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General Child Restraint Use Information
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back! |
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AGE /
WEIGHT |
SEAT TYPE /
SEAT POSITION |
USE TIPS
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INFANTS
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Birth to at least 1 year and at least 20 pounds.
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Infant-Only Seat/rear-facing or Convertible Seat/used rear-facing.
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or by the LATCH system. * Lower Anchors &
Tethers for CHildren
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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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Less than 1 year and
20-35 pounds.
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Convertible Seat/used rear-facing (select one recommended for heavier infants).
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or by the LATCH* system. |
· 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 |
1 to 4 years and at least 20 pounds to approximately 40 pounds.
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Convertible Seat/forward-facing or Forward-Facing Only or High Back Booster/Harness.
Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or by the LATCH system. |
· Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward.
· Harness straps/slots at or above child’s shoulders (check car seat instructions to find reinforced slots for convertible child safety seats).
· Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.
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YOUNG
CHILDREN |
4 to at least 8 years unless they are 4' 9" (57") tall.
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Belt-Positioning Booster (no back, base only) or High Back Belt-Positioning Booster.
NEVER use with lap-only belts— |
· Booster base 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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