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Keep Kids Safe:
Car Time 1-2-3-4
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Stage Two: Forward-Facing Child Seat

When

 Use a forward-facing child seat from 10 kg (22 lb.) until 18 kg (40 lb.), generally from about age 1 to 4 1/2 years.
Some child seats can be used longer — until your child weighs 22 kg (48 lb.). Follow the guidelines in the instruction booklet and on the label of your child seat.
 

Why

 A properly installed forward-facing child seat is safe and effective because its three different parts work together. The harness absorbs the forward motion of the child at the moment of impact. The vehicle seat belt or Universal Anchorage System (UAS) keeps the base in place. Finally, the tether strap secures the top of the child seat to the vehicle.


Instructions

Place the forward-facing child seat in the rear seat of the vehicle – the "Kid Zone".

Follow the vehicle and child seat instructions to install the child seat securely using the vehicle seat belt or Universal Anchorage System (UAS).

The vehicle instructions will tell you where the tether strap anchors are located in the vehicle.

Attach the hook of the child seat tether strap to the tether strap anchor of the vehicle.

Secure your child in the child seat and adjust the harness snugly.
Tips
Right Make sure you use the tether strap.
Right Read the instruction booklet that comes with the child seat. Keep it handy so you can refer to it as your child grows.
False Don’t rush to move your child from a child seat to a booster seat.
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Last updated: 2005-03-09 Top of Page Important Notices