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Child Safety Seats
|
INFANTS |
TODDLERS |
PRESCHOOLERS |
WEIGHT |
Birth to 1 year up to 20-22 lbs. |
Over 20 lbs. - 40 lbs. and over 1 year |
Over 40 lbs. up to 80 lbs. |
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 |
Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats |
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 font passenger seat of cars with air bags |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight to avoid abdominal injuries |