| ________________ | Infants | Toddler | Young Children | Youth |
| Age and Weight | Birth to 2 years | Ages 2 to 4 years | Ages 4 to 8 years Above 40 pounds, but under 4 feet, 9 inches in height |
Ages 8 to 18 years and a height of at least 4 feet, 9 inches |
| Type of seat | Infant only, or rear-facing convertible | Convertible forward_facing |
Betl positioning booster seat | Regular seat belt |
| Seat Position | Rear-facing only | Forward Facing | Forward facing | Under 8 years and 80 pounds should remain in a booster seat with a seat belt |
| Always make sure that: | Children from birth to 2 years should be placed in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the care seat's manufacuturer. | Harness straps should be at or above the shoulders. Most seats require a top slot for forward facing positioning. |
Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belts in place. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap and upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snugly crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries in case of a crash. | Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap and the the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injurry in case of a crash. Children under 13 years should always ride in the back seat. |
