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Age/weight for front facing carseat..??!?

Kayla - posted on 03/16/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )

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I know it says to wait til age one and/or 20lbs to switich to front facing. My 7mo old is 19lb14oz as of 3/16/11. Being in the 95th % tile for her age; her legs are squished in the rear facing position. I have gotten out a front facing carseat. Since the seat belt isnt long enough for rear facing; I had to place it front facing. but the seat does go back into a recline position. i havent put her in it yet and went anywhere. but it is in the car and adjusted to her for the straps. i was just curious about views on this. or shoudl i just keep her squished and uncomfortable til 12 mo? i switched my oldest to front facing at 11 mo.

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Ramona - posted on 03/16/2011

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Legally, they have to be one year old or 20 lbs. However, it's safest to leave them rear facing as long as possible, preferably 35-40 lbs. There are plenty of reasonably priced carseats out there that will rear face longer. I will find a video to show WHY it is so important to leave them rearfacing so long.

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