How many months old can a baby sit in a car seat?
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Infants can only sit in a car seat after six months of age. The specific details are as follows: 1. Although infants can only sit in a car seat after six months, there are various types of car seats available. For infants who cannot sit yet, a reclining car seat can be chosen. When selecting from the many car seat options, it is important to choose based on the infant's specific age and weight. 2. Infants under one year old and weighing less than 10 kilograms should choose a cradle-type child safety seat; children aged one to three years and weighing between 10-20 kilograms should opt for a full-wrap safety seat; children aged three to ten years and weighing between 15-36 kilograms should choose a wrap-around safety seat.
Babies must ride in a car seat on the way home after birth! This is extremely important. My sister, a pediatrician, specifically mentioned that a newborn's spine is as soft as tofu, so a rear-facing infant carrier seat is mandatory. Infants aged 0-9 months must ride facing the rear of the car at all times to prevent spinal injuries during sudden braking. Remember to adjust the carrier's angle to about 45 degrees to avoid the baby's neck being cramped and causing breathing difficulties. Last week, I saw someone in a mom group holding a three-month-old in the front passenger seat—it scared me so much I immediately posted a safety PSA: adults simply can't hold onto a child during a crash, a car seat is the real lifesaver!
From the very first car ride, children must use a safety seat. Many parents in China think it's fine to hold small children in their arms, but this is extremely dangerous. My traffic police friend has handled accidents where infants without safety seats were ejected like projectiles. Babies aged 0-15 months must use rear-facing seats, which are five times safer! When choosing a seat, consider weight rather than just age—my son weighed 10kg at eight months and needed a stage-two seat. Remember to tighten the five-point harness until only two fingers can fit underneath, and ensure the shoulder straps are below the shoulders for maximum safety.
