Jeep Compass 2023 Owner's Manual page 203

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat Owner's Manual to make sure you have the correct
seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner's
Manual and on all the labels attached to the child
restraint.
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
Infants and Toddlers
Small Children
Larger Children
Children Too Large for Child Restraints
Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has
a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. You should also make sure that you can install
it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age
Children who are two years old or younger and who have
not reached the height or weight limits of their child
restraint
Children who are at least two years old or who have
outgrown the height or weight limit of their rear-facing
child restraint
Children who have outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint, but are too small to properly fit the vehicle's
seat belt
Children 12 years old or younger, who have outgrown the
height or weight limit of their booster seat
NOTE:
 For additional information, refer to http://
www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call:
1–888–327–4236
 Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada's
website for additional information: https://
www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/
Recommended Type Of Child Restraint
Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint,
facing rearward in a rear seat of the vehicle
Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point Harness,
facing forward in a rear seat of the vehicle
Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt,
seated in a rear seat of the vehicle
Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of the vehicle
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