Time to face forward

A couple of weeks ago we decided it was time for Nikhil to transition to the forward-facing carseat.  He's previously been in the Graco Snugride 35 which is rear-facing.  The recommendation was changed a year ago to have children stay rear-facing until they are 2.  However, Nikhil was outgrowing his carseat.  The straps were too tight, his knees were constantly bent, and worst of all, he couldn't see anything.  So voila...he got his new carseat and look how happy he was on his first day in the new seat...

We purchased the Britax Frontier convertible carseat.  He has two cup holders so now he can carry along his favorite drink.  And he can see out the window.  He loves pointing to cars and trucks.  He calls them "ke".

Recently, after a conversation with his Masi and hearing Rocky's name (the family dog), Nikhil began telling Rocky "back" and signaling it with his hands.  He learned this from our recent trip back to CA last weekend.

As for his old carseat, it's been cleaned and adjusted and is now waiting the arrival of Baby #2.