We switched Rylan at age 1 because of the room the seat took up in our car. Seems selfish now when I watch the video. I will be keeping Tatum rf until 2.
I often notice pictures of kids in cars on facebook. More often than not I see that they aren't buckled in safely. Just because car seats have a 5 point harness, doesn't mean your baby is safe!
The straps need to go over the baby's shoulder snug against their neck. The middle clip needs to be fairly tight against the chest (you should be able to fit no more than one finger in there) and at the same height as the baby's nipple line or armpit. All straps need to be straight (not twisted).
This is Rylan in her last trip in the infant seat. We made the switch to a rf convertible seat shortly after this picture.
So this is what the seat looked like before it got caked in stale timbits and apple juice!
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Great post. Yes, extended rear facing is safest for your child. There are some seats on the market that will allow rear facing until 3 years old (obviously that depends on the size of your 3 year old).
ReplyDeleteI wanted to comment that you want no more than one finger at the shoulders and chest. Two is too many.
I'm a car seat tech and did a post with a few more tips that you'll want to read... http://mapsgirl.blogspot.com/2008/12/car-seat-installation-tips.html
Mapsgirl - Thanks for the link, I will definitely be checking it out! I'm a paramedic and have seen car seats installed incorrectly way too many times. Also, thanks for pointing out that only 1 finger should fit behind the straps.
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