Whether you are a first-time parent or you notice your child's legs start to get uncomfortable, you might be wondering when babies can face forward in a car seat. The answer depends on the child, your location, and the car seat itself.
Still, it?s important to remember that all car seat safety experts recommend keeping your child in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible. ?When a child is rear-facing, the most fragile parts of their body?their head, neck, and spine, are fully supported by the car seat. In a collision, the car seat cradles the child, spreading the forces out evenly across the back of the car seat while supporting the child's body,? explains Chris Lumley, father of two and founder and CEO of Clek Inc., a proudly Canadian brand of award-winning infant car seats. ?Once a child is forward-facing, their body goes forward into the harness, and [[it is now]] bearing more of the collision forces.?
Here?s what you need to know about when to transition your baby from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat.

When can babies face forward in a car seat"
Kelly Murphy, CPST-I and Cybex Safety Expert says there is no one-size-fits-all answer to when babies can face forward in a car seat. ?Children under one should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. Requirements for car seats include minimum weights, heights, and ages for each mode, so check the labels and car seat instruction manual before moving a child to a new car seat or mode.?
Murphy also ...