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Copyright © 2021, Baby Trend, Inc.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Baby Trend
recommend
children remain in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible,
until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat.
2.1 Rear facing seat requirements
Weight and Height Requirements:
• The car seat, in a rear facing position
(Fig. 5a) is designed for use by
children whose:
- Weight is between 4 and 40 lbs
(1.81 and 18.14 kg), and
- Top of head has NOT reached 1”
from top of seatback (Fig. 5b).
Child MUST meet BOTH of these
requirements to use this car seat rear
facing.
Fig. 5a
Fig. 6a
Fig. 5b
1in. (2.54 cm)
Top Ears Max Height
Premie
Toddler
Infant
2.2 Forward facing seat requirements
Weight and Height Requirements:
• This car seat, installed in a forward
facing position, is designed for use by
children whose:
- Weight is between 23 and 65 lbs
(10.43 kg and 29.48 kg), and
- Height is 50 inches (127 cm) or less.
- Age is 1 year old.
- The top of the child’s ears must be at
or below the top of the car seat
(Fig. 6a).
Child MUST meet ALL of these
requirements to use the car seat
forward facing.
2.0 Use Recommendations
2.0 Use Recommendations