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Can an Infant Car Seat Be Placed in Front Seat? As children outgrow their car seats for infants, they can be moved into convertible or all-in-one car seats. These car seats can be used rear or forward-facing but they need to meet certain age and weight requirements. It is not recommended to put car seats behind airbags on the vehicle seat, since the force of the airbag can be fatal for infants and children. 1. The 1.5 Inch Rule The answer to this question is no. The reason is very simple If a collision occurs, the child could have their head struck by an airbag if they are in the front seat. The airbag can injure or even kill a baby. This is the reason why infant car seats are designed to be rear-facing only. In the event of a collision the back of the seat will rest against the back of your vehicle seat. This is the best protection for your infant. A rear-facing car seat protects your child's neck and head better than a front-facing car seat that offers only little protection. The headrest also stops the child from slipping off the shoulder straps in a crash and the harness will keep the chest clip above the shoulders of your child. It's important to remember that there are ZERO instances of children in car seats that face forwards breaking their legs after hitting the rear of the front seat. This happens when a child's feet fly upwards and are sucked into the back of the seat which causes a lot of pressure into the leg bones. There's no reason to put your child at risk for this. There are a variety of programs throughout the country that allow parents who meet the criteria to get discounted or free infant car seats. This is a great opportunity to get your child into a safe seat before they get out of it and use it in a safe way for many years. The base of most modern infant car seats is designed to be easily removed and put back in, making them much easier to use. This feature is especially helpful for traveling with young children, as you can keep the car seat installed and ready to go even if you change vehicles. Find the middle of the seat and measure it with the help of a tape. Many items, such as the blade of a key for the house or the length of earbuds that are wireless are around 1.5 inches long and can be used to determine this space. After that, you should check the instructions on your car seat as well as the vehicle owner's manual to see whether you can adjust the angle of the car seat to remove the space. 2. Harness Position Preemies and infants often fall into a dangerous chin-to-chest position in infant car seats, bouncy seats swings, strollers and other equipment for children. In a crash, they may be injured by the chest clip or crushed by the straps on the harness that are loose or not placed over their shoulders. To prevent this from happening, make sure that the shoulder straps start slightly below and come up over the child's shoulders and make sure you tighten the straps. The straps must be tight enough to hold the excess fabric to each other. This is known as the Pinch Test. Winter coats and other bulky outer layers can interfere with the Pinch Test, so take them off them prior to putting your child into their seat. The chest clip is designed to break in an accident, but it could be compressed on the throat of a child when it's too low or if the chest straps are too loose. It is also essential that the chest clip not placed in the neck opening of the collar – the buckle should be at the armpit level. In the event of a crash who are facing rearwards will slide down the seat. The harness straps should be capable of supporting the head and neck of the child. It is crucial to place the straps on the shoulders. If the straps are too high they could slide over the baby's ears or go through their neck opening, and if they are too loose they can move toward the child's nose. Ensure the shoulder straps are at or above the shoulders of your child and they fit snugly. Newborns may require an infant insert (often included in the car seat), to lift their shoulders until they reach this slot. car seats by age come with angle indicators or adjustors to aid you in this. You may also want to check the instructions included in your seat. 3. Rear-Facing Only Some parents might be enticed by the fact that their child's legs are getting shorter in the rear-facing seat, but there is no need to do this. Rear-facing is more secure than forward-facing, as the child's spine and neck are supported in the event of an accident. Forward-facing children's bodies are thrown backwards against the vehicle and can cause serious injury. Additionally, a lot of infant car seats have an integrated angle indicator so you can be sure the seat is correctly installed. It is also important to ensure that your child's head is level against the seat and the harness straps are put over their shoulders, not under their arms or twisted. You should be able to squeeze a small amount of material at their shoulder to determine that the harness is tight enough. It is also essential to examine the strap around the crotch to make sure it is level with the armpits and not at the waist. It is also an excellent idea to go through the manual of your infant car seat to be aware of the proper method to use it with your child. Most manufacturers recommend that kids remain rear-facing until they're at minimum one year old or until they reach their car seat's weight and height limits. Some states have laws that require infants to be rear-facing until two years old. If you have a vehicle with just one back seat, install the infant car seat in the middle of the vehicle so you are able to easily see your child's face through the rearview mirror without having to lean back. Installing the car seat on your driver's side can make it easier to get your child into and out of the seat. If you own a car with two rear seats, you can put the infant car seat on either side so you don't place it behind the passenger side air bag. If you need to decide between installing the infant car seat on the left or right side of the vehicle, put it on the driver's side. 4. Booster Seats Children who outgrow their infant car seat due to weight or height must use a booster seat until the seat belt is fitted properly. This is only possible when the child is at a minimum 4'9” tall and has reached the top of the headrest. Booster seats help to position the shoulder belt and lap correctly. Booster seats also help reduce how far the neck moves in collisions, which reduces the risk of injuries. Head movement is the primary cause of motor vehicle crashes that are the top deaths of children aged 4-8. If a booster isn't used correctly the lap belt can slide across a child's abdomen and cause serious injuries in an accident. This can be avoided with a belt guide on the booster to stop the lap belt from sliding onto a child's stomach, or climbing over armrests. A lot of boosters come with small handles, armrests or guide slots that allow you to position the lap belt low and flat across a child's upper thighs. This will ensure that the lap belt starts and stays on the strong hipbones of the child instead of slipping upwards into their abdomen area in the event of the event of a crash. Some booster seats are equipped with the mechanism to lock the seat belt to keep the seat belt in place when children are sitting in it. This can help to prevent the lap belt from slipping up over the abdomen of a child. This can help keep the seat belt from being pulled up over a child’s face. This can lead to hypoxia and airway obstruction, as well neck strain.