As many parents know,
choosing a car seat is not always the easiest decision. There a myriad of
choices, specifically for the different ages and sizes of their children. The
most important thing going through parent’s minds is which one will provide the
best protection in case of a car accident. Thanks to healthychildren.org and
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a detailed chart provides the
specific type of car seat need for the age your child. Below is a breakdown of
the type of car seat parents should choose in determining how to best protect
their children. The list not only provides the type of car seat, but also
indicates which direction it should face.
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Infants/toddlers
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Rear-facing
only seats and rear-facing convertible seats
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All
infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Seat until
they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height
allowed by their car seat’s manufacturer.
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Toddler/preschoolers
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Convertible
seats and forward-facing seats with harness
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Any
child 2 years or older who has outgrown the rear-facing weight or height
limit for their car seat, should use a Forward-Facing
Car Seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest
weight or height allowed their car seat’s manufacturer. This also applies to
any child younger than 2 years who has outgrown the rear-facing weight or
height limit of their seat.
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School-aged children
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Booster
seats
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All
children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their
car seat should use a Belt-Positioning Booster Seat until the
vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4 feet 9
inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
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School-aged children
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Booster
seats
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All
children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their
car seat should use a Belt-Positioning Booster Seat until the
vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4 feet 9
inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
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If you or someone you
love has been injured in a Chicago car accident or Chicago truck accident, then
call Chicago personal injury lawyer, Aaron Bryant, for a free legal consultation at 312-588-3384.
