| Age and Weight: |
Birth to at least 1 year and 20-22 lbs. |
Less than 1 year/ 20-35 lbs. |
1 to 4 years/ at least 20 lbs. to approximately 40 lbs. |
4 to at least 8 years/unless they are 4'9" (57") tall. |
| Type of Seat: |
Infant-Only Seat/rear-facing or Convertible Seat/used rear-facing.
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system. |
Convertible Seat/used rear-facing (select one recommended for heavier infants).
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system. |
Convertible Seat/forward-facing or Forward-Facing Only or High Back Booster/Harness.
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system. |
Belt-Positioning Booster (no back, only) or High Back Belt-Positioning Booster.
NEVER use with lap-only belts—belt-positioning boosters are always used with lap AND shoulder belts. |
| Usage Tips: |
Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear.
Child seat should recline at no more than a 45-degree angle.
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level. |
Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear.
Child seat should recline between a 31-45 degree angle.
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level. |
Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the front.
harness straps/slots to be above the shoulder level (the top slots for most convertible child safety seats.
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level. |
Booster used with adult lap and shoulder belt in rear seat.
Shoulder belt should rest snugly across chest, rests on shoulder; and should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back.
Lap-belt should rest low, across the lap/upper thigh area—not across the stomach. |
| Always Make Sure: |
Children to at least one year and at the minimum at least 20 lbs. or the maximum limit of the seat in rear-facing seats in back seat. Harness straps at or below shoulder level |
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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 |
| Warning: |
Do not place infants in the front seat of cars with air bags |
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All children age 12 and under ride in the back seat |
To avoid abdominal injuries, make sure the lap belt fits low and snug on hips; shoulder belt rests the across the collarbone, not the neck |