It remains to be seen whether other groups will follow the lead of the American Academy of Pediatrics and begin recommending rear-facing seats for babies 24 months and under. Until now, safety experts have recommended the rear-facing position until your child is 1 year old. According to the article, children are five times safer in rear-facing car seats than in front-facing toddler carseat up to their second birthday. According to the article, children are five times safer in rear-facing car seats until they are at least 2 years old. Most car seat safety advocates recommend that toddlers stay rear-facing in their car seats until they are at least 2 years old.