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Can an Infant Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat?

When children are outgrowing their infant car seats, they can move to convertible or all-in-one car seats. These car seats can be used rear-facing or forward-facing, however they have to meet certain weight and age requirements.

Car seats should never be placed in front of a vehicle seat equipped with airbags, as the force of the deployed airbag can be fatal for infants and children.

1. The 1.5 Inch Rule

Many parents ask whether the infant car seat could 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 and the child is in the front seat, they could have their head hit by an airbag, especially if they are in the front seat. The result is that the airbag can injure or kill the baby.

This is why infant car seats are designed to be rear-facing only. The seat's back rests against the rear of the car seat in the event of a collision, ensuring the best protection for your baby.

A rear-facing car seats protects your child's head and neck more effectively than a front-facing one that offers only little protection. The headrest keeps your child from slipping off the shoulder straps in an accident. The harness keeps the chest clip high above the shoulders.

It's important to keep it in mind that there are ZERO known instances of children riding forward-facing seats breaking their legs when they hit the rear of the seat. This occurs when a child's feet rise and become caught against the rear of the seat, which puts enormous pressure on the leg bones. This is not something you should put your child at risk of.

There are numerous programs in the US that offer infant car seats at a discount or for free for parents who meet the requirements. This is a great chance to get your child in a secure car seat before they grow out of it. It can be used for many years.

The majority of the newer infant car seats come with a base that they click into and out of, making them much more user-friendly than older models. This feature is particularly beneficial when traveling with children since you can keep the seat installed and ready to use even when changing vehicles.

Before you put your child in the car seat check if the car seat back will touch the car seat's back by measuring the center of the seat and measuring it with a tape to determine. This area can be tested with many items, including the blade of a key, or the length of the wireless earbuds. After that, you should check the instructions on your car seat as well as the vehicle owner's manual to see whether you can alter the angle of the car seat to remove the space.

2. Harness Position

Preemies and newborns frequently are prone to fall into a risky chin-to-chest posture in infant car seats, bouncy chairs, strollers, swings and other equipment for children. In a crash the children could be injured or crushed by the chest clip. To avoid this, ensure that the straps on your shoulder begin a little below and then come upwards over the shoulders of the child and make sure you tighten them. The straps must be tight enough to pinch excess fabric to each other. This is known as the Pinch Test. Overly bulky outer layers such as winter coats may hinder this so be sure to remove them before placing your child in their seat.

The chest clip is made for a crash, but it can compress the neck of the child if it's too low or are too loose. It's also crucial that the chest clip is not located in the neck opening of the collar - the buckle should be positioned at armpit height.

In the event of a crash who are rear-facing will likely slide up the seat. The harness straps must be sufficient to support the child's neck and head. It is important to place the straps on the shoulders. If the straps are placed too low, they may slide through the neck opening of the infant or over their ears. If they're too loose, they could reach the child's face.

Make sure that the shoulder straps are securely fitted and in the slots above or at the shoulders of your child. Newborns may require an infant car seat swivel insert (often included in the car seat) to raise their shoulders so they can reach the slot. Some infant car seats have built-in angle indicators or adjustors to assist with this, and you can always check the instructions that came with your seat.

3. Rear-Facing Only

While some parents might be tempted to flip their infant car seat to face forward, due to their child's legs being too short in the rear-facing position really no reason why you should. The rear-facing position is safer than a forward-facing one because in the event of a collision, the baby's body will press against the seat and their neck and spine will be supported. Forward-facing children's bodies are thrown backwards against the vehicle and could cause serious injuries.

Additionally, many infant car seats have an integrated angle indicator so you can make sure that the seat is properly installed. Also, you should ensure that your child's head is flat on the seat, and that the straps are on their shoulders rather than under their arms. You should be able to squeeze a tiny bit of fabric on their shoulder to confirm that the harness is snug enough. It is also important to check the strap around the crotch to make sure that it is at a level with the armpits, rather than at the waist. You should also read the manual for your infant car seat in front seat (similar website) car seat so you are aware of how to properly use it.

Most manufacturers suggest that children ride rear-facing until at least one year old or until they reach their car seat's weight and height limits. Some states have laws requiring infants to be rear-facing for at minimum two years.

Install the infant car seat on the middle seat of a vehicle with only one back seat. This will allow you to view your child easily through the rearview mirror without having to bend. Installing the car seat on the driver's side can make it easier to get your child into and out of the seat.

If you own a car that has two back seats you can put the infant car seat on either side as long as it's not behind the passenger side air bag. If you have to choose between installing an infant car seat on the left or right side of your vehicle, install it on the driver’s side.

4. Booster Seats

Children who have outgrown their infant car seat due to their weight and height will require an additional booster until the newborn car seat insert's seat belt fits them properly. This can only be done when the child is at least 4'9" tall and has reached the top of the headrest.

Booster seats can assist in positioning the lap belt and shoulder properly. They also limit the amount that a child's neck moves during a collision, reducing the risk of injuries. Motor vehicle accidents are the most fatal killer of children between the ages of 4-8, and head movement is the biggest culprit.

If a booster isn't properly used the lap belt could be able to slide over the abdomen of a child and cause serious injuries in the event of an accident. This is avoided by using a belt guide on the booster to stop the lap belt from sliding onto a child's stomach, or getting over armrests.

Many boosters come with small handles or armrests, or guide slots to place the lap belt low and flat on the child's upper legs. This will ensure that the lapbelt starts and stays on the hipbones of a child's strength instead of slipping up into their soft abdomen area during an accident.

Certain booster seats are equipped with an automatic seat belt locking mechanism to ensure that the belt is locked in place while the child is in it, and this can help in preventing the lap belt from moving up over the abdomen of a child. This can to stop the seat belt from being pulled upwards over a child's face. This could lead to hypoxia and airway obstruction, as well as neck strain.