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Can an Infant Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat? As children grow out of their car seats as infants, they can move into convertible or all-in-one car seats. These car seats can be used rear-facing or forward-facing but they need to meet certain age and weight specifications. It is not recommended to place car seats in front of airbags on the vehicle seat, since the force of the airbag can be fatal for infants and children. 1. The 1.5 Inch Rule The answer to this question is no. The reason is very simple In the event of a crash and the child is in the front seat, they could have their head struck by an airbag, especially if they are in the front seat. The result is that the airbag can cause injury or even death to the child. Infant car seats are designed to be rearward-facing. In a crash, the seat's back will be positioned against the back of your vehicle seat. This is the best security for the infant. Additionally, a rear-facing car seat protects the head and neck of your child more than a forward-facing one, which provides only minimal neck and head protection. The headrest prevents your child from falling out of the shoulder straps in a crash. The harness keeps the chest clip up above the shoulders. It's important to keep it in mind that there are ZERO documented instances of children in forward-facing seats breaking their leg when they strike the rear of the vehicle seat. This happens when children's feet rise and get caught against the back of the seat and put a great deal of stress on the bones of the leg. There's no reason to put your child at risk for this. There are numerous programs in the United States that provide infant car seats at a discount or at no cost for parents who meet the requirements. This is a great way to ensure your child is placed in a secure car seat before they get out of it and can be used in a safe manner for a long time. The majority of the new infant car seats come with a base that they can click into and out of, which makes them much easier to use than older models. This feature is particularly useful for traveling with young kids, as you can keep the car seat installed and ready to use even when you change vehicles. Before you take your child's seat, find out if the car seat back will touch the car seat's back by finding the center of the seat and measuring with a tape to determine. This space can be checked using a variety of things, such as the blade of a key, or the length of earbuds wireless. Examine the directions for the car seat as well as the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine whether the angle can be adjusted to eliminate the space. 2. Harness Position In baby car seats, bouncers, swings strollers, as well as other children's gear, newborns and preemies can be in a dangerous position with their chests pressed against their chins. In a crash they can be injured by the chest clip or crushed by the straps on the harness that are loose or not placed over their shoulders. Make sure that the straps are positioned slightly below the shoulders of the child and then they will be able to rise over their shoulders. Tighten them to avoid this. The straps should be snug enough that you can squeeze any fabric that is not tight enough This is known as the Pinch Test. Overly Push Chairs And Prams as winter coats can hinder this, so make sure to take them off prior to you buckle your child into their seat. The chest clip was designed to protect against a fall, but it can cause compression to the child's neck if it is too low or if they are not tight enough. The chest clip shouldn't be placed in the neck opening. Instead it should be placed at the armpit level. In the event of a crash, children who are rear-facing will likely slide down the seat. The harness straps must be able to support the child's neck and head. This is why it's very crucial that the straps are placed over the shoulders. If the straps are too high they can slip over the baby's ears or go through their neck opening, and if they're too loose they can move up to the child's nose. Make sure that the straps for your child's shoulders are securely fitted and in the slots above or at the child's shoulders. Infants may require an infant insert (often included with the car seat), to lift their shoulders until they can fit into this slot. Some infant car seats come with built-in angle indicators or adjustors that assist with this, and you can always check the instructions included with the seat. 3. Rear-Facing Only Some parents may be tempted by the fact that their child's legs are becoming shorter in the rear-facing seat but there's no need to do this. The rear-facing position is safer than the forward-facing position because in the event of a crash the baby's body will press against the seat, and their neck and spine will be supported. Forward-facing children's bodies are thrown backward against the vehicle and can cause serious injury. In addition, many infant car seats come with an angle indicator built-in so that you can ensure that the seat is properly installed. You should also make sure that your child's head rests flat on the seat, and that the straps are placed over their shoulders, not under their arms. You can pinch a small amount of material on their shoulder to confirm whether the harness is secure enough. It is also important to examine the strap that holds the crotch to be sure it is level with the armpits, rather than at the waist. It is also recommended to read the manual for your infant car seat to ensure you are aware of how to use it correctly. The majority of manufacturers recommend that children ride rear-facing in their car seats until they are at least 1 year old, or until they reach the weight and height limits of their specific car seat. Some states have laws that require infants to remain rear-facing until they are two years old. Install the infant car seat on the middle seat of a vehicle with only one back seat. This will allow you to view your child clearly through the rearview mirror, without having to bend over. It's also helpful to install the car seat on the driver's side, so you don't have to walk all the way around your car every time you want to take your child into or out of their car seat. If you have a vehicle with two back seats, you can put the infant car seat on either side so long as it's not in front of the passenger-side airbag. If you have to choose between installing an infant car seat on the left or the right side of your vehicle, put it on the driver’s side. 4. Booster Seats All children who exceed the size of their infant car seat by weight and height should use a booster seat until their vehicle seat belt is properly fitted. This can only be done when the child is at a minimum 4'9” tall and has reached the top of the headrest. Booster seats can assist in positioning the shoulder and lap belts correctly. They can also limit the distance that a child's head moves during the crash, which lowers the chance of injuries. Head movement is the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes which are the most frequent fatality for children between the ages of 4 and 8. If a booster isn't properly used the lap belt could travel over a child’s abdomen and cause serious injuries in the event of an accident. This can be avoided by using a belt guide on the booster that prevents the lap belt from sliding onto a child's stomach, or climbing over armrests. Many boosters come with small handles, armrests or guide slots that help place the lap belt low and flat on a child's upper legs. This ensures that the lap belt is placed and stays on the child's strong hip bones instead of slipping into their stomachs during a crash. Some booster seats come with a seatbelt locking mechanism that secures the seatbelt when a child is seated in them. This can keep the lap belt from slipping up and over the child's abdomen. This can also help to prevent the belt from being pulled across the face of a child, which could cause hypoxia and airway obstruction, as and neck strain.