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Short answer to the original question: kids should remain rear-faing until reaching either the RF weight or height limit of a convertible carseat (as per the manual)

Originally Posted by rexybaby

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It is indeed a lot to take in, however there are more accurate resources I've outlined steps to follow + links to referrence when Selecting & Using Child Safety Seats here

	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.

	Convertible Car Seats Convertible seats are for infants and toddlers. The seat can be used as a rear-facing seats for younger children, and switched to a forward-facing seat on the child's first birthday if the child weighs at least 20 pounds. However, experts recommend keeping the child in a rear-facing position until he or she outgrows the weight or height allowed by the safety seat.