When Did You turn bubs carseat around?

[Michelle71]

Yep - my little man has the distinct disadvantage of having parents who have seen the consequences of inappropriate child restraint. He is not exactly huge (and only just at the 8kg anyway) but he will be facing backwards until well after 12 months. There are too many idiot drivers in Sydney that risk me being rear ended. I can't place my child at an increased risk of injury through somebody else's fault when I can prevent some of the risks by keeping him facing the back. He has a mirror to see us and is mostly fine that way. JMO.

Mako - Sage is waaaay too little. You have permission to forehead slap your husband (alternatively - make him watch the video)

[Jac]

12 months and not turned yet (10kgs) although will have to soon as he is getting a little cramped/squashed rear facing. I would keep him rear facing forever if possible as it's so much safer (but of course will need to switch him one day soon). Also, when they fall asleep in a forward facing seat their head seems to flop around, much better supported rear facing for sleeping.

[Jus]

Hey there,
I was interested to read this thread, as I'm hoping to keep my DD RF til 12 months.

We got one of the big mirrors (like a teddy with a mirror for tum) so I could see her from the front while driving (precious first time mum, but loving the mirror).

I'm hoping that will help keep her happy, because she can see us too (unlike the smaller mirror thingies).

Hope this helps someone!