The short clips of crash tests in this video are enough to convince me...it's legal to turn the car seat forward facing at one year of age, but there is very good reason to keep it rear facing until your child has hit the height or weight limit for rear facing. Unfortunately, our tall one will probably hit it a little early, but I will keep it as is for as long as possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2DVfqFhseo&NR=1
Later on when they are moving up to a big kid seat, choose a 5 point harness instead of a booster seat with the car's seat belt. Here's why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2kO8AxKbrM&feature=related
And for Heaven's sake, everybody drive carefully! Don't take for granted the damage cars can do to you or someone else when you are driving too fast or not paying close enough attention! Please try to leave home early or just deal with being late if you are running behind schedule, like I always am.
10 years ago
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