1. After July 10, 2008 children under the age eight or who are under 4’9” must ride in a proper child restraint.
2. You should send in your registration card to the car seat manufacturer right after purchase so that if there are recalls you will be notified.
3. Children under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat.
4. You should use your child’s age as a guide to which seat should be used.
5. Booster seats should be only used with combination lap & shoulder safety belts.
6. It’s okay for your child to place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back.
7. Car seats when properly installed must not move more than 1 inch from side to side or front to back when grasped at the belt path.
8. 70% of children whose parents do not buckle up will not buckle up when they become adults.
9. Any loose objects in a vehicle can become a projectile in a crash.
10. A toddler is too large for a harness when the shoulders are above the top harness slots, regardless of weight.
11. Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death for young children.
12. It’s safe to buy a car seat from a tag sale or 2nd hand shop.
13. It is recommended that a car seat not be used if it is 7 years or older.
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