The standard rule for turning a carseat from rear to forward facing has traditionally been when your child is at least 1 year old and 20 pounds (so if they are under 1 year but over 20 pounds, or over 1 year but under 20 pounds, you should wait until they meet both criteria).
But in light of new safety research the AAP is now saying that children should ride rear-facing until they reach the maximum height and weight recommended for your carseat model, or at least the age of 2. The AAP's research shows that toddlers are more than 5 times safer riding rear-facing than forward-facing.
See the AAP article here.
Click here for an article more fully explaining the "why" behind the new recommendation.
But in light of new safety research the AAP is now saying that children should ride rear-facing until they reach the maximum height and weight recommended for your carseat model, or at least the age of 2. The AAP's research shows that toddlers are more than 5 times safer riding rear-facing than forward-facing.
See the AAP article here.
Click here for an article more fully explaining the "why" behind the new recommendation.
About time they did this. My 29 month old is still rearfacing in his Britax Boulevard.
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