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    Carseat Recommendations For Children by Age Size

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    The document provides car seat recommendations based on a child's age, including using a rear-facing car seat from birth to age 1, a forward-facing car seat from ages 1 to 4, a booster seat from ages 4 to 8, and a seat belt from ages 8 to 12. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing for as long as possible based on height and weight limits, then transitioning to forward-facing, booster, and seat belt based on size. Safety tips include always using the appropriate car seat, following manufacturer instructions, and keeping children in back seats through age 12.

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    The document provides car seat recommendations based on a child's age, including using a rear-facing car seat from birth to age 1, a forward-facing car seat from ages 1 to 4, a booster seat from ages 4 to 8, and a seat belt from ages 8 to 12. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing for as long as possible based on height and weight limits, then transitioning to forward-facing, booster, and seat belt based on size. Safety tips include always using the appropriate car seat, following manufacturer instructions, and keeping children in back seats through age 12.

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    The document provides car seat recommendations based on a child's age, including using a rear-facing car seat from birth to age 1, a forward-facing car seat from ages 1 to 4, a booster seat from ages 4 to 8, and a seat belt from ages 8 to 12. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing for as long as possible based on height and weight limits, then transitioning to forward-facing, booster, and seat belt based on size. Safety tips include always using the appropriate car seat, following manufacturer instructions, and keeping children in back seats through age 12.

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    The document provides car seat recommendations based on a child's age, including using a rear-facing car seat from birth to age 1, a forward-facing car seat from ages 1 to 4, a booster seat from ages 4 to 8, and a seat belt from ages 8 to 12. It emphasizes keeping children rear-facing for as long as possible based on height and weight limits, then transitioning to forward-facing, booster, and seat belt based on size. Safety tips include always using the appropriate car seat, following manufacturer instructions, and keeping children in back seats through age 12.

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    Car Seat Recommendations for Children

    There are many car seat choices on the market. Use the information below to help you choose the type of car
    seat that best meets your child’s needs.

    Age (Years)

    Rear-Facing Car Seat

    Forward-Facing Car Seat

    Booster Seat

    Seat Belt

    REAR-FACING FORWARD-FACING
    CAR SEAT CAR SEAT BOOSTER SEAT SEAT BELT

    • Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, choose a seat that fits in your vehicle, and use it
    every time.
    • Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions (check height and weight limits) and
    read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or lower anchors and
    a tether, if available.
    • To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits
    within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements.
    • Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.

    Rear-Facing Car Seat


    Birth – 12 Months
    Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. There are different types of rear-facing car
    seats:

    • Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing.


    • Convertible and All-in-One car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing
    position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.

    1 – 3 Years
    Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should
    remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s
    manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-
    facing car seat with a harness and tether.
    Forward-Facing Car Seat
    1 - 3 Years
    Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should
    remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s
    manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-
    facing car seat with a harness and tether.

    4 - 7 Years
    Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height
    or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat
    with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.

    Booster Seat
    4 - 7 Years
    Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height
    or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat
    with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.

    8 - 12 Years
    Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. For a seat belt to
    fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie
    snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. Remember: your child should still ride in
    the back seat because it’s safer there.

    Seat Belt
    8 - 12 Years
    Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. For a seat belt to
    fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie
    snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. Remember: your child should still ride in
    the back seat because it’s safer there.

    NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat

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