The nurse explains to the parents of an infant why it is important to place the car seat rear-facing at least until two years of age. What explanation does the nurse give the infant's parents to support this education?

Infants prefer this movement and are less distracted in the car.

All car seats manufactured for infants are made to only be rear-facing.

Rear-facing decreases lower extremity injuries in an accident.

Rear-facing supports the head, neck, and spine in an accident.