Safety Forward Facing Car Seat

Check the car seat manual and labels on the car seat for weight and height limits.

Safety forward facing car seat.

If using a seat belt make sure it runs through the forward facing belt path be sure to follow car safety seat instructions and that the seat belt is locked and tightened. When children outgrow their rear facing car seats they should be buckled in a forward facing car seat in the back seat until they reach the upper weight or height limit of their car seat. At that point the seat can be converted into a forward facing. If using the lower anchors make sure that the weight of your child plus the weight of the seat does not exceed 65 pounds.

Your child can use a forward facing child car seat when they re over 15 months old. As a forward facing car seat with a harness it tops out at 90 pounds and as a booster your child can use this seat up to 120 pounds. Forward facing car seat has a harness and tether that limits your child s forward movement during a crash. Created to grow with your child the graco 4ever dlx 4 in 1 infant to toddler car seat can be adjusted for use a rear facing harness forward facing harness high back booster and a backless booster.

Never turn forward facing before child meets all. A child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the weight or height limit of their forward facing harnesses which is typically between 40 and 65 pounds. Most convertible car seats can be used in the rear facing position until a child reaches the weight limit typically 40 to 50 pounds. Properly installed forward facing in the back seat using the top tether if available.

If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates it could hit the back of a rear facing car seat right where your child s head is and cause a serious or fatal injury. This car seat supports 4 lbs up to 120 lbs allowing your child to ride safely. Age height weight requirements set by safety seat manufacturer for forward facing. When children outgrow the rear facing safety seat they should ride in a forward facing safety seat as long as possible up to the upper height or weight limit of the harnesses.