Here is a crash test of a 12 month old RFing https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v163/jen_nah/carseats/?action=view¤t=video06A_MGA_213_RearFace-Convertib.flv
Then, here is the SAME 12 month old FFing https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v163/jen_nah/carseats/?action=view¤t=video06B_MGA_213_ForwardFace-Conver.flv
Date: 2010-06-22, 11:02AM EDT Reply to: sale-n3juj-1804790278@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
DID YOU KNOW... The chest clip should sit at armpit level?
DID YOU KNOW... putting your child in the car is the most dangerous thing your child does every day?
DID YOU KNOW... motor vehicle accidents are the number 1 killer of children?
DID YOU KNOW... according to a recent NHTSA study, 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly?
DID YOU KNOW... you should replace your seat if involved in a car crash?
DID YOU KNOW... you can keep your little one rear facing past the age of 1 year old and 20 pounds? You child would be 75% less likely to die or be seriously injured and it will give your child optimal protection?
DID YOU KNOW... the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) is now recommending children stay rear facing AT LEAST to the age of 2 years old and 30 pounds?
DID YOU KNOW... children under the age of 5 in booster seats are more likely to experience head and abdominal injuries than their harnessed counterparts?
DID YOU KNOW... children should remain harnessed until they are mature enough & big enough to sit in a booster, which is typically around age 6 ?
DID YOU KNOW... a child should stay in a booster till the age of 8 years old OR 4 feet 9 inches or passes the 5 Step Test (google it!)
DID YOU KNOW... children should not ride in the front seat (especially RF children), when a back seat is available, until atleast age 13?
DID YOU KNOW... you should not use both the latch and seat belt to install your car seat?
DID YOU KNOW... you should never buy a used car seat from someone you do not know?
DID YOU KNOW... car seats expire?
DID YOU KNOW... there is not a "BEST" car seat out on the market, the BEST car seat is one that fits your child and your car. It is not a one size fits all?
DID YOU KNOW... when rear facing the child's harness straps need to be coming at or below their shoulders and when forward facing they must come from at or above their shoulders?
DID YOU KNOW...If you can pinch slack in the harness at the collarbone, it's too loose? Straps should stay on the shoulders at ALL times.
DID YOU KNOW...no bulky clothing or jackets should be worn while in the car seat. If you have to loosen the harness straps to accommodate the clothing then it is too bulky and should be removed as it is not safe!
DID YOU KNOW... you should NEVER use a seat over the weight limit? Also they have outgrown the car seat rear facing when there is less than 1 inch of hard shell above their head and when forward facing the child has outgrown the seat when the top USEABLE harness slots are coming from behind the shoulders or the tip of the child's ears are above the top of the shell (whichever comes first.)
DID YOU KNOW... you should not use any aftermarket products (meaning any product that did not come with your car seat) like bundle me's, car seat cover straps, head supports, custom made covers, etc? This will void the warranty of your seat not to mention these products just are not safe to use with your seat.
DID YOU KNOW...not all carseats fit ALL babies, some convertibles will work for newborns, others will not, some infant seats are MADE for preemies, others are not. For example a Britax convertible can not be used with a newborn, a preemie under 5lbs can not fit in a Graco Snugride.
