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September 21st, 2009 | 
Author: Car Seats and Child Safety: National Guidelines (U.S.)
Another informative article from Levi Quinn.
Having your child restrained properly in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt is very important. Not only does it give your child a better chance of withstanding an accident but it is also the law. Laws vary from state to state as far as age, weight, height and what type of seat the child should be restrained in. So you should check with the state you live in to find out what the laws are for that particular state.
However the best rule of thumb is to follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) guidelines. The NHTSA recommends that children stay in appropriate car seats through 8 years old, 80 pounds, or up to 4’9″ in height.
Birth to Age One
For birth through one year of age, NHTSA recommends that infants should be an infant-only or rear-facing convertible seat and should ride rear facing up to one year of age or at least 20 pounds. Rear-facing seats should be at a 30 to 45 degree angle.
It may be hard for some parents to drive with their infant facing in the opposite direction. It almost seems unnatural not to be able to see your baby. But just as it is important to support a newborn’s head as you cradle them in your arms, it is also important that their head and neck be protected in a vehicle. Since baby’s neck muscles are not fully developed all those bumps in the road, twist and turns and sometimes-sudden stops can really impact a tiny baby. The rear-facing seat helps minimize these motions for the baby. You can purchase some mirrors to use so that you can keep an eye on your baby while they are in the rear-facing car seat.
One to Four Years
Children 1 to 4 years old and weigh 20 to 40 pounds should be in a convertible or forward facing car seat.
Four to Eight Years
Some states only require children to be restrained in car seats until the age of four. However, seat belts usually don’t fit most four-year-olds properly. The NHTSA recommends that children who are 4 to 8 years old and more than 40 pounds, should be in a belt positioning booster seat either backless or high back.
Eight Years and Up
All children under the age of 12 should ride in the backseat. Never seat an infant or child in a position where an airbag can be deployed. When used with seat belts, air bags work very well to protect teenagers and adults. However, air bags can be very dangerous to children, particularly those riding in rear-facing car safety seats and to child passengers who are not properly positioned. Even in a relatively low-speed crash, the air bag can inflate, strike the car safety seat, and cause serious brain and neck injury and death.
Remember to Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions
Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions for your car safety seat, write or call the company’s customer service department. They will ask you for the model number, name of seat, and date of manufacture. The manufacturer’s address and phone number are on the label on the seat. Also be sure to follow the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual about using car safety seats.
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when should i but my second childs car seat?
so i’m 19 week pregnant and just bought my daughter a car seat because the one i bought her is so uncomfortable for her when she sleeps her head is so kinked that she keeps watching up. and we do alot of driving so….and so i am just wondering when people bought there car seats….and if you got it for a gift i don’t really need that i just need those that have bought the car seat them selves…no offence to the other ladies…i just want to know if i would be buying to early in buying it now?
i’m just really hesitate because before this i miss carryed at 10 weeks but now i’m 19 week s i’m just really nervous still.
How old is your daughter? Can you use that car seat for your new baby and upgrade for your daughter when the time comes?
Otherwise, the chances of miscarriges are very slim after 12 weeks. You are past that now at 19 weeks, so I think buying now or anytime soon is a fine idea.
Britax First Class SI Car Seat Product Features – Kiddicare
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First Class Si is a versatile combination seat. It is installed rear facing for your newborn, and forward facing from 9kg to 18kg approx 9 months to 4 years Deep, Softly Padded side wings for optimum side impact protection Ideal if your has outgrown an infant carrier but is not yet ready to travel forward facing When rear facing, the unique extended recline position combines with the newborn insert for a more natural sleeping position Compatible with a wider range of car seat models as the alternative seat- belt buckles The slim base gives a good fit in modern sculpted car seats From 9kg onwards the First Class can be installed as a forward facing seat provided your child can confidently sit unaided When forward facing the 5 position ensure a comfortable journey for your child whether awake or asleep, playing or dozing Weight of car seat 7.85 kg approx
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Toni’s Legacy
Our daughter Toni died from injuries she received in a car accident in 1999. She was only restrained by an adult seatbelt which gave here the chest injuries that stole away her life. Had she have been properly restrained in an age appropriate car seat she may be here with us today.
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Baby High Top Booties – Toddler/Child Size
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how can i disable a passenger car seat in a rover 214 so that i can have a car seat in the front passenger sea?
i have a rover 214 si and want to disable the front airbag for the passenger seat only, so that i can put my childs rear facing car seat in the passsenger seat
There is usually a key switch at the side of the dashboard on the passengers side to deactivate the airbag on that side
The Mutsy Urban Rider
Stroller technology has advanced, especially with the Mutsy Urban Rider Stroller System. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy takes you on a tour of this baby stroller and explains the many great features that separate it from other strollers. Whether your baby is currently using a bassinet or a car seat, this pushchair is designed to handle all stages of development. It also makes a great travel stroller. DadLabs ep. 280. This video is brought to you by New Belgium Brewing.
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Aprica Euro Turn HIDX Car Seat 1 Kiddicare
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Aprica Euro Turn HiDX car seats which have the added benefit of thermo ventilation, which increases air circulation around the baby’s head and foot cushion. The Aprica car seat is revolutionary in its ability to lay an infant in a flat position, protecting the baby’s fragile head and spinal cord and ensuring that your baby breathes securely and sleeps comfortably for the first crucial years of there life. The revolutionary design of this car seat allows baby to lie in the most natural position for newborn with there arms bent in the shape of a “W” and their legs bent in the of the letter “M”. A double trapezoid seat structure allows their arms to move freely, helping to prevent hip joint dislocation. Researchers have also found that sitting a baby in an upright posture can lead to compression of the abdomen and oxygen de-saturation. Lying them in a flat bed protects babies from such dangers. Babies neck muscles and ligaments are not yet fully developed. Their spines are straight, and motor nerves and muscles are also undeveloped. Sleep protection keeps babies who have soft neck and hips in a stable posture to protect comfortable sleep and biological rhythms. Marshmallow G cushioning is a shock absorbing structure that protects the brain (cervical vertebrae) and neck of delicate babies who are sensitive to vibration
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Childcare Safety Seats Crash Tested – Presented By The…
Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured in traffic accidents, in most cases because they are not strapped into the correct safety equipment. For Volvo, child safety has always been a major focus, and its safety engineers and designers are consistently looking into implementing new safety features and measures to ensure the safe transportation of child and adults alike.
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