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When should a child stop riding rear facing?

At the seat's top height or weight limit, as long as possible.

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  1. On their first birthday
  2. When their feet touch the seat
  3. At the seat's height or weight limit ✔

Why: NHTSA says keep a child rear facing until they reach the top height or weight limit of that car seat. Feet touching the seat back is not the switch signal.

Huh, didn't know that: After that, use a forward-facing seat with a harness and tether.

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Answer: At the seat's height or weight limit. NHTSA says keep a child rear facing until they reach the top height or weight limit of that car seat. Feet touching the seat back is not the switch signal.

  1. NHTSA: How to Install Rear-Facing Car Seats www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and-booster-seats/how-install-rear-facing-car-seats
    Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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