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Car Seat Check List

Car Seat Check List

It’s getting to be the time of year for family vacations. As we all begin to start our travels please make sure your precious cargo is buckled in properly. Use this check list to assure your little ones are safe!

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Right Seat: This is an easy one. Check the label on your car seat to
make sure it’s appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height. Like
milk, your car seat has an expiration date. Just double check the label
on your car seat to make sure it is still safe.

Right Place: Kids are VIPs, just ask them. We know all VIPs ride
in the back seat, so keep all children in the back seat until they are 13.

Right Direction: You want to keep your child in a rear-facing car
seat for as long as possible, usually until around age 2. When he or she
outgrows the seat, move your child to a forward-facing car seat. Make
sure to attach the top tether after you tighten and lock the seat belt or
lower anchors

Inch Test: Once your car seat is installed, give it a good shake at the
base. Can you move it more than an inch side to side or front to back?
A properly installed seat will not move more than an inch.

Pinch Test:
Make sure the harness is tightly buckled and coming
from the correct slots (check car seat manual). Now, with the chest clip
placed at armpit level, pinch the strap at your child’s shoulder. If you are
unable to pinch any excess webbing, you’re good to go.

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