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It
is very important to have your baby in a car seat no matter where you
are driving. Please see BabiesDirect's
Car Seat Buyers Guide. Even if the place is just around the block. Any
child who weighs less than 60 pounds should be put in a safety seat every
time the child is in the car. It is also a law in all 50 states. Put
the baby car seat in the back seat of the car. This is the safest place
for a baby to be in case of a car accident. If the car seat is in the
front an airbag may seriously injure the baby. Fasten the harnesses on the
car seat over the child's shoulders with less than one inch of space. Do
not put small infants in seats with rigid shields. When you are
shopping for a car seat, look for the ones that are approved by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission. For hot days you also want to make
sure that the car is always kept cool inside. Check the seat's temperature
before you place your child in it. You also want to cover the car seat
with a towel or blanket so exposed metal or plastic parts of the seat will
not burn your baby's skin if it happens to be a hot day.
Car
Seat Buying Guide <---- click here
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The following age and weight guidelines will help you choose the right
car seat. Consult the manufacturer's instructions foe exact figures.
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Birth to 12 months (or 20 pounds): Use an infant or convertible
seat facing towards the REAR of the car (backward).
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12 months
(or 20 pounds) to 4 years (or 40 pounds): Use a convertible or toddler
seat in the forward-facing position.
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4 years (or 40 pounds) to 8 years (or 0 pounds): Keep your child in
a convertible or toddler seat as long as he or she will fit. When
your child has outgrown the seat, use one of the following:
If the car has a lap/shoulder belt in the
rear seat, use a booster seat that positions the lap/shoulder belt
alone if it fits properly. Secure the lap belt across the child's
hips. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or front of the
neck.
Use the rear lap/shoulder belt alone if
it fits properly. It should not cross the face or neck or ride up
across the stomach. the belt should fit across the child's hips.
If no rear lap/shoulder belt is
available, use the shield-type booster seat restrained by the lap belt
in the car.
If no other type of restraint is
available, use the lap belt. Position it low on the hips and adjust
snugly.
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8 years and older (or 70 pounds and more): You can use the car's
protection system without a booster seat.
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Car
Seat Buying Guide <---- click here
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