How long do you plan to rear-face your child?
Do you know that
rear-facing as long as possible at least until the age of 2 years old and preferably up to maximum weight/height limits of their convertible car seat is the recommendation of the American
Academy of Pediatricians.
Rear-facing car seats are not considered a safety risk just because a child's legs are bent at the knees or because they can touch/kick the vehicle seat.
After writing this post I realized I would need to revise my post and include some information that might help others understand why we are trying to rear-face as long as possible. His legs being too long for the car seat has been questioned. I want you to think about this. In an accident that would be bad enough to break a child's legs it would be bad enough to break a child's neck. I would not want either to happen but if I would have to choose a broken leg can be fixed much easier than a broken neck.
If you are not sure that rear-facing is best for your child please watch the video below. I would like to hear what you think.
Rear-facing car seats are not considered a safety risk just because a child's legs are bent at the knees or because they can touch/kick the vehicle seat.
After writing this post I realized I would need to revise my post and include some information that might help others understand why we are trying to rear-face as long as possible. His legs being too long for the car seat has been questioned. I want you to think about this. In an accident that would be bad enough to break a child's legs it would be bad enough to break a child's neck. I would not want either to happen but if I would have to choose a broken leg can be fixed much easier than a broken neck.
If you are not sure that rear-facing is best for your child please watch the video below. I would like to hear what you think.
To ensure the safety of your child make sure your car seat is installed properly and the child fits the car seat by both weight and height. Please secure them properly a loose belt is not a safe belt.
As you can see by the photos. Pooh Bear is rear-facing and he will be two and a half the end of May. He is very tall for his age. We hope to keep him rear-facing at least until three.
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Have a safe and happy week.
