Safety Seats

Birth to 20 Pounds (birth to age one):

• Infants should be in a reclined infant car seat or convertible seat in the infant position to protect the delicate neck and head.
• All straps should be pulled snugly.
• The car seat must face the rear of the car and should never be used in a front seat where there is an air bag.
• The infant must face the rear so that in the event of a crash, swerve, or sudden stop, the infant’s back and shoulders can better absorb the impact.
• Household infant carriers and cloth carriers are not designed to protect an infant in a car and should never be used.
• Please never place any toys or mirrors around or near the child's face. During a crash these objects become flying projectiles and will injure your child.

5 to 40 Pounds :

• The convertible car seat is placed in a reclined rear-facing position until an infant is 1 year and 20 pounds.
  
• After children reach at least 1 year and 20 pounds, the convertible seat can be turned forward and placed in the upright position in the back seat of the vehicle.
  
• Fasten the convertible car seat with a vehicle seat belt, properly inserting the belt through the car seat frame according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Read the vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions. A locking clip is needed when using a vehicle lap/shoulder belt with a latch plate that moves freely along the belt.

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