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Child Safety Seats
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of children
over the age of six months in the United States. The proper use of
child car seats is one of the simplest and most effective methods
available for protecting the lives of our young children in the
event of a motor vehicle crash.
Please make sure that children are
properly protected while traveling in a motor vehicle. Only the
correct use of child car seats will offer the protection your child
needs. So please be aware of the facts listed on this page regarding
the proper use of child car seats.
There are many different types of child
car seats on the market today. Each one must meet federal standards
and all provide good protection for your child when used correctly.
The "right" seat for you is largely a matter of personal choice.
Choose a seat that fits your child and your car, read the
instructions carefully, and use the seat correctly on every trip.
Correct use is
easy if you follow four steps:
- Read the
manufacturer's instructions for your car seat.
- Face the
child safety seat in the proper direction.
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Infant
seats always face backwards.
Baby rides in a semi-reclining position facing the rear of the
car.
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Convertible seats face backwards in a semi-reclining position
for infants under 20 pounds and under 1 year of age, and forward
in an upright position for toddlers.
- Secure your child
snugly in the car seat.
- Secure the child
car seat with a
seat belt.
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Anchoring
the seat properly with a seat belt is critical. A seat that is
not buckled securely to the car can tip over, slide sideways or,
in a crash, be ejected from the car.
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Check your instruction manual to find out how to
route the seat belt properly and fasten it tightly.
Child Safety Seat Recall List
2005 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings
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"TIPS" Line
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