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Baby think it overCommunity Volunteer JournalBudget Worksheet Car Seat Safety IT’S THE LAW. Everyone who rides in a vehicle is required to use safety restraints. Adults use seatbelts, and children to small to be protected by a seatbelt rides in a car seat (infants use infant seats) There are many brands and types of car seats available. Infant only seat: birth to approx. 20 pounds and 12 months. Convertible seat: converts rear-facing for infants to forward-facing toddlers over one year and at least 20 pounds Booster seat: over 40 pounds and 4 years old. Car Seat Safety Infant car seats allow the baby to be positioned at an incline, not in a sitting position In an infant car seat, the baby faces the rear of the car, not the front. A car seat, whether for an infant or an older child, must always be secured to the seat with a seat belt. If not secured, the car seat can be thrown during a collision or a sudden stop. Car Seat Safety Children of all ages, including infants, should NEVER be placed in the front seat with a passenger-side air bag. Any loose objects can be deadly in a sudden stop or accident. Do not give baby hard or long pointed items suck as an ice cream stick or lollipop. Car Seat Safety Quiz 1. Explain why car seats are suitable/ not suitable at various spaces in the car. A. Air bag B. OK C,D,E. Not safe facing forward 2. Infant car seats are usually suitable for infants up to what weight? A. 10 pounds B. 20 pounds C. 30 pounds 3. What objects should not be given to a baby to play with while riding? A. Sharp objects B. Heavy objects C. Long pointed objects, such as a lollipop, ice cream stick or pen D. All of the above 4. If buying a used car safety seat, you should be sure that it was manufactured after what date? A. January 1, 1981 B. July 1, 1981 C. January 1, 1984 5. In case of recall notices, the seat should be registered with who? A. Doctor B. The manufacturer C. No one 6. Infants should ride facing the back