When it comes to car seats, it’s important to be sure that your child is safe. And that means ensuring that their head falls forward and doesn’t touch the seatback in front of them. Fortunately, this isn’t as difficult as you may think. In this blog post, we will outline the steps you need to take in order to ensure that your child’s head falls forward and doesn’t touch the seatback in front of them.
Causes of Child’s Head Falling Forward in Car Seat
There are various reasons as to why a child’s head might fall forward in a car seat. Some of the most common causes are:
1) Poorly fit car seat – A poorly fitted car seat can cause the head to fall forward since it is not correctly supporting the child’s head and neck.
2) Inability to buckle child into safety belt – If the child is unable to buckle themselves into their safety belt, their head will often fall forward because they cannot hold onto the belt with both hands.
3) Child’s obesity – If a child is obese, their head will weigh more than normal and can cause it to sink down lower in the car seat causing it to fall forward.
How to Fix Child’s Head Falling Forward in Car Seat
There are several ways to fix a child’s head falling forward in their car seat. Some of these fixes may require the use of a car seat adapter, while others may only require the use of a headrest.
Fix 1: Use a Car Seat Adapter
If the child’s head is falling forward more than 3/4 of an inch, it is likely that they need a car seat adapter. A car seat adapter is a device that attaches to the back of the front-facing carseat and helps to keep the child’s head in line with their body. If you don’t have a car seat adapter, you can try using a headrest or adjusting the front-of-the-seat belt itself.
Fix 2: Use Headrests or Adjustments to Front-Of-The -Seat Belt
If you don’t have either of the first two fixes, you can try using a headrest or adjusting the front-of-the-seat belt itself. You can also use them in combination—for example, if your child falls asleep while they are in their car seat, they might need a headrest to help keep their head from falling forward again while driving.
Conclusion
One of the most common complaints parents have when it comes to car seats is that their child’s head falls forward. There are a few things you can do in order to help your child stay safe and comfortable while traveling in a car, and one of those is to make sure their head doesn’t fall forward. One way to do this is by using a rear-facing seat until your child reaches the maximum weight or height for their age group, as this will help distribute the weight more evenly across their back and reduce the chances of them falling forward. You can also use a head support pillow or wear a custom-made hat when traveling in a car so that your child’s head isn’t pulled down too low. If all else fails, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Safe Kids Worldwide for further advice on how to keep your child safe when travelling in a car.