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NEW! Keep Children in Rear-facing Car Seats until age 2 Years.

New research indicates that children ages 12-23 months are more than FIVE TIMES  SAFER riding rear-facing in a car safety seat than those who rode in forward-facing seats. To put it another way , the research has shown they are 75% less likely to die or experience serious injury when they ride in a rear-facing car seat.

There is no truth to the myth that leg injuries are more common with rear-facing car seats.  Even though the child may appear a bit cramped or awkward looking,  they are far safer in a rear-facing car seat until they are 2 years old. Remember motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in children.  


Here are some facts:

All infants (up to 12 months) should ride rear-facing in either an infant or convertible car seat.

If an infant seat is used, the infant should be switched to a rear-facing convertible seat once the maximum height (when the infant's head is within 1 inch of the top of the seat), and weight (usually 22 to 32 lbs) have been reached as suggested by the car seat manufacturer.

Toddlers should remain in a rear-facing convertible seat until they have reached the maximum height and weight recommended for the car seat model or at least until the age of 2 years.

The rear-facing recommendation is not yet the law,  but just an important safety tip to follow.


Here is yet another simple way that you can protect your children and keep them safe!