When do can a infant go from an infant car seat to the next car seat?

My grandson is 4 mo old I want to know what the requirements are for advansing to a bigger car seat

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6 Responses to “When do can a infant go from an infant car seat to the next car seat?”
  1. a99blkdog says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    if he cant fit in old seat. Most seats have an age range on them. Good fit is most important.

  2. Bubbybaby says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    It goes by weight. An infant carseat usually goes from birth to 20 lbs or so. Then you have to find the proper forward facing seat for him. These seats usually range from 18lbs-44lbs or so.

    Shop around. Even if you don’t buy online, most websites give valuable info on products and ratings by people who have used them.

  3. premierexcellence says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Check the car seats requirements. Age Height Weight. That should give you a better idea.

  4. merigold00 says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Legally, it depends on which state you are in. A good rule of thumb is an infant seat for 1 year (designed with more head support and to face backwards). After that is a child safety seat and then a booster seat (general rule of thumb is around 8 years, 80 pounds for a booster).

    Here are some state laws:

    http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/07/02/143085.html

  5. science teacher says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    To start facing forward, it is 1 year, and 25 pounds.

  6. carseattech says:
    September 4, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Assuming he is in an infant carrier, the next seat up is a convertible seat. (One that can be both rear and front facing. ) He needs to stay rear facing until he is one year old AND 20 pounds. More than likely he will hit 20 pounds before he is a year old so you will need to get a convertible seat. Once he is a year old then you can turn him around front facing. Although, best practices (not law though) state that the safest for him is to stay rear facing until his weight is at the stated limit listed on the seat for rear facing. (depends on the manufacturer). After he is a year old, the next one up that he could legally be in is a booster seat WITH a harness. (Check the label on the seat for weight requirements). This one will last him a few years as once he has outgrown the harness straps, they can be removed and the seat can be used as a belt positioning booster seat.

    If you still have questions, you can generally contact your local police department and they can either help you or get you to someone who can.


 
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