The newest information means big changes for toddlers and tweens

Reported by http://perkiomenvalley.patch.com; The last time the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) released car seat recommendations was 2002. Back then we were told that babies should be rear-facing until age 1, at which time the seat should be turned forward and they should be restrained in a five-point harness until about age 4 or 40 pounds. After that, children were to be in a booster seat until about 8. This spring after looking at crash data and considering the advances in safety restraint systems, the

AAP has updated and changed the guidlines.

Infants and toddlers should be in a rear-facing seat until they are 2 years of age, or until they reach the maximun weight ot height allowed by the manufacturer.
At age 2, the car seat should face forward with a five point harness and used until the maximun weight of height allowed by the manufacturer.
Children should be in a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly, typically when they are between 8 and 12 years of age and have reached a height of 4 feet 9 inches.
All children under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat secured in a shoulder/lap seat belt.

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