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Infants |
Toddler |
Young Children |
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Weight |
Birth to 1 year AND at least 20-22 lbs* *Keep
rear-facing as long as possible: read seat labeling
for maximum weight limit rear-facing (some up to 35
lb) |
Over 1 year AND Over 20 lbs, up to 40 lbs. |
Over 40 lbs. Usually ages 4-8, unless already 4'9''
tall |
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Type of Seat |
Rear-facing infant seat only, or rear-facing |
Forward-facing Convertible seat or Forward-facing
only seat |
Belt positioning booster seat |
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Seat Position |
Rear-facing only |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
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make sure |
- Children under one year AND under 20 lbs* in
rear-facing seats
- *Keep rear-facing as long as possible: read
seat labeling for maximum weight limit
rear-facing (some up to 35 lb)
- Harness straps at or below shoulder
level
- Always read the car seat instructions, and
your car's owners' manual.
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- Children over age one AND over 20 lbs can be
forward-facing
- Harness straps should be at or above
shoulders
- Most seats require harnesses be routed
through top shoulder slots for forward-facing
use
- Always read the car seat instructions, and
your car's owners' manual.
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- Belt positioning booster seats must be used
with both lap and shoulder belts.
- Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight
across the lap/upper thigh area (pelvic bone) to
avoid abdominal injuries; and the shoulder belt
fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder (not
the neck). Always read the car seat
instructions, and your car's owners' manual.
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Warning |
All children under
age 13 should ride in the back seat |
All children under
age 13 should ride in the back seat |
All children under
age 13 should ride in the back seat |
