When you buy a car, you may be relieved to know that your car seats can usually be turned around. However, this is not always the case. In fact, car seats can often be un-turnable because of design flaws or manufacturer issues. In this blog post, we will discuss when a car seat can be turned around and what you should do if this is not possible. We will also provide advice on how to avoid these types of problems in the future.
When new car seats become required
When new car seats become required
Almost all states have laws requiring drivers to use buckled up children seats, typically starting at the age of 5. If your state doesn’t have a law, you are urged to follow the guidelines from the U.S. Department of Transportation and buckle your child up every time you get in the car. The reasons for this safety measure are many and varied: Seatbelts protect children by restraining them in an accident and limiting their movement; they reduce the risk of head injuries in a crash by 50%; and they keep children properly restrained during air travel. Remember that if you are using a convertible seat, be sure that your child’s lap belt is also fastened across his or her chest.
When car seats must be turned around
There are a few occasions when car seats must be turned around. The two most common are if the child’s head is larger or smaller than the age-based restriction or if they have an unusual shaped head. Also, car seats should be turned around if an adult passenger needs to get out of the vehicle.
When it comes to turning your car seat around, it is important to remember that it is always safer for the baby if they are facing forward in their car seat. This way they are able to see and hear what is happening outside of the vehicle. If you have older children who may not be comfortable sitting in a car seat for very long periods of time, it may be helpful to turn their car seat around so that they’re facing away from the window and can take turns being in the seat.
When a car seat needs to be taken in for repair
When you take your car seat in for service, it’s important to know when it can be turned around.
If the car seat has been in use less than six months, then it can usually be turned around.
If the car seat has been used more than six months but less than a year, then the manufacturer may require that it be sent back to them for repair or adjustment.
If the car seat has been used more than a year, then it generally cannot be turned around and must be replaced.
When the expiration date has passed
If you have a car seat that is beyond the expiration date, you should turn it around. This means that the car seat will be placed in the backward position so that it is more likely to protect a child in a crash. You should also keep your car seat in the same location so that it can be found easily if it is needed. If you have any questions about when your car seat should be turned around, please contact your manufacturer or theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
When a child outgrows a car seat
When a child outgrows a car seat, it’s time to turn the seat around so the child is facing backward in the car.
There are several reasons why a child might outgrow their car seat. The most common reason is that they have reached their maximum weight and size. If this is the case, the car seat should be replaced with a booster seat or an infant carrier.
Other reasons why a child might outgrow their carseat include if they are growing very quickly and their head and body have not yet grown at the same rate, or if they have trouble fitting into standard seats due to medical conditions like cerebral palsy. In these cases, it may be necessary to get a custom-made car seat.