Car Seat Guidelines 2002 |
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LATCH
System - EFF. 9/1/02
CHILDREN
AGES 12 AND UNDER ARE SAFEST WHEN PROPERLY BUCKLED IN THE REAR SEAT.
Always refer to the child seat and vehicle manufacturers instructions for proper
use and installation instructions.
Always refer to the child seat and vehicle manufacturers instructions for proper use and installation instructions.
| AGE/
WEIGHT | SEAT
TYPE/ SEAT POSITION |
USAGE
TIPS |
|
INFANTS
| ||
| Birth
to 1 year/ Less than 20 lbs | Infant
only seat/rear facing or convertible seat used rear facing | Never
use in front seat where air bag is present, Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear,child seat should recline at approximately 45º |
| Less than
1 year | Convertible seat used rear facing (select one recommended for heavier infants.) |
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (use
lower set of slots for most convertible seats) Harness straps snug on child, harness clip at armpit level |
| Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or the LATCH system | ||
| PRESCHOOLERS/TODDLERS | ||
| 1 to 4 years at least 20 lbs to approx. 40 lbs | Convertible
seat/ forward facing or forward facing seat only or high back booster with harness. | Tightly
install child seat in rear seat facing forward Harness straps/ slots at or above child's shoulders (use upper set of slots for most convertible seats) Harness straps snug on child, harness clip at armpit level |
| Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the seat belts or the LATCH system | ||
| Young
Children | ||
| 4 to at least 8 yrs/ unless they are 4’9” (57”) tall | Belt-positioning booster (no back, base only) or high back belt-positioning booster vehicles | Booster
base used with adult lap and shoulder belt in rear seat. High back booster offers head/neck support for vehicles with rear seats having low or no head support Shoulder belt should rest snugly across chest, and should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back Lap belt should rest low, across lap/upper thigh area – not across the stomach |
| Never use lap only belts-Belt positioning boosters are always used with both LAP and SHOULDER belts. | ||
Stay informed about child safety seat recalls; be sure and fill out the registration card that comes with new child seats.
Auto Safety Hotline
1-888-327-4236
TDD 1-800-424-9153
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Car Seat 2002 General Guidelines