[Mod-Madeline410]

According to a new report published in the British Medical Journal, children under the age of four are safer riding in a rear-facing car seat than a forward-facing seat. 

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[Mod-Madeline410]

I LOVE that these articles are getting out! Parents have been told for years that a 1 year old is safe forward facing.. and that is SO not true. The bones of a 1 year old are not strong enough to support themselves in a forward facing crash. Even the AAP now recommends Rear Facing until a minimum of 2 years old, but 4 years is even better! They make car seats now that can rear face up to 35 or even 40 pounds! (check out the Graco My Ride 65).

Stop by the Car Seat Safety board on JustMommies for more info
http://justmommies.com/forums/f705-car-seat-safety/

[Admin-Twinkle]

Kate is my first baby that I've done extended rear facing with. I had no clue before then that it was safer for babies, toddlers, and children to be rear facing. I get a lot of weird looks for having her rear facing, but I'm certain we are doing whats best for our family!