Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child's
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) for using the LATCH anchor-
age system to attach the child re-
straint?
Can the LATCH anchorages and the
seat belt be used together to attach a
rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint?
Can two child restraints be attached
using a common lower LATCH an-
chorage?
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65 lbs
Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined
(29.5 kg)
weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LATCH system once the combined weight is more than
No
Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchor-
age system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child
No
Never "share" a LATCH anchorage with two or more child
restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated
LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a
child seat in the center position next to a child seat using
the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
65 lbs (29.5 kg).
restraint.
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