Fortunately, manufacturers are now producing seats for larger children. Anyone interested in getting a list of such products can leave a message on her voice mail at 917-7791, ext. The following guidelines should help. It's more accurate to use weight, rather than age, as a guideline when deciding what type of safety seat to use. This is vital because infants younger than 1 don't have strong enough neck muscles to properly protect the spinal cord.
Serious injuries can occur when babies are riding face forward.
The center of the backseat is safest for most safety seats. And the baby's back should rest at about a 45-degree angle. If the baby's head falls forward, try putting a tightly rolled bath towel under the front edge of the safety seat to tilt it back a little. The shoulder straps must be in the highest slots unless manufacturer's instructions say otherwise. Install according to the seat's manual and your car's owner's manual.