Many states (including mine) require toddlers to be in a rear-facing car seat until the age of 2.
However, the recent trend is to keep toddlers in a rear-facing car seat until they "max out" the height/weight limit of their seat, which can be as high as 50 lbs in newer models. As a result, kids are sometimes rear-facing until they are 3-4 years of age.
Supposedly, there is data to suggest improved survivability in major accidents when toddlers remain in a rear-facing position.
I am interested in hearing how other parents have approached this issue.
However, the recent trend is to keep toddlers in a rear-facing car seat until they "max out" the height/weight limit of their seat, which can be as high as 50 lbs in newer models. As a result, kids are sometimes rear-facing until they are 3-4 years of age.
Supposedly, there is data to suggest improved survivability in major accidents when toddlers remain in a rear-facing position.
I am interested in hearing how other parents have approached this issue.