Another FF/RF Question Sorry Britax specific

clstoblg

Lurker here.  I know I read that you are only supposed to RF up to a combined weight of 40lbs.  My Britax specifically says it can be rear facing up until the child is 40lbs but the weight of the seat is 19.5 lbs.  Do any of you know does the new rule trump the specific seat specifications/recommendations?  My son is 29lbs so obviously over the 40lb combined limit.  Below is from the Britax website.

Any suggestions?

Child Weight (lbs)	Rear Facing: 5 - 40 Forward Facing: 1 year and 20, up to 70
Child Standing Height (in)	49 or less
Child Seated Shoulder Height (in)	Rear Facing: 9 - 16.75 Forward Facing: 12 - 16.75
Product Weight (lbs)	19.5
Product Dimensions (in)	18.5W x 26H x 21D
Seating Compartment Height (in)	23.5
Seat Area Depth / Width (in)	11 / 11
Shoulder Width (in)	13
Harness Slot Heights (in)	8.5 / 9.5 / 10.5 / 11.5 / 12.5 / 13.5 / 14.5 / 15.5 / 16.5 / 17.5
Buckle Strap Depths (in)	5 / 7.5

 

CMonkey515

There is no rule saying children shouldn't RF past a combined weight of 40 lbs. You are thinking of the rule for using the LATCH system. Seats should be secured using the belt system once the child and seat reach 40 lbs combined. You can absolutely kee

Scramblersmom

CMonkey515:

There is no rule saying children shouldn't RF past a combined weight of 40 lbs. You are thinking of the rule for u

clstoblg

thanks all sorry I was mistaken.  I was just freaking out when i thought it was 40.  thanks again!