bakoverrettede

Bakoverrettede is a term of Swedish origin that translates to "backward-facing" or "rearward-facing" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of child safety, specifically referring to car seats designed for infants and young children. These seats are positioned so that the child faces the rear of the vehicle.

The primary reason for using backward-facing car seats is to provide superior protection for a child's head, neck, and spine in the event of a collision. In a forward-facing position, the child's head is heavier in proportion to their body, and in an impact, it can be thrown forward with great force. This can lead to severe injuries, particularly to the delicate spinal cord. When a child is facing backward, the seat shell absorbs and distributes the forces of impact across the child's entire back, cradle their head and neck, and significantly reduce the risk of these critical injuries.

Various safety organizations and pediatric associations strongly recommend keeping children in backward-facing car seats for as long as possible, generally until they reach the maximum height or weight limit specified by the car seat manufacturer. This often extends beyond the age of one year, which was a previous minimum recommendation. The design and safety features of modern backward-facing car seats are engineered to maximize this protective effect.