Age & Weight Guidelines
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Birth to 1 year of age and Less
than 20 pounds
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1 year of age and
At least 20 pounds
and up to 40 pounds
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Less than 8 years of age and
At least 40 pounds, but
less than 80 pounds
and Less than 4-1/2 feet tall
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| Type of Seat |
Infant carrier seat
(5 to 22 pounds) or
Convertible rear/front facing seat in rear facing position
(5 to 30/35 pounds)
Check seat for actual rear-facing weight limit.
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Convertible
rear/front facing seat
(Rear facing - between 5
and 30/35 pounds. Check seat weight limits)
(Front facing - between 20
and 40 pounds) OR
Front-facing only toddler
seat
(40 pound weight limit
with harness system)
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Belt-positioning
booster seat
Low-back booster - use
when vehicle has head rest protection in the back seat.
High-back booster-use
in vehicles without back seat head rests.
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| Position |
Always position
your infant rear facing regardless of weight.
Your infant must face
the rear at least until he or she reaches the age of 1 and is
at least 20 pounds.
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Positioning depends on the
weight of your toddler. If your one-year old is at least 20 pounds,
you can face your toddler forward. However, your toddler is safest
when facing the rear. It's a good idea to use a convertible seat
to its rear-facing weight limit.
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Position your child in a booster
seat (forward facing only).
A booster seat can only be used
in a vehicle with lap and shoulder belts in the rear seats.
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| Harness Straps |
Harness straps must be at or
below the shoulder level, and fit snugly. Harness clip must be
at armpit level.
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When front facing in a convertible
seat, harness straps must be in the top
slots. Harness clip must be at armpit
level.
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Use both lap and shoulder straps. The lap strap
must fit low and tight across the lap and upper thigh area, and the
shoulder strap must fit snug across the chest and shoulder. |
