How to Choose the Right Car Seat

Quick Tips:

1. Properly position the harness on the child.
   • Rear-facing—At or below the child’s shoulders.
   • Forward-facing—At or above the child’s shoulders.
2. Harness straps should lie flat, not twisted.
3. The harness should be snug, without slack. It is snug enough when extra material cannot be pinched at the shoulders and hips.
4. Make sure the chest clip is at armpit level.
5. Lock your seat belt (see owner’s manual) or use your vehicle’s LATCH system.
6. Apply pressure to the car seat and tighten the seat belt or lower anchor strap. The seat should not move side-to-side or front-to-back more than 1 inch at the belt path.
7. The top tether strap should be used with a forward-facing seat (see owner’s manual). Connect it to the tether anchor and tighten.