Did you know that children under two years old should ride in rear-facing child seats? The reason why may surprise you!
"In a head-on collision," says Dr. Michael Nance, trauma surgeon at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, "a rear-facing seat will support your child's head, protecting the brain, neck, and spine."
What happens in a front-facing seat?
While straps can hold your child's chest in place, the head is thrown forward. Two factors make this a far more dangerous situation than for adults:
- A child's head is proportionally larger and heavier than an adult's.
- A child's spinal column is not fully ossified.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommend children remain in rear-facing seats until the minimum age of two, or until they outgrow the weight limit of the seat.
These seats save lives. Let us know if you need help setting yours up in your used car from AutoCenters St. Charles.
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