The Importance of Rear-Facing

www.childrestraintsafety.com/rear-facing.html

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[kay1134]

I've noticed a lot of comments on here by people who are uneducated. Some have said that the same thing will happen to a RF child if they're in a rear impact crash. Statistics show that the majority of crashes are head on which is why RF is better. Also, rear impact crashes are typically at lower speeds and less severe. Also, the child's body does not have as far to slam outwards when they're RF. It is safest to RF and you simply can not argue it. Its a fact, not an opinion.

[LionTigerBear320]

This is a great video but I agree about the words going too quickly, or, too many words. I had to keep pausing it.

[dixiedandelion87]

I love this video and I think it is done incredibly well! It would be fantastic if whoever made this could update it now with the newest AAP recommendations :)

[sc0rp404]

i should install a rear-facing drivers seat and drive using a rear-facing front view mirror. id be invincible

[tdeannenc]

great video. I kept my daughter rear facing for almost two years. And if i would have had these facts then probably longer. She is almost 7 and still just 38lbs so weight wise she could still sit RF but i'm sure her legs would not allow it, or her personality lol.

[DiaperWarrior]

Best.video.ever. I added the link to my babycenter signature, so everyone can see it. I post ALOT on there. I have a 17m old, and he is still RF and he loves it. Happiest baby in the car. My True Fit Premier goes up to 35 lbs RF i believe... and he will be that way until then!!

[boneheaders]

@JessiesMommy09

What happens when you RF and you get hit from behind? Only a minute amount of crashes- 5% are rear ended and in a rear ended crash people tend to lerch forward anyways. Also, speeds are reduced. As a side note, if you wanted to know, in side impact crash, rear facing was far superior than forward facing.

Leg = cast it, Neck=casket

If the child had it's leg broken anyways, the crash must have been severe. If they broke their leg, I would be happy they were rear faced!

[boneheaders]

This video was created in February of 2007. There are new guidelines out there. In this video, it said a child should be rear faced until they are 1 year old and 20 pounds, but the AAP changed the guidelines up until 2 years old or longer. I hate those uneducated idiots who endanger children. "My 1 year old whines in a car seat." or the super idiot says, "Car seats do not keep my kids safer."

[powerfullogic]

This song is PURE SHIT!

[savedbygrace99]

It would be awesome if this could be updated with the new recommendation of 2 years minimum rear facing! I would be posting it on facebook if it was up to date :)

[reneenyc2008]

My daughter is 40 months and about 32lbs. She is still rear-facing with no complaint. She will be rear-facing till she hits her seat's limit at 45lbs.

[ljmboucher]

Great video! I will share- but way toooooo fast. Please re-do and slow down so we can read and get full impact of the script.