What are the basic categories of child safety seats?
• My child is too big for a child safety seat. What devices will help him travel safely? • What styles (types) of booster seats are available? • At what age and weight should I turn my infant around to face forward? • What can I do if there are only lap belts in my back seat? • When is my child ready to use the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts? • My child has special needs. Are there safety devices that are right for a special-needs child? • Why do child safety seats need to be replaced after a crash? • Why should I be concerned about using second-hand child safety seats? • What should I know about installing my child’s safety seat? • What is “LATCH”? • What are top tethers for? • At what height or weight is my child ready to ride in the front seat? • What should I know about children and frontal air bags? • Why aren’t there safety belts on school buses? Q: What is the safest way for a child to ride in a vehicle? A: • All children 12 years of age and younger need to ride in a back seat
