Child Car Seat Safety
Child car seat & restraint reduces the likelihood of injury and death by:
Five Steps to Selecting and Installing Your Child's Car Seat
Choose a car seat based on your child’s:
- Age
- Weight
- Height
Choose the correct car seat direction according to your child’s age:
Rear facing position:
- usually untill the age of 3
Forward facing position:
- for children between 4 to 7 years
The back seat is the safest place to install your child car seat
When installing a car seat, ensure that it fits your child and your car, and is used correctly every time, every ride.
Place the chest clip at chest level.
Pinch the belt, make sure it is snug and tight!
Types of Child Car Seats and Restraint
- Birth to 12 months
- As long as possible Until the age of 3
- 4 to 7 years
- 8 to 12 years
- With harness
Sidra Medicine cares about your health. The information in this leaflet should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and the advice of your doctor. Ask your healthcare provider about this information if you have questions. You can find us online on www.sidra.org.
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