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Installing Child Safety Seats
Did you know that 4 out of every 5 safety seats are used incorrectly? Children who are not properrly buckled up may be seriously hurt not only in crasheds, but aslo from sudden stops. Read the manufacturers' instructions for the child safety seat and the vehicle to check if you are using your seat correctly. Be sure to check the instruction manual for the weight and height restrictions for the child safety seats you are using. The safety seat should meet federal safety standards and be installed properly to prevent injuries. The best and safest restraint should fit the child's size and weight; fit in your vehicle tightly and be used correctly every time.
Rear Face Seat (newborn to at least to one year old)
A rear facing seat should never be placed in front of an air bag. Always place rear-facing safety seats in the reclined position at a 45-degree angle. Keep the harness at or below shoulders. If the seat has a handle, most manufacturers recommend that they handle be in the down position. Read the owners manual for your seat.
Forward Facing Seat (one to four years)
Place forward facing seat in the upright position. Move the harness to the properly slots, usually the top slots. Check the instructions for the exact positioning.
Booster Seats(four to eight years)
A booster seat is necessary for a child who has outgrown the convertible seat. A booster seat keeps the belt positioned properly for the child. Booster seats come with or with out a high back. Both must be used with a lap and shoulder belt. Boosters without a back may only be used in vehicles with a head rest.
Adult Safety Belt
Car safety belts are designed for adults' comfort and safety. Children do not fit into the belt properly until they can sit with their back against the vehicle seat and their knees bent comfortably and completely over the vehicle seat edge without slouching. Usually children over 80 pounds and 8 years can fit correctly in lap shoulder belts.
Warning!!
A safety seat that was used in a vehicle in a during a crash should not be again.
