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BUCKLE UP - EVERY TRIP - EVERY TIME!

Always place children under the age of 12 in an approved child safety seat.

Use a child safety seat appropriate for the child's age, weight and height.

Never place a rear facing child safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle

where an airbag is present.

Always install and use the child safety seat correctly, following the

manufacturer's instructions.

Always set a good example by wearing your own seat belt.

 

Infants:

Birth to 1 year and 20 lbs. or less: Use Rear Facing infant seat. Less than 1 year, and 20 to 35 lbs.: Use Rear Facing convertible seat recommended for heavier infants.

 

Toddlers:

1 to 4 years, and 20 to 40 lbs.: Use Forward Facing convertible seats, or high back booster with harness.

 

Younger Children:

4 to 8 years and at least 40 lbs., and less than 4 ft. 9 in. tall: Use Forward Facing belt positioning booster seat.

 

Older Children:

Over 8 years old, or at least 4 ft. 9 in. tall:

Lap Belt- snug and low over the upper thighs, not over the abdomen.

Shoulder Belt- snug across the chest.

 

 

 

 

 

Car Seat Van

Child Car Seat Checkup  Wednesdays by appointment only.  Sunnyvale residents Please phone 408-730-7179 to schedule.

Additional Child Safety Information:

Kidssafety.org

Safekids.org