Rear facing until what age?

I’m in 2 minds about whether to continue rear facing or switch to forward facing.

My daughter is 2.5 years old. I’m looking to get a car seat similar to pic below (big, comfortable and long lasting). We probably wouldn’t be using until she’s closer to 3 as she’s got a good couple months left in her current.

I’ve always wanted to rear face as long as possible but she’s got long legs and tbh, even though it’s recommended, I’m just not sure how it’s comfortable? She’s all bent up 😂

First time mum though, so I have no idea… opinions and thoughts? X

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5 minimum ideally, their legs are fine its actually more uncomfortable for them to have their legs hanging (think of when youre sitting on a bar stool where your feet cant touch the footrest or the floor) have you ever seen a little kid just sit normally for a period of time? They have their legs all over the place lol if you take off her shoes she will be more comfortable too. You can get extended rear facing seats for bigger kids too

My daughter is almost 4 and I have been thinking about turning her around. But then I always remind myself better uncomfortable than dead or badly injured. So she will stay rear facing for a while longer.

We’ve got an ERF seat that should do til my daughters 6/7. She’s about to turn 3 and is all legs and perfectly comfortable. They’re more flexible than we are, they will cross/bend them and find a comfortable position.

I wanted to rf longer but my son had the worst travel sickness when rf that we forward face now and he is comfy and safe and not sick lol so do what’s best for you x

Also I have this car seat from newborn for my daughter who is still rf of course and it’s a very cute car seat and really sturdy, feels like a very nice seat and is great quality

We think they’re uncomfortable a lot of times when they’re really not. They’re so much more flexible than adults. My almost 4.5 year old is actually rear facing in my car but forward facing in my husband’s car (he only rides in that car for daycare drop off which is 5 min away). And while I know he likes forward facing because of being able to see more stuff, he’s never once complained that he’s not comfortable rear facing and it’s been since last September.

I’ve always heard it’s better for their legs to be hurt than their neck in an accident. Even if she’s uncomfortable 4 really is the recommended age to switch for this reason

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