Question Rear-facing carseat in rear end accident?

littleyizhi

New member
Hi Everyone:

I had gotten a Hi-Way 2 for my son. I know rear facing is better.

Rear and rear offset crashes only account for about 4% ,Rear-enders are

more common at lower speeds, though most injuries in these crashes are not

as severe."

But I just want to know,If my car seat is rear facing and I get hit hard from behind, my boy will get a whiplash affect. In this event, is forward facing car seat better than rear facing car seat?
 
ADS

agave

New member
I was rear ended hard enough to break my back windshield, in an xB by a F250 both of my kids where RF and completely uninjured. I had whiplash possible concussion and funky numbness in one arm. They where both much closer to the impact.
 

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