After 1 year, 8 months and 25 days, I finally decided to turn Terren around so he's able to see me (and the rest of the world!) while we're driving. You may think I am lame, but data shows that it really is best to keep him rear-facing as long as his seat allows, even if he looks super uncomfortable. We are currently using the Britax Roundabout and is good for rear-facing use up to 40 pounds. If I were to follow these guidelines, my petite little monkeys would be between 4 and 5 before turning around. Don't worry, my husband thinks that's crazy too!
Many parents still follow the universally accepted response: keep your child rear facing to AT LEAST one year of age AND 20 pounds in weight, which is also required by law for many states. To see all child restraint laws, click here.
He's been facing forward for less than a week and the possiblity of me changing my mind and turning him back around shouldn't be surprising to anyone, especially if the wintery weather hits and roads turn to crap. He is still more than 15 pounds from the rear-facing maximum weight.
Note: Yesterday, I returned to work after being ill for two days, completely forgetting we had a safety meeting out of town, so Grandma had to transport Tayten from preschool to daycare (~2 miles through town) without a seat. *Gasp* I don't know who was more worried, Me or Taye. Yeah, we're a bit freakish like that!
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