Young Children

Age: 4 to 7 years

A forward-facing car seat with a harness should be
used for your child until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's
manufacturer.

Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it's time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.

Age: 8 to 12 years

Use a booster seat until your child is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly.

To fit properly, the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or face.

Remember: your child should still ride in the back seat because it's safer there.

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