Most convertible car seats can be used in the rear facing position until a child reaches the weight limit typically 40 to 50 pounds.
Safety forward facing car seat.
Age height weight requirements set by safety seat manufacturer for forward facing.
Properly installed forward facing in the back seat using the top tether if available.
When children outgrow the rear facing safety seat they should ride in a forward facing safety seat as long as possible up to the upper height or weight limit of the harnesses.
Created to grow with your child the graco 4ever dlx 4 in 1 infant to toddler car seat can be adjusted for use a rear facing harness forward facing harness high back booster and a backless booster.
This car seat supports 4 lbs up to 120 lbs allowing your child to ride safely.
If using the lower anchors make sure that the weight of your child plus the weight of the seat does not exceed 65 pounds.
Your child can use a forward facing child car seat when they re over 15 months old.
If using a seat belt make sure it runs through the forward facing belt path be sure to follow car safety seat instructions and that the seat belt is locked and tightened.
A child is ready for a booster seat when they have outgrown the weight or height limit of their forward facing harnesses which is typically between 40 and 65 pounds.
Forward facing car seat has a harness and tether that limits your child s forward movement during a crash.
If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates it could hit the back of a rear facing car seat right where your child s head is and cause a serious or fatal injury.
At that point the seat can be converted into a forward facing.
Never turn forward facing before child meets all.
You must check the seat to make sure it s suitable for the height of your child.
As a forward facing car seat with a harness it tops out at 90 pounds and as a booster your child can use this seat up to 120 pounds.
Check the car seat manual and labels on the car seat for weight and height limits.