[scatterbunny]

Rear-facing is so much safer than forward-facing and you have one of the best rear-facing seats out there. It has a 33 pound rear-facing weight limit and a very tall seat shell to accommodate even the tallest kids rear-facing to 33 pounds.

Kids under age 2 who are forward-facing are 4 times more likely to be killed in a crash than those who are still rear-facing.

http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/StayRearFacing.aspx

That being said (and even though I highly encourage you to keep baby rear-facing as long as possible), did you make sure to put the base in the "upright" position when you moved it facing forward?

	Forward Facing Car Seats A forward-facing car seat is one in which the child sits facing the front of the car. The seat should be installed in the back seat of your vehicle. Most forward-facing only seats are for children above 20 pounds.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.