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There are different sizes and types of restraints for children

from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an

adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s

Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your

child. Carefully read and follow all the instructions and

warnings in the child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all

the labels attached to the child restraint.
Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a

label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Stan-

dards. You should also make sure that you can install it in

the vehicle where you will use it.

NOTE:

•

For

additional

information,

refer

to

http://

www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call: 1–888–

327–4236

•

Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s

website

for

additional

information:

http://

www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-

childsafety-index-53.htm

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age

Recommended Type Of Child Re-

straint

Infants and Toddlers

Children who are two years old or

younger and who have not reached

the height or weight limits of their

child restraint

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert-

ible Child Restraint, facing rearward

in the rear seat of the vehicle

Small Children

Children who are at least two years

old or who have outgrown the

height or weight limit of their rear-

facing child restraint

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with

a five-point Harness, facing forward

in the rear seat of the vehicle

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