Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!

INFANTS

TODDLER

YOUNG CHILDREN

WEIGHT

Birth to 1 year
at least 20-22 lbs.

Over 1 year and
Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.

Over 40 lbs.
Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''.

TYPE of SEAT

Infant only or rear-facing convertible

Convertible / Forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seat

SEAT POSITION

Rear-facing only

Forward-facing

Forward-facing

ALWAYS MAKE SURE:

Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats

Harness straps at or below shoulder level

Harness straps should be at or above shoulders

Most seats require top slot for forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.

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

WARNING

All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat