My little one just turned 1, is 22 lbs and is rather tall for his age. I'm a little confused on when exactly it is okay to face him forward. Is it okay for my little one to face forward? Does it depend on the car seat? Can someone give me some clarification please? Thx!
Re: When To Face Car Seat Forward
We won't be turning DD until she exceeds the height/weight limits of the seat. Plenty of research supports rear facing is safest.
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Just had our 1 year checkup yesterday - DD is 24lbs. Doc said to keep her rear facing for as long as possible. In my car she will stay rear facing until she reaches the weight limit for the car seat to be rear facing(30lbs). In DH's truck we needed to turn her forward facing because of how the seat fits - she rides in the truck maybe once a month. Doc said that was fine - it's just best to keep them rear facing as long as possible.
Really it is up to you as a parent to decide what works best for you. Between me and several friends with kids about the same age it's about 50/50 for rear or forward facing. I know that probably doesn't help but that's the "fun" part of parenting - you get to make the tough decisions.
IVE been debating this issue too. i have two older sons (15 and 16) i forward faced them the day they turned one. my 10 yr old daughter too. they change the rules with everything. i was a belly sleeper my mom said, i put my sons on there stomachs. so it really is what you feel comfortable with, im waiting a little longer but will probably turn her around in the next couple months shes only 21 pounds. good luck on your decision
IVE been debating this issue too. i have two older sons (15 and 16) i forward faced them the day they turned one. my 10 yr old daughter too. they change the rules with everything. i was a belly sleeper my mom said, i put my sons on there stomachs (just an example of how they change rules). so it really is what you feel comfortable with, im waiting a little longer but will probably turn her around in the next couple months shes only 21 pounds. good luck on your decision