Definition: Forward Facing Only Seats:
- Used when toddlers outgrow their rear-facing infant only seat.
- Rated for use by children who are between 20 and 40 pounds, although some new forward-facing convertible and combination car seats have a 65 to 85 pound weight limit.
- Harness straps should be at or above child's shoulders.
- Harness chest clip should be at armpit level.
- According the latest car seat guidelines, once children are two years old (or, regardless of age, have outgrown their rear-facing car seat) toddlers should sit in a forward-facing car seat with harness straps as long as possible and until they reach the weight and height limits of their car seat.
Featured Forward Facing car seats:
- Britax Regent Sahara Booster Car Seat - fits children from 22 to 80 pounds
- Graco SafeSeat Step2 Toddler Car Seat - for children 20 to 40 pounds
adapted from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

