Hey Mommies, have you heard? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released new guidelines to consider when deciding what type of carseat to purchase and when to make the transition from rear-facing to forward-facing.
In a new policy published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online March 21), the AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat. It also advises that most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
“The ‘age 2’ recommendation is not a deadline, but rather a guideline to help parents decide when to make the transition,” Dr. Durbin said. “Smaller children will benefit from remaining rear-facing longer, while other children may reach the maximum height or weight before 2 years of age."
When it comes to our children's safety, it's always best to practice prudence.
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