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can can car seat be forward facing maryland

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IsabelLynn

12/24/25 2:55am

Yes, a car seat can be forward-facing in Maryland, but only after the child meets specific age, weight, and height requirements set by state law. According to the Maryland Child Safety Seat Law, a child must be at least 2 years old to be turned forward-facing. It is highly recommended, however, to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height limit allowed by the manufacturer of your specific car seat, as it is significantly safer.

The law requires children under 8 years old to be secured in a child restraint system (car seat or booster seat) according to the manufacturer's instructions. The transition to forward-facing is just one step in this process. Simply reaching the minimum age of 2 is not the only factor; you must also check your car seat's manual. Most convertible seats have a forward-facing minimum weight of around 30 to 40 pounds.

Here is a summary of the key requirements for forward-facing seats in Maryland:

Requirement	Details
Minimum Age	2 years old
Weight/Height	Must meet the minimum requirements for the forward-facing mode of your specific car seat (e.g., often 30+ lbs).
Harness Use	Must use the built-in 5-point harness in the forward-facing position.
Tether Anchor	Must use the top tether strap in addition to the lower anchors or seat belt to secure the seat. This is a federal safety requirement for forward-facing seats that is critical for reducing head movement in a crash.
Seat Placement	It is safest to install the seat in the back seat of the vehicle.

After your child outgrows the forward-facing seat with a harness, they will need to use a belt-positioning booster seat until they are at least 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall. The key is to never rush the transition. A rear-facing seat is the best protection for a young child's head, neck, and spine. Always consult both the Maryland law and your car seat's manual for the most accurate and safe guidance for your child.

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StMaddox

12/31/25 8:01pm

As a mom of three here in Baltimore, I’ve been through this. The law says you can turn them around at age two, but with my youngest, I kept her rear-facing until she was almost three because she hadn't hit the weight limit on our seat. The pediatrician always said it's safer to keep them backward as long as you possibly can. Don't be in a hurry to flip them; their little bodies are much better protected facing the rear. Check your car seat's stickers—it tells you everything you need to know.

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