Why do infants have to be a year old before faceing forward in a car seat?

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Because their bones arent developed enough to cope with the forces put upon them in the event of an impact, their necks would break and they suffer serious internal injuries. Sat facing backwards, they are supported completely by the seat against their back, so therefore inertia injuries are seriouly limited.

What do you do if your breaks give out on your car while you're driving?

So that their necks are strong enough to hold up their heads correctly in the even of an impact. (Most impacts make the head move toward the front of the car.)

Is it worth buying a 'personal alarm' to carry around?

When babies are young their necks aren't very strong. If you have to slam on the breaks it can damage their neck.

Have any of you had problems with baby car seat installation and useage in new Volvos?

The safest way for infants to ride is rear-facing in the back seat. Rear-facing child safety seats protect the infant's head, neck, and back in a crash. The infant should ride rear-facing until at least 1 year of age AND at least 20 pounds, longer if possible.
Go to this link for more information
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nht...
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