DID YOU KNOW...you can take your child and your car seat to a Certified Car Passenger Safety Tech to have your seat properly installed. They will teach and show you how to do it yourself as well! They will also show you how to buckle your child up safely as well You can find a CPST in your area at: https://seatcheck.org
If you think that at 13 months and 21 lbs your child is fine forward facing, you've never had a crash. Don't wait until it is too late to find out about the increased safety benefits of Extended Rear Facing
Re: I need the RF vs FF youtube link again please
https://www.kyledavidmiller.org/
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y2DVfqFhseo
https://youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2LFo8vVi04&NR=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pDnBO76RFM&feature=related
https://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/c...trics;109/3/550
https://www.carseat.org/Resources/633.pdf
https://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
https://www.car-safety.org/rearface.html
https://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum.aspx
https://www.thecarseatlady.com/car_seats/re...cing_seats.html
https://myangelsaliandpeanut.tripod.com/id5.html
https://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm
https://www.aap.org/family/1to2yrs.htm
https://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/travelsafetytips.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRP7ynNI8mI
https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9916868
https://www.carseatsite.com/rear-face_article.htm
Here are a few crash test links to show you the difference in rear facing vs forward facing:
https://www.oeamtc.at/netautor/html_seiten/...icosipriori.mpg
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rsqE-uOtMM4&mode=related&search
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K62Ea8Fs4ng...related&search
Here is a crash test of a 12 month old RFing
https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v163/jen_nah/carseats/?action=view¤t=video06A_MGA_213_RearFace-Convertib.flv
Then, here is the SAME 12 month old FFing
https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v163/jen_nah/carseats/?action=view¤t=video06B_MGA_213_ForwardFace-Conver.flv
along the same topic this was just posted on my local CL & I thought you could use it
CAR SEAT SAFETY INFO (Everywhere)
Date: 2010-06-30, 10:39PM CDT
Reply to: sale-spzzm-1820155983@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2010-06-22, 11:02AM EDT
Reply to: sale-n3juj-1804790278@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
DID YOU KNOW... The chest clip should sit at armpit level?
DID YOU KNOW... putting your child in the car is the most dangerous thing your child does every day?
DID YOU KNOW... motor vehicle accidents are the number 1 killer of children?
DID YOU KNOW... according to a recent NHTSA study, 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly?
DID YOU KNOW... you should replace your seat if involved in a car crash?
DID YOU KNOW... you can keep your little one rear facing past the age of 1 year old and 20 pounds? You child would be 75% less likely to die or be seriously injured and it will give your child optimal protection?
DID YOU KNOW... the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) is now recommending children stay rear facing AT LEAST to the age of 2 years old and 30 pounds?
DID YOU KNOW... children under the age of 5 in booster seats are more likely to experience head and abdominal injuries than their harnessed counterparts?
DID YOU KNOW... children should remain harnessed until they are mature enough & big enough to sit in a booster, which is typically around age 6 ?
DID YOU KNOW... a child should stay in a booster till the age of 8 years old OR 4 feet 9 inches or passes the 5 Step Test (google it!)
DID YOU KNOW... children should not ride in the front seat (especially RF children), when a back seat is available, until atleast age 13?
DID YOU KNOW... you should not use both the latch and seat belt to install your car seat?
DID YOU KNOW... you should never buy a used car seat from someone you do not know?
DID YOU KNOW... car seats expire?
DID YOU KNOW... there is not a "BEST" car seat out on the market, the BEST car seat is one that fits your child and your car. It is not a one size fits all?
DID YOU KNOW... when rear facing the child's harness straps need to be coming at or below their shoulders and when forward facing they must come from at or above their shoulders?
DID YOU KNOW...If you can pinch slack in the harness at the collarbone, it's too loose? Straps should stay on the shoulders at ALL times.
DID YOU KNOW...no bulky clothing or jackets should be worn while in the car seat. If you have to loosen the harness straps to accommodate the clothing then it is too bulky and should be removed as it is not safe!
DID YOU KNOW... you should NEVER use a seat over the weight limit? Also they have outgrown the car seat rear facing when there is less than 1 inch of hard shell above their head and when forward facing the child has outgrown the seat when the top USEABLE harness slots are coming from behind the shoulders or the tip of the child's ears are above the top of the shell (whichever comes first.)
DID YOU KNOW... you should not use any aftermarket products (meaning any product that did not come with your car seat) like bundle me's, car seat cover straps, head supports, custom made covers, etc? This will void the warranty of your seat not to mention these products just are not safe to use with your seat.
DID YOU KNOW...not all carseats fit ALL babies, some convertibles will work for newborns, others will not, some infant seats are MADE for preemies, others are not. For example a Britax convertible can not be used with a newborn, a preemie under 5lbs can not fit in a Graco Snugride.
DID YOU KNOW...you can take your child and your car seat to a Certified Car Passenger Safety Tech to have your seat properly installed. They will teach and show you how to do it yourself as well! They will also show you how to buckle your child up safely as well
If you think that at 13 months and 21 lbs your child is fine forward facing, you've never had a crash. Don't wait until it is too late to find out about the increased safety benefits of Extended Rear Facing