That turning an infant forward facing at 1 years and 20 pounds is a good idea. Yes, it is the law, but it is the bare minimum. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want to do just the bare minimum when it comes to safety for my child.
The AAP has not officially changed their stance, not sure why. I thought they had. But they DO recommend that children should be rear facing until they are 2 years old. (unofficially)
http://aapnews.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/30/4/12-a
here’s the regular guidelines they provide, http://www.aap.org/family/Carseatguide.htm with a lot of information on convertible carseats, which can go up to 33lbs rear facing. My son just turned 2 in July and we recently turned him forward facing.
In our society, we just blindly follow the law without realizing that our safety is at risk. And some parents look forward to it, and yes I was looking forward to the convenience but I’m still a nervous wreck now. 5 Point harnesses are the safest way to be secured in a car.
not sure if this is a misconception, but I was sick to death of all the comments I got for ERF my son