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Child Safety Seats

Using Child Restraints for Infant Seats

  • Child must be kept rear facing until one year AND 20 pounds.
  • Never place a rear-facing seat in front of an air bag.
  • Keep child safety seat at a semi-reclined angle to ensure proper breathing for the child.
  • Do not attach additional padding or dangling toys to the safety seat.
  • Some seats will accommodate children up to 35 pounds rear facing.
  • Be sure to read manufacturers instructions!
  • Use lowest harness strap position, straps should be at or below when rear facing.
  • After reaching one year old and 20 pounds, turn child forward facing.