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How to Protect Children in Vehicles with Side Air Bags
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The Four Stages of Child Restraint Use

Link to Stage 1 page

 Stage One: Rear-Facing Infant Seat
  • 0 – 10 kg (22 lb.)
  • Birth to around 1 year old

Link to Stage 2 page

Stage Two: Forward-Facing Child Seat

  • 10 – 18 kg (22 – 40 lb.)
  • About 1 – 4 ½ years old

Link to Stage 3 page

 Stage Three: Booster Seat
  • 18 – 36 kg (40 – 80 lb.)
  • About 4 ½ – 8 years old

Link to Stage 4 page

 Stage Four: Seat Belt
  • Over 36 kg (80 lb.)
  • About 8 – 12 years old
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