Proper
Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back! |
|
INFANTS |
TODDLER |
YOUNG
CHILDREN |
| WEIGHT |
Birth to 1
year
at least 20-22 lbs. |
Over 1 year
and
Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs. |
Over 40 lbs.
Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''. |
| TYPE
of SEAT |
Infant only
or 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
|
