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The focus shouldn\u2019t be on \u201cbeing big enough\u201d to move to a forward-facing seat, but instead should be on keeping a child in a rear-facing seat until he reaches the height and\/or weight limit of the seat. Most kids don\u2019t reach the height and\/or weight limits of today\u2019s rear-facing convertible car seats until around 2-4 years old, but 77% of children are moved into a forward-facing seat too soon. 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Here\u2019s the reality of how your child\u2019s body will move in a rear-facing vs forward-facing crash traveling at roughly 30mph. Children MUST ride rear-facing until AT LEAST two.More information visit: Buckle up with Brutus\u00a0Why Rear-Facing?Previously, the only data with hard numbers comparing injury when rear versus forward facing were centered around that age group. However, age two is truly a bare minimum. According to the previously noted study, at age three there is still only a 50% probability that the C3 vertebra has finished ossification. The older a child gets, the more time their spinal column has to strengthen and the reality is the longer, the better. Most car seats on the market today will easily rear face even above average height and weight kids until 3-4 years of age. Without a CT scan, there is no way to know what stage of development your child\u2019s spinal column is in, so the safest option is to rear face to the maximum weight or height of a convertible car seat. As time goes on and more older children are rear facing, there will be more scientific data to compare the benefits of a rear facing car seat for preventing spinal injury.Car Seat MythsHere are just some of the most prominent myths.Myth One: My child is too big and has long legschildren are very flexible and can always easily find a comfortable position in a rear-facing seat. Injuries to the legs are very rare for children facing the rear.Myth Two: My child is So uncomfortableToddlers’ joints are far more flexible than ours are as adults. This means positions that may seem uncomfortable to the eye may not be for the child.Myth Three: My car is too smallThere are many different types of rear-facing car seats on the market for any size car.Myth four: My toddler hates rear-facingAt the end of the day, it is about your child’s safety. Safety always comes first.Myth six: My pediatrician said it was fineThe science is very clear: spinal maturity happens with age; whether a child is 18 months and 20 pounds or 18 months and 30 pounds \u2013 their spines are maturing at the same rate and are similarly vulnerable to significant injury.Need more evidence, visit: Rear Facing Car Seat Myth Busted\u00a0Never use a car seat that:Is too oldHas any visible cracks on itDoes not have a label with the date of manufacture and model numberDoes not come with instructionsHas missing partsWas recalledDo not use seats that have been in a moderate or severe crashNeed More InformationVisit:\u00a0Healthy Children and Car Seat for the littles\u00a0Have you been in a car accident?A\u00a0car accident lawyer\u00a0at Sessions & Fleischman can help you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will help you understand the process that your case will follow and we work to help you receive the compensation that you deserve."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Want to keep your toddler safe in the car?","item":"https:\/\/www.thesessionslawfirm.com\/want-to-keep-your-toddler-safe-in-the-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]