Car Seat Laws: Car Seat Videos

INFANT AND CHILD CAR SEATS

Car seats are required by law for children under 40 pounds.
The safest position for an infant car seat is rear facing in the back seat.
In most models, the infant seat is used AT LEAST until the child reaches 20 pounds and 1 year of age. (Some experts recommend rear-facing child seats until the child is 30 pounds; check the weight restrictions on your specific seat.) At that point, a forward-facing seat can be used. This may require a new car seat -- it depends on the model.
Booster seats should be used for children 40 to 80 pounds. Some states have passed laws requiring that children up to 8 years old or 80 pounds be put in booster seats.
Read the car owner's manual to determine the safest place to fasten a car seat in YOUR car.
Know how your car seat is designed to be used. Read the instructions carefully.
Adapters may be needed for certain types of cars or certain seat belt types.
For more information call your car seat manufacturer, car manufacturer, or the State Highway Safety Office.

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