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Short answer: do not turn forward facing until you literally have to b/c he has outgrown the seat. Rear facing seats are outgrown when 1 of 2 things happens: 1)the weight limit is reached - 30-35lbs on current convertible seats OR 2)there is less than 1 of seat above the child's head.Most kids easily make it to 2 years still rear facing.ear facing seats are outgrown when 1 of 2 things happens: 1)the weight limit is reached - 30-35lbs on current convertible seats OR 2)there is less than 1 of seat above the child's head. Most kids easily make it to 2 years still rear facing.
Now both the AAP and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend children face backward until they outgrow their seat. That means most children should remain in a rear-facing car seat until they're at least 2 or 3 years old. Why rear-facing is better Very young children are especially at risk for head and spinal cord injuries because their bones and ligaments are still developing.