Pediatric car seat rules: Difference between revisions
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Age''' | |||
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Type of Car Seat''' | |||
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Position''' | |||
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Comments''' | |||
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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 weight 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 weight up | |||
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| 8-12 years old||Booster seat||Back seat||If child height or weight > seat limit (usually 4' 9"), go to next weight up | |||
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| 12-13||Lap and shoulder seat belt||Front or back seat|| | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 22 January 2017
- Rear Facing
- >=2 years, OR
- Maximum weight for car seat (~40-65lbs)
- Forward facing
- >= 4 years, OR
- Maximum weight for car seat (~65-80lbs)
- Booster & rear seat
- >=4'9" height, OR
- 8-12 years
- Front seat
- >=13 years
| 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, go to next weight up |
| 2-8 years old | Convertible or combination car seat | Back seat, forward-facing | If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next weight up |
| 8-12 years old | Booster seat | Back seat | If child height or weight > seat limit (usually 4' 9"), go to next weight up |
| 12-13 | Lap and shoulder seat belt | Front or back seat |
References
AAP 2011