Child Safety Restraints

PROPER CHILD SAFETY SEAT USE CHART

  INFANTS YOUNG CHILD
(AGE 1-4)
 YOUTH
WEIGHT Birth to at least 1 year
 and at least 20 lbs. 
 Over 20 lbs. to about 
40 lbs. and over 1 year
 Over 40 lbs.
Up to about 80 lbs. 
or more
Type of Seat Infant only or rear-facing convertible Convertible/Forward-facing only with harness Belt positioning booster seat
Seat Position Rear-facing only Forward-facing Forward-facing
Always make sure Children at least one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats but longer if seat provides to heavier weight.

Harness straps at or below shoulder level
 Harness straps should be at or above shoulders

Most convertible seats require top slot for forward-facing

(Check instructions)
 Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt

Provides protection for head
WARNING! Do not place infants in the front seat of vehicles with air bags All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight to avoid abdominal injuries

TO FIT A SEAT BELT PROPERLY A CHILD MUST:

Keep back and buttocks against vehicle seat back. Keep the shoulder belt on the should resting snugly over the chest and lap belt across the hip/upper thigh. Keep knees completely bent over the edge of the vehicle seat. Keep feet flat on the floor, and able to stay comfortably seated this way for the entire trip. 

Applied to child under the age of nine (9) years of age or children under 90 lbs. 

Courtesy of the Wyoming Department of Transportation Highway Patrol