What is the appropriate age for a child to face forward in a child seat?
2006-11-07 11:27:54 · 14 answers · asked by LiBrA2006 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It goes by weight and age. At least 12 months and 20 pounds. More recently the recommendation was 18 months.
2006-11-07 11:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child has to be 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. in order to face forward in a child seat. Not one or the other, but both age and weight must be met.
2006-11-07 11:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over 20 pounds and 1 year.
2006-11-07 11:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a combination of 2 things. 20lbs and over 1 year. This is because prior to one year the muscles in the neck are not strong enough for a front facing impact. I know this because my son was 20lbs by the time he was 7 months old (his dad is 6'5, and he is also very tall for his age).
2006-11-07 11:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by webcatllc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 year old and at least 20 pounds is the current recommendation. However, you may want to ask your pediatrician. Good luck.
2006-11-07 11:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least 20 pounds and 1 year old
2006-11-07 11:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 year old. but they also Have to be 20 pounds
2006-11-07 13:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby should be 1 year old AND at least 20 lbs
2006-11-07 12:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by revmissus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 pounds
2006-11-07 11:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 year and 5 months old
2006-11-07 11:30:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