Stages of Car Seat Usage As Your Child Grows
If you’re about to be a parent or plan on being one at some point in the future, it’s good to know which car seats correspond to which stage of a child’s growth. Here’s a brief overview of the car seat progression so you have a better idea of what car seats you’ll need to buy and when as you enjoy watching your young one develop.
Different seats for different stages
As the above infographic illustrates, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends certain car seats depending on your child’s age, weight, and height. There are four main categories to car seat use: rear-facing car seat, forward-facing car seat, booster seat, and seat belt.