3 steps how to fasten your child in a rear-facing car seat

Are you sure your child sits in the right position? The correct position is crucial for your child’s safety. Knowing how to buckling your child as she or he grows can be difficult. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to correctly position your child in a rear-facing car seat (category 2) and protect your child from serious injuries. 

Before you fasten your child in the car it’s important to ensure you’ve made a firm and rigid installation. If you’re not sure how to install your car seat you can click on the link below that demonstrates how to easily install your Axkid car seat. If you have any questions regarding the installment of the car seat, you can always refer to your instruction manual or contact us 

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1. Finding the correct seat angle 

Finding the optimal seat angle can be tricky but it’s important for both safety and comfort reasons. For maximum safety we recommend you to keep the car seat as upright as possible, depending on your child’s age, length and backseat angle without your child’s head slumping forward when sleeping. If you need more recline you can use our Angle Adjusting Wedge to ensure your child sits comfortably and secure in their car seat. 

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2. Tighten the harness strap

How the child sits in the car seat is crucial for the safety. In a rear-facing car seat, the harness should go over the shoulder and straight back. The harness must be tightened so that you as an adult can get a maximum of two fingers in between the belt and the child. For maximum safety, remember to never wear thick outerwear in the car seat.

3. Keep the headrest in a correct position 

Last but not least, the headrest. To provide the best protection for your child, we suggest your child’s ears should be below the upper edge of the headrest. If the side flaps of the headrest are positioned too high, they will not offer protection from side-impact crashes. For our car seats with the automatic headrest, we recommend using the unique feature that automatically adatps to your child’s length and size. Don’t worry, it adjusts itself every time you use it. If you’re using our car seat models that don’t have the function, a good tip is to check regularly that the headrest is positioned correctly. Take a look at the instructions manual if needed. 

How did it go? By following these simple steps, you ensure your child sits both comfortable and secure in their seat. Take a look at the instruction manual from time to time and contact us if you have questions    

Click on the link below to get a quick walkthrough how to fasten your child in the car ⬇ 

Greetings, The Axkid Family