| Infants |
| Age/Weight |
Seat Type/Seat Position |
Usage Tips |
Birth to at least 1 year
AND
at least 20 lbs.
Less than 1 year
(20-35 lbs)
Children may remain in their rear-facing seats as long as they haven't exceeded the height or weight requirements.
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Infant-Only Seat rear-facing
OR
Convertible Seat used rear-facing
Convertible Seat - used rear-facing
(select one recommended for heavier infants)
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system.
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Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear.
Child seat should recline at approximately a 45 degree angle.
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; Harness clip at armpit level.
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| Preschoolers/Toddlers |
| Age/Weight |
Seat Type/Seat Position |
Usage Tips |
1 to 4 years at least 20 lbs. to approximately 40 lbs.
Children may remain in their forward-facing seats as long as they haven’t exceeded the height or weight requirements.
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Convertible Seat forward-facing
or
Forward-Facing Only
or
Combination Seat with Harness
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system.
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Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward.
Harness straps/slots at or above child’s shoulders (usually top set of slots for convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.
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| Young Children |
| Age/Weight |
Seat Type/Seat Position |
Usage Tips |
| 4 to at least 8 years Unless they are 4'9" (57") tall. |
Belt-Positioning Booster
No back
or
High Back Belt-Positioning Booster
NEVER use with lap-only belts. Belt-positioning boosters are always used with lap and shoulder belts.
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Booster used with adult lap and shoulder belt in rear seat.
Shoulder belt should rest snugly across chest, rests on shoulder; and should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back.
Lap-belt should rest low, across the lap/upper thigh area; not across the stomach.
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