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Seat belts and infants   

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Alternative names:

Children and seat belts

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Question:
What are some useful tips about car seat belts, and kids?

Answer:

• Wear a seat belt when you are pregnant, but position the lap belt as low as possible under the abdomen and unborn child.
• Please read and follow the specific instructions found with the carseat and the owner's manual for your car.
• Register the carseat with the manufacturer so that you will be notified in case of a recall.
• Use a child seat that is the right size for your child.
• ALL infants should ride in the back seat of the car facing the back of the car until they are over 1 year of age AND are over 20 pounds.
• NEVER place an infant in a rear facing seat in the front passenger seat of a car that has a passenger side air bag. This can be fatal to the infant.
• Strap your child to the child seat tightly.
• Many carseats are weakened during a car crash and should not be used after an accident.

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