[gini1313]

Anyone recommend any good links for convincing dh that rearfacing longer is really ALOT safer? Sorry so short, nak...

 

[Smalls181]

This is my favorite website. I find it short and to the point, yet has all of the important info.

And then I also love the video on youtube.

 

[gini1313]

I just showed that video to dh (who turned dd around because he likes to be able to see her) and when it finished, he said, "I will turn her around tomorrow." I have been trying to tell him that rear facing is safer, but he is very visual so that video (with the crash tests) was perfect.

 

[Smalls181]

I agree, that the crash tests are very powerful. I am very visual as well. I don't really understand a lot of the car seat rules until I see the crash tests. Then it all makes sense. =)

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Originally Posted by gini1313 I just showed that video to dh (who turned dd around because he likes to be able to see her) and when it finished, he said, "I will turn her around tomorrow." I have been trying to tell him that rear facing is safer, but he is very visual so that video (with the crash tests) was perfect.

 

[azmomtoone]

Yeah, the video is absolutely what convinced me as well. DH never argued with it but I showed him the video as soon as I'd found it....

 

[~Megan~]

That video is awful! I didn't know about extended rear facing with my first two kids even though I have had the seats professionally installed each time they have changed position.

Of course this makes me wish my 3 and 6 yr could still fit rear facing

 

[Smalls181]

I just got the link to Joel's Website. Many of you may remember his story. Here is the video his grandpa put together. I find this to be the most powerful video ever!

 

[Adventuredad]

Above movie on Youtube by Bonnie is very good. You can also check out my short clip on Youtube comparing forward facing and rear facing. Let your DH see this and ask where he wants to put his child..... Hint, have a look at the neck area

Full version of clip is quite interesting as well and can be found here. (sorry about the Swedish language)

If you want a real life example I can suggest the story of Joel, 18 months old and forward facing. Broke his neck, but thankfully lived, in a low speed crash. You can check out Jim's Youtube video here. Jim is Joel's grandpa who is very pissed off about being told forward facing his son was safe and is taking action. He's talking to lots of people and I will also be sending him a Swedish rear facing 55 lbs. car seat so Joel can stay rear facing for a long time.