Choose the right seat for the right age and size.
Buckle everyone in the car and keep buckled as long as the car is moving.
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Infants |
Toddlers |
Children |
Age and Weight |
Birth to one year AND weight up to 22 pounds |
Over one year AND weight 20 to 40 pounds |
Up to age 8 AND weight 40 to 80 pounds |
Type of Seat |
Infant seat only or convertible seat |
Convertible seat / Forward-facing seat |
Booster seat with seat belt |
Seat Position |
Rear-facing |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
Row of Car |
Second |
Second |
Second or third |
Insuring Proper Fit |
Harness straps at or slightly below shoulder level |
Harness straps at or above shoulder level |
Use both lap and shoulder belt.
Lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area. Shoulder belt fits snugly,
crossing chest and shoulder. |
CAUTIONS |
All children 12 years old and under should NOT ride in front row. Anyone shorter than 4'9" tall (145
cm) should NOT sit behind an airbag, regardless of age. |
For information about car safety:
call the Auto Safety Hotline: 1-800-424-9393, or check www.buckleupamerica.org.
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