How Do You Install Infant Car Seats?
Proper car seat installation may be one of the most important safety measures a parent must perform to keep a child safe. As important as this is, car seat installation is often done incorrectly. Many parents do not even realize that their children are not sufficiently safe while riding in a vehicle due to improper car seat installation. Here are some guidelines for proper car seat installation. Follow all manufacturer instructions carefully and completely. Check the car seat installation often also to make sure that the restraint system does not change or shift. Place the car seat in the center position of the back seat of the vehicle. The seat must sit level against the bottom and back of the seat. Some car seats have a level indicator that will show you when the car seat is at the appropriate level. Thread the seatbelt through the slots of the car seat according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place your knee on the car seat and push it down as hard as you can while buckling the c
