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 Forward-facing Basics Since rear-facing is much safer than forward-facing, we should ask why anyone (besides the driver) would ride forward-facing. Who sits forward-facing? Kids who have outgrown their child safety seat's rear-facing height or weight limits. What seats can be used forward-facing? There are three types: 1. Convertible seats. These can be used rear-facing OR forward-facing 2. Combination seats. These can be used forward-facing OR as booster seats. 3. Forward-facing only seats. These are useful for kids with special needs or when big kids must ride in vehicles with lap-only belts. Where does the seat go in the vehicle? The center of the back seat is the safest place in the car--it is 43% safer than the side seats. When is my child too big for his forward-facing seat? There are three things to look for to see if your child is too big for his forward-facing seat: 1. Weight limit. Your child must not exceed the child safety seat's maximum weight limit. Check your instruction manual for your seat's limits. Maximum weight limits range from 40 to 80 pounds. 2. Head Height limit. Your child's ears must not be taller than the top of the child safety seat. 3. Shoulder Height limit. Your child's shoulders must not be higher than the top harness strap slot used for forward-facing 5-point harness mode. Should I buy a big seat with a high weight limit? High-weight harness child safety seats are becoming more popular, and for good reason. 1. Safer than booster seats |
