How to install safety 1st convertible car seat rear facing

All newer car safety seats have stickers stating the weight of the seat and the maximum weight of the child that can utilize the lower anchors. Most seat belts have retractors that can be switched to always locking. If not then you might need to use a locking clip or built in lock off to keep the belt locked into position.

Always follow all of the instructions in the car safety seat manual carefully. The harness should lie flat and be free of folds or twists. When the harness is tight enough you will not be able to pinch any webbing between your fingers.

The exact angle can vary depending on the specific model of the seat so it is important to read the instructions and understand how to determine that the reclined angle is correct. All car safety seats have angle indicators and many newer seats have adjusters that can help achieve the correct angle. If the baby slumps down in the seat you can place a rolled washcloth between the crotch strap and the baby. Toddlers have lots of ways to make themselves comfortable and they will be perfectly happy riding with cross legs.

Foot and leg injuries are much more common when riding forward-facing rather than rear-facing. Riding rear-facing also provides the best protection from frontal and side impacts. This position creates a cocoon effect and protects from blunt trauma and other injuries. You also want to make sure that you're at 30 to 45 degrees.

This seat has a level indicator that will tell you that. Join now to personalize. Once you've chosen the right car seat for your family and installed it in your vehicle, have your installation inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician. Find an inspection station in your area.

Show transcript I'm officer Patrick Roth of the California Highway Patrol, and today we're going to learn how to install a convertible car seat. That takes care of the seat!

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