Are the car seats harness straps in the correct position?
Make sure that the shoulder harness rests snugly on your baby’s shoulders. Position the plastic clip on the harness at your child’s armpit level so it holds the shoulder straps in place. Do I need a locking clip? You do if your car has the type of seat belts that allow passengers to move while they’re buckled and only “lock” when you hit the brakes. All new car seats should come with a locking clip. Install the locking clip right above the latch plate (the metal part of the seatbelt buckle.) Is my infant’s head supported well enough? It’s easy to tell: If your baby’s head flops forward, it is not getting enough support. To remedy this, place a rolled towel under the front of the car seat to tip it back a bit. Does my car have the right kind of seat belts? Seat belts that are mounted on the door of your car (the type that move automatically when you open and close the door) should not be used to anchor a car seat. Ask your car dealer to install a special lap belt designed to strap the c
