How much should a child weigh before you turn the carseat ?

Question

forward facing? Or put them in the "built in" child seats that some vehicles have? I was told 30 lbs. My son is 25 lbs/13 oz and my inlaws took him in their "built in carseat" when they were babysitting.

Answer 1

depends on your state law. Most states law is 1 year old and 20 pounds not either or.

Answer 2

The child needs to be 1 year old before forward facing.  I am not sure about the regulations for the built in seats.  You can contact the dealership and ask them.

Answer 3

It is 1 year AND 20 pounds, but they can stay rear facing for as long as they are comfortable.  Rear facing is still safer than forward facing.  

Answer 4

car seats vary, check the labels on the seat it should be on there somewhere. but i think generally infant seats only support kids up to 20 lbs.  

Answer 5

The law is over 20 pounds and at least a year old. But it is up to you. If you feel that your child is safer rear-facing then by all means keep him that way.  

Answer 6

Law clearly says 1 year AND 20 pounds, not "OR".  You're safe to turn him around forward.  Use a middle position to do so rather than to the side because if you are in an accident the middle will be safer for him.

Answer 7

The carseat themselves often give you weight recommendations.  If it is a front facing/rear facing, it should say on there what height and weight to turn it around.

Answer 8

It is 1year and 30 pounds. I would just tell them to do what you say because you are the parent and the boss. I know telling them this may hurt their feelings but you need to know your baby is safe with them. Good luck.