Stage two car seats are generally accepted as being intended for toddlers. Size is a more important determinant than age, and so it\u2019s time to move up when your child has outgrown their first, rear-facing car seat<\/strong>. Check the weight or height limit on the car seat they\u2019re using to determine if they have outgrown it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: You may notice that we use the word \u201cgenerally\u201d quite a bit in this post. That\u2019s because this information is all flexible depending on the child and situation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As children grow at different rates, size is considered more important than age, but the general age range for transitioning to a stage two car seat is approximately six months to two years. The stage two car seat is generally used until a child is four years old, but again, height and weight are the most important factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More: Texas Car Seat Safety Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Refer to the car seat manufacturer for information on how much weight your car seat can accommodate. Many can accommodate children up to 65 pounds. Height-wise, it\u2019s all about the ears- once your child\u2019s ears reach the highest point of the headrest in its maximum position, it\u2019s time to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though many interpret stage 2 seats as being forward-facing, many can actually be used in both directions. It\u2019s considered much safer to keep a child rear-facing, so keep them rear-facing as long as you can. According to official regulations, children must remain rear-facing for at least 15 months, but\u00a0it\u2019s recommended to keep them rear-facing until they\u2019re 4 years old, and preferably even longer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this in mind when buying your stage two car seat; many can be used in both front- and rear-facing configurations. It\u2019s been proven that traveling rear-facing is five times safer for children up to 4 years old. Also, make sure the seat you\u2019re buying can be adjusted in height and leg space, enabling it to \u201cgrow\u201d with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt what age should a child be to use a stage two car seat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How long should I keep my child in a rear-facing seat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n