Car Seat Safety
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young children. A minor crash or even a sudden stop can seriously injure a child who is not riding in the right type of child safety seat.
Reduce this risk by making sure your child always rides in a properly fastened and secured safety seat.
What's the Correct Seat for Your Child?
Use this chart as a general guide to what safety seat your child should ride in. See seat and vehicle manufacturers' instructions for details.
All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.
| Age |
Weight/Height |
Type of Seat |
Infant
Birth to 2 years |
Up to 30 lbs.
or maximum limit of seat |
Infant seat or rear-facing convertible |
Toddlers
2 and up |
Over 30 lbs. and
up to maximum height and weight limits of seat |
Forward-facing with a harness |
Young Children
4 and up |
Over 41 lbs. and up to 57"
up to maximum height and weight limits of seat |
Belt positioning booster seat |
Child
8 and up |
Greater than 57" and
when seat belt fits properly |
Seat belt |