Rear-Facing vs. Front-Facing vs. Booster: Which Car Seat Is Right for Your Child?
What type of car seat best suits your child's needs? It's a matter of weight, size, and age. Let's talk about the options.
From birth, your infant needs to be in a rear-facing car seat. This configuration provides maximum protection for your baby in case an accident occurs. The curved seat supports the baby's head, neck, and back from any impacts. When the baby outgrows the rear-facing seat, that's the time to move to a front-facing model. This configuration uses a harness and tether system to keep the baby and the seat in place during a crash. Children up to seven years old can benefit from this arrangement.
Once your child reaches the weight and height limitations of the front-facing model, it's time to use a booster seat. These seats elevate the kid to where the seat belt sits firmly across the shoulder and hips. You can find a family-friendly vehicle here at Ed Shults Chevrolet in Jamestown, NY.