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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]13. It’s not about size/weight it’s about bone age/ossification.[/quote]

SO at 13….. what happens?[/quote]

https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-07-kids_in_front_car_seat-story.html[/quote]

https://saferide4kids.com/blog/can-children-sit-in-the-front-seat-car/

Interesting, this one says it is about the iliac crest (hip) and that is ready around 12.

“According to a study in Paediatr Child Health, children who are 12 years old or younger have iliac crests that are less developed than those of adults. (The iliac crest is the  part of the hip bone which keeps the seat belt properly positioned on the hips.) This can allow the seat belt to ride up over the abdomen, causing seat belt syndrome.”

The rib cage isn’t really ready at 13 (is it at 15.5?)

“Children do not have fully developed breast bones or sternum, yet. While this may not fully develop until a few years later, waiting until at least 13 gives it more time to get stronger. Without a mature skeletal system, a child in at increased risk of injury, especially if the child is also in the deployment zone of an airbag.”

I mean for just general safety EVERYONE should probably be in the back too as it seems safer based on statistics. Most people are letting their kids in the front even closer to the airbag at 15.5 if not before. And at least for a while, cars need drivers and driving is risky.

Thanks for the link- gives me something to think about. [/quote]

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