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Infant and child car seats

• Car seats are required by law for children under 40 pounds.
• The safest position for an infant car seat is rear facing in the back seat.
• In most models, the infant seat is used AT LEAST until the child reaches 20 pounds and 1 year of age. At that point, a forward-facing seat can be used. This may require a new car seat -- it depends on the model.
• Booster seats should be used for children 40 to 80 pounds. Some states have passed laws requiring that children up to 8 years old or 80 pounds be put in booster seats.
• Read the car owner's manual to determine the safest place to fasten a car seat in YOUR car.
• Know how your car seat is designed to be used. Read the instructions carefully.
• Adapters may be needed for certain types of cars or certain seat belt types.
• For more information call your car seat manufacturer, car manufacturer, or the State Highway Safety Office.