| INFANTS | TODDLER | YOUNG CHILDREN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEIGHT |
Birth to 1 year,
up to 20 lbs
|
Over 1 year and
21-39 lbs.
|
40-80 lbs., unless
4'9" or over
|
|
TYPE OF
SEAT
|
Infant only or convertible
|
Convertible/Forward-facing
|
Belt positioning booster seat
|
|
SEAT
POSITION
|
Rear-facing only
|
Forward-facing
|
Forward-facing
|
|
MAKE
SURE
|
Harness
straps at or below
shoulder
level. Retainer/chest
clip at armpit level.
|
Harness straps at or above shoulder
level. Most seats requiretop slot for
foward-facing.
Retainer/chest clip at armpit level.
|
Belt positioning booster
seats
must be used with both
lap and shoulder belts.
Make sure the lap belt fits
low and tight across the lap /
upper
thigh area and
the shoulder belt fits
snug crossing the chest and
shoulder to avoid abdominal
injuries.
|