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===Pediatric car seat rules<ref>AAP 2011. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2011/03/21/peds.2011-0213.full.pdf</ref>=== | ===Pediatric car seat rules<ref>AAP 2011. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2011/03/21/peds.2011-0213.full.pdf</ref>=== | ||
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| <2 years old||Infant-only or convertible car seat||Back seat, rear-facing||If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next | | <2 years old||Infant-only or convertible car seat||Back seat, rear-facing||If child height or weight > seat limit (usually ~40-65lbs), go to next age up | ||
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| 2-8 years old||Convertible or combination car seat||Back seat, forward-facing||If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next | | 2-8 years old||Convertible or combination car seat||Back seat, forward-facing||If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next age up | ||
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| 8-12 years old||Booster seat||Back | | 8-12 years old||Booster seat||Back seat, forward-facing||If child height or weight > seat limit (usually 4' 9"), go to next age up | ||
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| 12-13 years old||Lap and shoulder seat belt||Front or back seat, forward-facing|| | | 12-13 years old||Lap and shoulder seat belt||Front or back seat, forward-facing|| | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 22 January 2017
Pediatric car seat rules[1]
| Age | Type of Car Seat | Position | Comments |
| <2 years old | Infant-only or convertible car seat | Back seat, rear-facing | If child height or weight > seat limit (usually ~40-65lbs), go to next age up |
| 2-8 years old | Convertible or combination car seat | Back seat, forward-facing | If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next age up |
| 8-12 years old | Booster seat | Back seat, forward-facing | If child height or weight > seat limit (usually 4' 9"), go to next age up |
| 12-13 years old | Lap and shoulder seat belt | Front or back seat, forward-facing |