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Child Car Seat Guidelines
Give children the best protection as long as possible ~ Child car seats protect well, but only if used correctly.
* Babies up to 20 lbs. (and under one year of age) should use a rear-facing Infant Seat.
* Babies weighing 20 lbs. before one year of age, or if baby’s head is one inch from top of Infant Seat should use a rear-facing Convertible Seat that goes to 30 lbs. or more.
* Children over one year of age (20-40 lbs.) should use a Forward-Facing Seat with harness.
* Children over 40 lbs. (to a maximum of 80-100 lbs.) should use a Booster Seat to make the lap and shoulder belt fit properly.
* Use Booster Seat until child is about 4/9” tall or can pass the 5-Step Test:
- Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
- Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
- Does the lap belt stay on the top part of the thighs?
- Is the shoulder belt centered on the chest and shoulder?
- Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
For more detailed information, visit American Academy of Pediatrics’ Car Seat Safety Guide at
www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm
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