does my 1 year old need to be rear facing?
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long recommended that―infants ride in rear-facing car seats, and in 2018 the AAP updated that recommendation to encourage rear facing for as long as possible, until a child reaches the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.
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*If your Model S is equipped with rear facing child seats, these seats are child safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range (see page 12).
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Seating Position Children ages 1 to 5 and who weigh between 20 to 39 pounds must use a forward-facing child safety seat in the back seat. Children 5 and under and who weigh 40 to 80 pounds must use a booster seat secured by a lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible) in the back seat.
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All children should ride in the rear seat until age 13. They should be buckled up in a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt that is right for their age and size.
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Legally, children can't sit in the front seat until they are eight years old, but even then it isn't advisable. If there is an airbag in the front passenger seat, it is never legal to have a rear-facing car seat in the front seat.
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Babies can legally move to a front facing seat at the 9kg minimum weight, but they must fit in the harness and also be able to sit unaided for a minimum of 30 minutes - no less. Moving your child forward facing at 9kg is not just as safe as having them rear facing.
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We recommend carrying your baby on your back only after the age of 12 months since the back-carrying position makes it harder to keep an eye on your baby.
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Infant-only seats are designed to protect babies from birth until they reach up to 35 pounds (about 16 kilograms), depending on the model. Infant car seats should always be installed to face the rear of the car. A small child is much less likely to die or be seriously injured when in a rear-facing seat.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that it's safe to let your baby sleep on their side if they're able to comfortably roll over on their own. After the age of about 4 months, your baby will be stronger and have better motor skills.
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A convertible car seat can change to adapt to your growing baby's needs. You can install it as a rear-facing car seat for your newborn through age 2 (or longer, if they haven't reached the height and weight limit), then you can turn it around when your toddler is big enough to face forward.
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CPS Technician Big picture, captain's chairs are very safe, as is bench seating. More importantly, of course, is that your one year old is riding rear facing in a car seat that fits properly in your car, is installed correctly, and is used correctly each and every ride.
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A child up to 8 years old, unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches, must ride in a child safety seat. From birth to as long as possible, up to the weight or height limit of the seat. At a minimum, keep rear-facing until age 1 and 20 lbs.
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But this legislation also states that children can be kept in rear-facing car seats until they are four years old. However, it's important to remember that age is a guide, and the height of the child is a better indicator of when your child is ready to turn forward facing or change into their next seat.
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If your baby is able to flip himself onto his stomach while sleeping, it's okay to leave him that way. By the time he can do this, his risk for SIDS is much lower. But you should still continue to put him down to sleep on his back until he reaches age 1.
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Child Car Seats. According to California State Law, children must be seated in the rear seat of a vehicle in an appropriate car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4'9″ tall. Children must remain in a rear facing car seat until they weigh 40 pounds or more or are at least 40 inches tall.
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According to California State Law, children must be seated in the rear seat of a vehicle in an appropriate car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4'9″ tall. Children must remain in a rear facing car seat until they weigh 40 pounds or more or are at least 40 inches tall.
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As of 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) recommends children remain in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat (usually 36 inches and 30 to 35 pounds).