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Our son went into tethered MAs at 6 months. I didn't know there was an issue with newborns. What is it?
Rear facing tethering is optional always, mandatory never on US/Canadian seats.
There is some indication that RF tethering increases neck loads because the seat rotates downward as usual, then on rebound it gets stopped short, and baby is caught by the harness. Versus untethered, seat and baby move together.
The increase in neck loads isn't a whole lot, at least in seats that allow it. After all, they have tested it, and deemed it safe without designating an age.
The biggest safety advantage for RF tethered seats is actually in side impact protection, not in head on or rear collisions. The tether gives the seat more stability side to side.
There is some indication that RF tethering increases neck loads because the seat rotates downward as usual, then on rebound it gets stopped short, and baby is caught by the harness. Versus untethered, seat and baby move together.
The increase in neck loads isn't a whole lot, at least in seats that allow it. After all, they have tested it, and deemed it safe without designating an age.
The biggest safety advantage for RF tethered seats is actually in side impact protection, not in head on or rear collisions. The tether gives the seat more stability side to side.
Interesting. And how does that compare with an anti-rebound bar?
Rear facing tethering is optional always, mandatory never on US/Canadian seats.
There is some indication that RF tethering increases neck loads because the seat rotates downward as usual, then on rebound it gets stopped short, and baby is caught by the harness. Versus untethered, seat and baby move together.
The increase in neck loads isn't a whole lot, at least in seats that allow it. After all, they have tested it, and deemed it safe without designating an age.
The biggest safety advantage for RF tethered seats is actually in side impact protection, not in head on or rear collisions. The tether gives the seat more stability side to side.
yeh, im confused too. my son was in a BV from birth and i tethered it. i thought you were supposed to tether it always....please explain.
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