4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use
4.4 Proper Use Check List
Toddler Car Seat (
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Car seat is securely installed in vehicle.
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The correct belt routing for installation is used based on use
of tether.
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Top Tether is used, when possible.
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Harness straps are in harness slots at or above child's
shoulders.
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Harness is snugly adjusted around child.
Booster Car Seat (
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Child is at least 3 years old and 30 lbs for high-back mode or 4
years old and 40 lbs for backless mode.
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Lap and shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around child.
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Lap belt is low and flat on hips and contacting thighs.
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Shoulder belt is centered on shoulder.
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Child is sitting up, not slouching down under vehicle lap belt.
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Shoulder belt is not under arm or behind back of child.
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Top of child's ears are below top of vehicle seat back or
vehicle headrest.
WITH
Harness)
WITHOUT
Harness)
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