Using Car Seats Correctly

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Using Car Seats Correctly!

• It is the law!!

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Reasons for Car Seats
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bold-face. (Darkened words)

• Car seats are mandatory, and must be used by
  children under 8 years or under 80 pounds riding
  in a car. All car seats must be placed in the
  back seat. It is recommended that no children
  under 12 ride in the front seat of the car.

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What is the best car seat?

• There is no one best car seat. It is important
  that the car seat has passed all safety
  standards. Try not to get a used car seat. If
  you find a used car seat, be sure it has never
  been in an accident. An accident can weaken the
  belts of the car seat. Also check that the car
  seat is not
• too old
• out of date
• cracked
• missing parts
• missing instructions
• missing a registration card.

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Types of Car Seats

• There are 4 types of car seats that you can
  purchase infant, convertible, forward facing,
  and booster.

Booster Seat
Forward Facing Seat
Infant Car Seat
Convertible Seat
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Infant Car Seat

• An infant car seat is the best for a new baby.
  They are made to be in the back seat facing
  backwards. An infant car seat is designed for an
  infant only. They are made for children up to
  20-22 pounds. Use a 5-point harness when possible
  for an infant.

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Convertible Car Seat

• If a child has reached 20-22 pounds but is still
  under 1 year of age, they will need to be moved
  to a convertible seat. A 25 pound 8 month old is
  not safe in either an infant seat or in a forward
  facing seat. The convertible seat is safe for
  larger children under 1 year of age.

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Forward Facing

• Once a child has reached 1 year of age and 20
  pounds, a forward facing seat can be used.

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Booster seat

• The older child, not quite tall enough for a
  regular seat belt, can use a booster seat. The
  booster seat raises the child so he/she can see
  out the window, and the seat belt does not touch
  their neck. Use a booster seat with high back
  for added safety.

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Words to Remember
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Its Important!

• Remember to use the correct car seat for your
  childs age and weight.
• Click here to take a vocabulary quiz. Car seat
  quiz