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Height and weight measurements are estimates. Be sure to install the car seat according to your vehicle owner’s manual and manufacturer’s instructions.

Tennessee’s Child Restraint LawTENNESSEE’S CHILD RESTRAINT LAW WAS IMPROVED

EFFECT IVE JULY 1, 2004. HERE ARE THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES:

PROPER CHILD SAFETY SEAT USE CHARTBuckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!

INFANTS TODDLER YOUNG CHILDREN

WEIGHT Birth to 1 year Over 1 year Ages 4-8under 20 lbs. 20 lbs.– 40 lbs. over 40 lbs., under 4’9’’

TYPE of SEAT Infant-only or Convertible/ Belt positioning rear-facing convertible forward-facing booster seat

SEAT POSITION Rear-facing only Forward-facing Forward-facingin back seat in back seat in back seat

STRAP/BELT Harness straps should Harness straps should Belt positioning booster POSITION be at or below be at or above shoulders seats must be used with

shoulder level both lap and shoulder belt

Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the hips/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the shouder and mid-chest to avoid abdominal injuries

OTHER Read Owner’s Read Owner’s Read Owner’s CONSIDERATIONS Manual Manual Manual

Did you know?Properly installed child safety seats reduce the risk of death for young children by 50-70%!

Tennessee’s Child Restraint LawPOSIT IONING & SECURING

CHILD SAFETY SEATS«

Dress the infant in clothing that allows access between the legs.«

A blanket can be placed over the infant after securing them in the seat.

«The infant’s bottom should be flat against the back/bottom of the child safety seat.

«An infant safety seat should be at a semi-reclined 45-degree angle.

«Read the owner’s manual for specific harness strap position.

«No more than one adult-sized finger should

fit between the harness straps and the infant’s collarbone.«

The harness clip should be level with the armpits.«

Make sure there is a tight fit; the seat should not move more than 1” from side to side; kneeling on the seat while

strapping it in will help to make it tighter.«

Never use a child safety seat with a front airbag that has not been turned off.

«Never disable the airbag yourself.

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American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP)WWW.AAP.ORG

National SafeKids CampaignWWW.SAFEKIDS.ORG

National Highway TransportationSafety Administration (NTHSA)NHTSA Hotline – 800-424-9393WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV

National Transportation SafetyBoard (NTSB)WWW.NTSB.GOV

RESOURCES:

Did you know?Certified technicians are available to inspect your seat and assist you with installation.

Call 1-866-SEAT- CHECK or visit www.seatcheck.org.

SAFETY T IPS for in fants

Never leave an infant unattended in the child safety seat.

Infants should not be in the child safety seat for an extended

period of time.

Periodically, reassess the infant’s head, neck position and

color to be certain that their airway is open and that they are breathing comfortably.

Do not place or hang plastic toys from the carrying handle.

The infant’s head should be in a mid-line position.

Blanket rolls can be placed on eitherside of the infant for support.

Generally, the carrying handle should be in the down position when traveling.

SPECIAL NEEDSfor in fants

Infants under 37 weeks need to be monitored and observed in their child safety seat prior

to discharge.

If an infant exhibits a decreased oxygen level, slowing heart rate, or difficulty breathing, they may require an infant

car bed (nursing staff will assist with this determination).