For many years pediatricians have advised parents that car seats can be turned around shortly after their first birthday. Now, the nation's largest organization of pediatricians is telling its members and parents that children's car seats should remain rear-facing until at least their second birthday and preferably even longer.
This comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics by research showing children under 2 are 75% less likely to die or be severely injured in a crash if they are in rear-facing child car seat. The academy also now suggests that children remain in a seat with a five-point safety harness as long as possible and should only move to a booster seat when the children exceed height and weight limits for the five-point harness.
Baby equipment standards are very important when purchasing and just as important when renting. Be sure to check with your baby rental equipment companies to ensure quality compliance.
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