For a baby to face forward in a car seat, they typically need to meet two key criteria:
Age: The child should be at least 2 years old. This is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as rear-facing provides better protection in the event of a crash.
Weight: The child must meet the minimum weight limit for forward-facing specified by the car seat manufacturer. Most convertible car seats allow forward-facing once the child is at least 20 pounds. However, many experts recommend keeping the child rear-facing as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height limit allowed by the car seat.
Always follow the specific guidelines provided by your car seat's manufacturer to ensure maximum safety.
