At how many months can I have my baby sitting forward facing in her car seat? (I live in Kansas)?

Answer 1

In Indiana it's 12 months, I would think most states are on a similar time frame.

Answer 2

The law in all 50 states is 1 year and at least 20 lbs. However, the American Pediatrics Association is now strongly advising that all children under 2 years of age be in rear facing child restraints no matter what their weight. I am guessing that this will be the law in the not too distant future.

The best choice for child seats on the market is a convertible child seat. This is one that converts from rear facing to forward facing. You need to be careful though because some of the convertible seats' maximum weight in the rear facing position is 22 lbs. Try to find one that has a minimum of 35 lbs in the rear facing position and at least 45 lbs in the forward facing position. Expense-wise, they range from around $50 to $120. Keep in mind that just because the seat is more expensive doesn't mean it is better or safer for your child. I have found that the cheaper ones are just as good as the ones with all of the bells and whistles. This seat should last you until your child is approximately 4 years old.

At that time you will need to get a booster seat. Booster seats are really inexpensive (less than $20 at Walmart). The booster seat will last until your child no longer needs a separate restraint.

I know that buying a car seat for your child can be frustrating and sometimes overwhelming, so try to follow these guidelines and you should be just fine.

Feel free to reply to me if you want any more information.

Answer 3

Bare minimum is 20 pounds AND 1 year but the American Academy of Pediatrics and safety experts now recommend keeping your child rear facing to the max on their convertible carseat - usually 30-35 pounds. A young child's spine is not developed enough to withstand the forces upon it while forward facing in an accident. Contrary to undocumented myths, rear facing kids with their legs folded up on the seat back are not at grave risk for broken legs or pelvic bones and even if they were - the risk of broken legs is greatly outweighed by the risk for head and neck injuries and even death.

Please protect your child and keep her rear facing as long as possible.

Answer 4

I used to live in KS (now I live in NC), From what I can recall you can put your child in a front facing car seat at 12 months or 20 lbs whichever is sooner.
For me the 20 lbs came before the 12 month mark.

Answer 5

It's not just age, but also weight that determines when a child graduates to a forward-facing seat. It will be written on the packaging for the seat itself.

Answer 6

alot of times it varies on the size (height and weight) of your child. check your local newspaper, sometimes they have child seat checks. They will make sure that it's installed correctly and make sure that your child is secured properly. My son was in a front facing car seat when he was about 7 months old because he was to big for the infant care seat. So check with your local law enforcement they should be able to give you some information. Good luck!!!

Answer 7

I dont know about Kansas, but in Pennsylvania the child has to be at least 1 yr old.

Answer 8

It is one year AND 20 lbs.SO the baby must be a year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. SO if you have a 1 year old that weighs less than 20 lbs you must wait till they weigh more than 20 lbs.

Answer 9

Most rear facing car seats are up to 20-25 pounds. So after that. Although I would think there has to be a length requirement.
Check out this website it has laws for car seats varied by each state. Hope it helps.
http://www.elitecarseats.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=car_seat_laws

Answer 10

over 20 and 40 lbs and have 2 be 1 years of age..