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ljmahr · 01-11-2008, 02:25 PM

I know but she does it. I don't know if she does it when they are on long drives as they are usually only going a few blocks. I personally wouldn't do it either way.

Trina · 01-11-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ljmahr

I know but she does it. I don't know if she does it when they are on long drives as they are usually only going a few blocks. I personally wouldn't do it either way.

GOOD for you! Short drive, long drive, doesn't matter. Kids should be properly restrained for each and EVERY trip! In fact, statistically speaking, most crashes happen close to home.

Kaytee · 01-11-2008, 02:43 PM

isn't there a weight though for air bags. Like tehy say people that are under 100lbs. Something like that. I dunno! lol

I would call the police on the police chiefs wife then! thats just wrong. I work with a lady in my church who has her 7 month old forward facing right now. Granted the child is over 20lbs, but can barely crawl yet so you know her neck and back muscles cannot be that strong!!

jenilouise · 01-11-2008, 03:53 PM

My godson was 25 lbs at 6 months and my friend still faced him backwards. It is so undsafe not to.

ljmahr · 01-11-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaytee

isn't there a weight though for air bags. Like tehy say people that are under 100lbs. Something like that. I dunno! lol

I would call the police on the police chiefs wife then! thats just wrong.

I would BUT... first of all we live in a very small town (population 1000) and their is only one cop. Second, the lady's police cheif husband is out of town (serving in Iraq) until July. She has talked about the replacement cop but is very good friends with him. Matter of fact we have heard some pretty nasty rumors that if they are true he wouldn't do anything either.

Kaytee · 01-11-2008, 06:36 PM

thats horrible. I hope she doesn't learn the hard way why it is unsafe

Kaytee · 01-11-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jenilouise

My godson was 25 lbs at 6 months and my friend still faced him backwards. It is so undsafe not to.

as would I!!!! I wouldn't forward face the kid unless he was 33lbs. Rear facing maax for my car seat

jenilouise · 01-11-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaytee

as would I!!!! I wouldn't forward face the kid unless he was 33lbs. Rear facing maax for my car seat

Me neither. I mean Natalia is getting pretty big but she's still a baby.

hannah's mommy · 01-11-2008, 08:06 PM

This is probably a stupid question, but why is it safer to face them backwards when they are babies?

I mean, Hannah was rear-facing until she was 13 months and 25 lbs because I knew it was safer, but what is it that makes it safer?

Trina · 01-11-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hannah's mommy

This is probably a stupid question, but why is it safer to face them backwards when they are babies?

I mean, Hannah was rear-facing until she was 13 months and 25 lbs because I knew it was safer, but what is it that makes it safer?

More info and crash test video clips here:
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx

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