New research has led to updated guidelines for child car seats.

According to the updated guidelines, children should ride in rear-facing car seats until they reach the height or weight limit for the seat.          

Previous guidance said children should ride in rear-facing seats until at least age two.

Once children reach the height or weight limit and shift to a forward-facing seat, they should use safety seats with harnesses for as long as possible.

That’s often up to 65 pounds.

After that, switch to a booster seat.