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Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back! |
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| Infants | Toddlers/Preschool | Young Children | |
| Age and Weight: | Birth to at least 1 year and 20-22 lbs. | Over 20 lbs. to about 40 lbs. and over 1 year | Over 40 lbs. up to about 80 lbs. or more |
| 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 at least one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats in back seat
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 |
| Warning: | Do not place infants in the front seat of cars with air bags | 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 |
From the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTS) web site.
Cindy Genau | Staff | NCC Home
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