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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat We also recommend selecting a
facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child rather than a flexible, anchor (see
possible, and be sure the child seat is seat, or one designed for use with page 44 ).
firmly secured to the vehicle and the the lower anchors and tethers for
child is properly strapped in the seat. children (LATCH) system. In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
Conventional child seats must be compatible child seat can be installed
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, using a seat belt.
Placing a forward-facing child whereas LATCH-compatible seats
seat in the front seat can result are secured by attaching the seat to Whatever type of seat you choose, to
in serious injury or death if the hardware built into the two outer provide proper protection, a child
front airbag inflates. seating positions in the back seat. seat should meet three
requirements:
If youmustplaceaforward- Since LATCH-compatible child seats
facing child seat in front, move are easier to install and reduce the 1. The child seat should meet U.S. or
the vehicle seat as far back as possibility of improper installation, Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
possible, and properly restrain we recommend selecting this style. Standard 213. Look for FMVSS
the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

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