Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!
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| |
INFANTS |
TODDLER |
PRESCHOOLERS |
| WEIGHT |
Birth
to 1 year
up to 20-22 lbs. |
Over
1 year and
Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs. |
Over
40 lbs. up to 80 lbs. |
| TYPE OF SEAT |
Infant
only on rear-facing convertible |
Convertible
/ Forward-facing |
Belt
positioning booster seat |
| SEAT POSITION |
Rear-facing
only |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
| ALWAYS MAKE SURE: |
Children
to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats
Harness straps at or below shoulder level |
Harness
straps should be at or above shoulders
Most seats require top slot for forward-facing |
Belt
positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.
Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder
belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries |
| WARNING |
All
children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All
children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All
children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |