May 7 2008 the safest spot for a baby s car seat is in the center of the back seat rather than on the sides according to a new study.
Baby car seat in the middle of back seat.
If this is the case fit the seat on a rear seat that has a lap and diagonal seat belt.
When the seat is installed rear facing the anti rebound bar fits against the back of your car s seat and limits the seat s back and forth movement in a collision.
A rear facing seat in the center usually allows both front seats to be moved back sufficiently while a rear facing car seat on the side can push the front seat up more than an adult driver or passenger might prefer.
Although older passengers using seat belts can decide.
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You need one child and two adults to fit in the back seat in which case it is best to have the child in the center.
The height of the back of her seat should go up one click but then the seat hits my front seat.
A child between the ages of four and seven can only sit in the front seat if all back seats are occupied by younger children.
I can put it back down but then the straps are significantly below her shoulders not at her or slightly below her shoulder.
The safest place for your child to sit in a car is in a correctly fitted child restraint in the back seat.
I can forward face her in the middle of the back seat.
If you are using an isofix or i size child seat you can only use the middle rear seat if it has isofix points.
Rear seat behind the front passenger.
If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates it could hit the back of a rear facing car seat right where your child s head is and cause a serious or fatal injury.
Check the car seat manual and labels on the car seat for weight and height limits.
It s illegal for a child under four to sit in the front seat of a car with two rows or more.
Then leave the car seat in the middle.
Most child car seats require a three point seat belt.
For the best possible protection infants and toddlers should be buckled in a rear facing car seat in the back seat until they reach the maximum weight and height limits of their car seat.
The safest place for your child s car seat is the back seat away from active air bags.