What is the best car seat to buy my child?
” A: The best car seat is the one that meets your childs weight/ height/age requirements, is compatible with your vehicle and meets current FMVSS 213 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) standard requirements. Infants under 1 year of age should: • Face the rear of the vehicle • Be semi-reclined • Be snugly fastened in a car seat in the back seat of the vehicle Toddlers between 20 and 40 pounds should: • Face the front • Sit upright • Be snugly fastened in a car seat in the back seat of the vehicle Kids between 40 and 60 pounds should: • Face the front • Ride in a booster seat used with a lap/shoulder belt • NEVER place a rear-facing infant in front of an air bag Q: “At what age and weight should I turn my infant around to face forward?” A: An infant should face the rear of the vehicle until he/she is at least 1 year old and at least 20 lbs. to reduce the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of a crash. Q: “Where should my children sit properly restrained in my vehicle which ha
