neck protection. The headrest keeps your child from slipping off the shoulder straps in an accident. The harness holds the chest clip high above the shoulders.

It's important to keep in mind that there have been ZERO known instances of children in forward-facing seats breaking their legs when they strike the rear of the seat. This happens when children's feet fly up and are sucked into the seat's back and put a great deal of stress on the bones of the leg. There is no reason to put your child at risk for this.

There are a variety of programs in the United States that provide infant car seats at a reduced price or at no cost to parents who qualify. This is a great chance to get your child in a secure car seat before they outgrow of it. It can be used for many years.

The majority of new infant newborn car seat insert seats have a base that they can click into and out of, which makes them much more user-friendly than older models. This feature is especially useful for traveling with young kids, as you can keep the seat in place and ready for use even when changing vehicles.

Before you buckle your child in make sure that the back of the car seat will touch the car seat's back by measuring the center of the seat and measuring with a tape to determine. A lot of things, like the blade of a key for the house or the length of earbuds that are wireless, are about 1.5 inches long and can be used to test for this space. Examine the directions for the car seat as well as the owner's manual for your vehicle to determine whether the angle is adjusted to eliminate the space.

2. Harness Position

In the infant car seats, bouncers, swings, strollers, and other toys for children, newborns and preemies can be in a dangerous position with their chests pressed against their chins. In a crash they can be injured by the chest clip or crushed by the harness straps that are too loose or have not been placed over their shoulders. To avoid this, ensure that the shoulder straps start a bit lower and move upwards over the shoulders of the child and be sure to tighten the straps. The straps should be snug enough that you can squeeze any fabric that is not tight enough - this is called the Pinch Test. Bulky outer layers like winter coats can hinder this so be sure to take them off prior to you buckle your child into their seat.

The chest clip is designed to break during a crash, but it may compress on a child's throat when it's too low or when the chest straps are too loose. The chest clip should not be placed in the neck opening. Instead it should be located at the armpit level.

In the event of a crash who are rear-facing may slide up the seat. The harness straps should be able to support the child's neck and head. It is crucial to place the straps over the shoulders. If the straps fall too low, they could slip through the neck opening of the baby or even over their ears. If they are too loose, they may touch the face of the child.

Make sure that the shoulder straps are securely fitted and in the slots above or at the child's shoulders. Newborns may require an infant insert (often included with the car seat), to lift their shoulders until they can reach the slot. Some infant car seats have angle indicators or adjustors that could assist you in this. You may also want to check the instructions that come with the seat.

3. Rear-Facing Only

While some parents may be tempted to flip their infant car seat around to face forward facing infant car seat because of their child's legs being too short in the rear-facing position, there is really no reason to do so. Rear-facing is safer than forward-facing, as the child'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.

Additionally, a lot of infant car seats have an angle indicator built-in so that you can be sure the seat is installed correctly. Also, you should ensure that your child's head is flat on the seat and that the straps are over their shoulders instead of under their arms. To check whether the harness is too tight you should be able to squeeze a small amount of material on the shoulder of your child. Check the crotch strap to make sure it is at the same level as the armpits and not at the waist. It is also recommended to read the manual of your infant car seat newborn car seat to be aware of the proper method of using it for your child.

The majority of manufacturers recommend that children ride rear-facing until they're at least one year old or until they reach their car seat's weight and height limits. Some states have laws that require infants to remain rear-facing until they reach the age of two years old.

If you own a vehicle with only one back seat, install the infant car seat in the middle so that you are able to easily see your child's reflection in your rearview mirror without having to lean over. Installing the car seat on the driver's side also makes it easier to get your child in and out of the seat.

If your vehicle has two rear seats the infant car seat can be installed on either side as that it is not in the airbag's direction on the passenger's side. If you need to choose between installing the infant car seat on the left or right side of the vehicle, you can put it on the driver's side.

4. Booster Seats

All children who outgrow their car seat for infants by weight and height should be fitted with a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt is fitted properly. This can only happen when they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and have reached the top of their headrest (check the seat manufacturer's recommendations for exact measurements).

Booster seats help to position the lap and shoulder belt correctly. Booster seats can also reduce how far the neck of a child moves during collisions, reducing the chance of injury. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children aged 4-8, and head motion is the main cause.

If a booster is used improperly the lap part of the belt may slide up to the abdomen of a child and cause serious injuries in an accident. This is avoided by using a belt guide on the booster, which stops the lap belt from sliding onto a child's stomach or getting over armrests.

A lot of boosters have handles that are small and armrests or guide slots to help place the lap belt low and flat on the child's upper legs. This will ensure that the lapbelt begins and stays on the child's strong hipbones instead of slipping upwards into their abdominal region during an accident.

Some booster seats are designed with a seat belt locking mechanism to keep the seat belt locked in place while the child is in it, and this can help in preventing the lap belt from slipping up over a child's abdomen. This can keep the seat belt from being pulled over a child’s face. This could cause hypoxia and airway obstruction, and neck strain.