The Importance of Rear-Facing

Every once and awhile I try spreading this video around. And since I know several family/friends who have just had babies or are having them soon I thought it would be the perfect time! About halfway through this video you will see some simulated crashes...WATCH THOSE! See the difference rear facing makes! Noah is over 2, and of average height and he is STILL rear facing. I have no plans to turn him...nor do I have any plans to turn Eli until they outgrow the maximum limits for our carseats.

Let me also say that there is NO reason to forward face your child at a year. And I urge all of you with little ones who have not yet bought a convertible car seat to choose one that can stay rear facing longer (mine goes to 40lbs!). There are European countries where kids stay rear facing until 3-4 years of age...why??? Because it is PROVEN to be the safest way to ride! The risk of serious injury is 75...YES 75% greater for children riding forward facing in the car. And for those who say "my child's legs are too long"...if you were in an accident bad enough to break his legs, just think what that same accident would do to his neck. Our pediatrician told us "it's much easier for me to fix a broken leg than to fix a broken neck"!

Ok...stepping off my soapbox now :) Have a good day!