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- Legally required for children to use in every state
- Height and weight to stop using a car seat varies by state
- Five-point harness is the safest
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A child car seat is a special seat designed to protect an infant or small child in the case of a car accident. The type of car seat a child uses is dependent on their weight and height.
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Types of Car Seats
Car seats are broken into four types, 0, 1, 2 and 3. Some seats combine the features of more than one type.Type 0
There are two different car seats that are considered type 0. Infant seats or infant carriers are made for babies from 5-22 pounds or up to one year old. These seats must be rear facing and in the back seat. Infant carriers are normally made in two parts, allowing the seat to be snapped into place and removed without having to take the baby out of the seat. Convertible car seats may be place rear facing for infants from 5-35 pounds. They may be turned around and be forward facing for toddlers from 20-35 pounds. Convertible car seats feature a five-point harness, which connects straps from the shoulders, waist and between the legs.Type 1
Type 1 seats are car seats that feature a 5-point harness and are forward facing. Children that fit in these seats are between 20-40 pounds.-
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Child Car Seat Questions
Do you know of a child car seat (9 month old baby) that will fit using a lap belt only (in a citroen 2cv). Local driving only, no motorways! 3 AnswersSome rear facing seats will. I am not sure whether your child will still fit in a rear facing seat, but I once had a Cosco that accomodates a lap belt only, and... read more
What is the Utah law for a child under 2 riding in a single cab truck with a car seat, no airbags? 1 AnswerChildren under the age of 5 must be restrained in a childseat, it doesn't say where specifically, but advises putting the seat in the back. There are inspection... read more
What would you tell a person who is driving a car with her preschooler in the front seat without a proper child restraint system? 4 AnswersThere is no excuse for that. There are places that give away free car seats and booster seats, and if you somehow can't get one, it is your obligation to take ... read more


