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Q: How old should my baby be before I allow her to face the front of the car while riding in her car seat?

A: As recommended by the AAP, a child should be one year of age and 20 pounds before using a front-facing car seat. Your baby must have reached not just one, but both of these milestones before being able to sit in a front-facing car seat.

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