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Proper
Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone.
Children Age 12 and Under in Back!
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INFANTS
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TODDLER
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YOUNG CHILDREN
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WEIGHT
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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''. |
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TYPE of SEAT
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Infant
only or rear-facing convertible |
Convertible
/ Forward-facing |
Belt positioning
booster seat |
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SEAT POSITION
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Rear-facing
only |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
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ALWAYS MAKE SURE:
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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 |
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WARNING
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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 |
