I will not discuss it.I will not start the car until everyone is wearing a seat belt or is in their safety seat.If you take your belt off or get out of your seat, I will stop the car.
I do not want to get a ticket becausesomeone is not obeying the law.įAMILY RULESIts a family rule. ITS THE LAWIts the law in our State that everyone must wear a seat belt or be in a safety seat.I am responsible for the people in my car. Helping Children Become Lifelong Seat Belt UsersSAFETYIts my job to keep you safe.Wearing my seat belt keeps me safe.I may be a good driver, but there are plenty of people who are not. Seat Belt TestBuckle your child into a lap/shoulder belt and try this test:Does he/she sit all the way back against the seat?Do his/her knees bend easily at the edge of the seat?Does the shoulder belt cross over the center of the shoulder and chest?Is the lap belt low, across the tops of the thighs?Can he/she stay seated like this for the entire trip?If you answered NO to any of these questions, your child needs to remain in a booster seat. Solutions for Vehicles with Lap Belts OnlyVests are available that can go up to 168 lbs.Many vests can be used with laponly belts (may also need tether)E-Z-On Travel Vest Travel Vest but do not become boostersVests that go to 168 lbs.See handout on higher weight seats and then become booster seatsForward facing seats that go up to 105 lbs. (some go to more than 100)BEST PRACTICE is to keep child in a 5 point harness until 40 lbs.Īlternatives for Boosters for Children over 40 PoundsConvertible seats that go to 50-65 lbs forward facingCombination seats that go to 50-80 lbs. Backlessīoosters are for children:Mature enough to sit still in lap/shoulder beltUsually 4 years of age and over 40 lbs.īooster Seat4 to 8+ years old and under 49Boosters must be used with a lap and shoulder belt!Maximum weight is normally 80/100 lbs.
High Back (used when there is no head restraint on vehicle seat)2. *Some newer seats have higher harness weightsīooster SeatsTwo types: 1. Combination SeatForward facing only (higher top harness slot)After 40 lbs.* harness is removed use as belt positioning booster 2 - Convertible Seats5 Point Harness T-Shield Tray Shield Convertible Seats convert from Rear-facing to Forward-facingĢ Convertibles (Rear-facing)Best practice is to keep children rear-facing until the rear-facing maximum of the convertible seatAAP recommends Children should be rear facing until they are 2 years oldCurrent RF convertible seats go to 30/35 lbs RF.AAP = American Academy of PediatricsĢ Convertibles (Rear-facing)Use a 5 point harnessInstall semi-reclined around 45 degreesAlways read the owners manualĢ Convertibles (Forward-facing)When to Transition to Forward Facing:When children have reached rear facing maximum and at least 2 year oldChilds weight exceeds limits of rear-facing seat 30/35 lbs.Childs height exceeds limits of seat (One inch of space is needed from top of childs head to top of shell when rear facing)Ģ.
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