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Toddler Car Seat Buying Guide
Find out what you should look for when purchasing a toddler car seat. Plus, take a peek at our top picks for seats on the market.
Shannon Greer
Convertible Seat or Forward-Facing Seat
Convertible car seats are great for babies and toddlers because they can transition with your child as he grows. Install the seat rear-facing as long as possible. It is only safe to install your car seat forward-facing if your child is at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds. If your child meets these requirements already, invest in a forward-facing upright seat.
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The AAP and the NHTSA recommend rear facing a toddler to the limit of the seat or at least age 2 and forward facing harnessing as long as possible, as well as using a booster seat until the 5 step test is passed. Everything in this article suggests it's very old . AAP has recommended rear facing to the limit of the seat for several years. Please update all your articles regarding car seat use and print something that promotes safe and up to date information for parents.
8/18/2011 10:57:44 AM Report AbuseTerrible, horrible, awful article. I think the only good piece of info is to tether your seats. I rarely lambast an author/publication, but there are pieces of information in this article that are downright dangerous to kids. How about an article on (rearfacing) seats that are ACTUALLY appropriate for toddlers, and common misuses? High on the list would be aftermarket covers, extra padding & turning kids forward-facing too soon. Shame on you, Parents, for encouraging these dangerous behaviors.
8/16/2011 02:01:01 PM Report AbuseThe information in this article is not current or well researched. It is proven that babies, toddlers and even preschoolers are safest in the car when rear facing. A belt positioning booster is not an appropriate restraint for a toddler. A retraction of this article as well as a well researched followup with good, current information is necessary in this case. Parents, you have created a huge liability for yourselves by posting a story with such bad and dangerous information.
8/16/2011 11:14:57 AM Report AbuseUsually Parents magazine is more responsible than this. The guidelines changed on rear facing car seats.
8/15/2011 02:46:30 PM Report AbusePlease please please either remove of update this article. It is outdated, for all the same reasons commentors have been posting for OVER A YEAR!!!! it is not safe to forward-face a child at one year and 20 pounds. AAP recommendation is minimum of 2 years AND thirty pounds - this recommendation has been published in various major news sources; the fact that Parents is continuing to post the inaccurate, outdated information is a definite failure on your part.
8/15/2011 10:20:54 AM Report Abuse