Choosing the Proper Car Seat

Using a car seat properly can reduce the risk of a child’s death in a car accident by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. Because children's bodies are more delicate, they are more susceptible to injury and need special protection.

Learn the proper way to secure your child in a car seat. Follow the guidelines listed below from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association:

Proper Car Seat Use Chart
	INFANTS	TODDLER	YOUNG CHILDREN
WEIGHT	Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs.	Over 1 year and Over 20-40 lbs.	Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9".
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 MAKE SURE:	Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats. Harness straps at or below shoulder level.	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. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries.
WARNING	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat.	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat.	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat.

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