Rear-facing later than 2

DS will be 2 soon and he is still rear-facing. He does not complain or seem to be in any pain that way. ExH says I should turn him, that he is uncomfortable. My question is how old is too old for rear-facing. What are your thoughts?

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DS is 2 years 2 months and is still rear facing. We are planning to turn him soon, Im just waiting to find a car seat installation check point place to do it!
DS could honestly care less too... but I felt like we made it this far, so we can turn him now!

Rear-facing later than 2

DS didn't care that he was RF. I personally turned him though because I'm due with DC#3 in a few months and wanted to make the switch before the baby came.

When I was reading my instruction manual, mine states RF no more then 40 pounds but doesn't give a height. Check the manual for the seat you have though and see if there are limits to the seat.

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Both mine were turned prior to 2 but definitely check our height/weight requirements. My 2yr 3 month old is at the Max height requirement for forward facing & now needs a booster

Message edited 10/22/2012 1:18:16 PM.

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http://babygatorsden.com/extended-rear-facing-car-seat-safety/

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I just got mine installed forward facing (23 mons, 2 weeks) and my coworker (she's a certified tech) actually mentioned that if she could recommend it, she'd suggest that they were rear facing till booster seat (of course not feasible because there is a 40 pound limit).

if he's happy, def. keep going- mine was screaming and miserable... and I'd come out of the car shaking.

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DD is 25 months and still rear-facing. She's so-so in the car and I'm sure turning her around would make her happier but everytime DH and I google the topic we get freaked out and keep her rear-facing

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When they start driving, that's when you need to force them to face forward. Other than that, the longer they are rear-facing, the better. Even for adult passengers, rear-facing is safer than FF, but it's not really practical.

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DS is a decently big boy (over 36" and 31lbs) and still rear facing at 29 months. I will keep him that way at least until 3, or until he reaches the limit (40lbs).

Rear-facing later than 2

There is no maximum age limit for rear facing. Check the car seat's manual for weight/height limits. My son is 2 years 9 months old and still RF. He's perfectly happy that way, and he still has 10 lbs. to go before reaching the weight limit.

Rear-facing later than 2

AJ went past 2yrs easily. Hey she wasn't complaining and she IS safer RF. So why rock the boat? I stay the only issue you need to watch is weight and height otherwise leave him RF as long as you can.

Rear-facing later than 2

DD1 is about 28 lbs but about 37 or 38 inches at 2.5 years old (31 months technicaly). She's still RF'ing and I plan on keeping her that way until she outgrows her seat (40lbs).