Infant Car Seats

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Choose the right seat for the right age and size. Buckle everyone in the car and keep buckled as long as the car is moving.

	Infants	Toddlers	Children
Age and Weight	Birth to one year AND weight up to 22 pounds	Over one year AND weight 20 to 40 pounds	Up to age 8 AND weight 40 to 80 pounds
Type of Seat	Infant seat only or convertible seat	Convertible seat / Forward-facing seat	Booster seat with seat belt
Seat Position	Rear-facing	Forward-facing	Forward-facing
Row of Car	Second	Second	Second or third
Insuring Proper Fit	Harness straps at or slightly below shoulder level	Harness straps at or above shoulder level	Use both lap and shoulder belt. Lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area. Shoulder belt fits snugly, crossing chest and shoulder.
CAUTIONS	All children 12 years old and under should NOT ride in front row. Anyone shorter than 4'9" tall (145 cm) should NOT sit behind an airbag, regardless of age.

For information about car safety, call the Auto Safety Hotline: 800-424-9393, or check www.buckleupamerica.org.