Car Seat Safety
Growing Up Buckled Up

Before you hit the road, read this. Take the time to be sure your child is riding safely. Many firestations and police stations have free car seat checks to ensure your child's safety.

Infants should ride in rear-facing car seats until at least 20 lbs (9 kg) and at least 1 year old. Do not put a rear-facing car seat in the front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger air bag.

Children over 1 year old and between 20 lbs (9kg) and 40 lbs (18 kg) should ride in forward-facing car seats.

Children ages 4 to 8 between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) should ride in booster seats restrained with lap and shoulder belts. A regular seat belt won't fully protect a child this size in a crash.

Children and adults over 80 lbs (36kg) should use a seat belt for every ride.

Source: www.safekids.org