When your young grandchildren come to stay with you, either permanently or temporarily, and if you plan to travel in a car with them, you must choose the right car seat - and use it properly. How you place and secure a car seat in your vehicle depends on which type of car seat you choose. There are three basic types, each designed to fit children of various ages and weights. You may choose an infant seat , a convertible seat , or a booster seat . Infant seats may fit smaller babies better than convertible seats.
Infant seats are lighter in weight and easier to maneuver.
The automobile seat belt fits in front of the shield to hold the seat in place. Always place your grandchild in the back seat - it's the safest place for children of all ages. Never place car seats in the front seat in an airbag-equipped car. Consult the car seat instruction booklet and your vehicle owner manual for proper installation. Make sure that all seat belt straps lie across the chest and lap and not over the face, neck or stomach.