The preferred place to put a
toddler seat is in the center
position of the rear seat. Use the
car's lap belt to secure the seat to
the car.
If you decide to put a toddler seat
in an outside position of the rear
seat, you must use a locking clip
on the car's lap/shoulder belt (see
page
22
).
We recommend that, whenever
possible, a child who has outgrown
a toddler seat ride in one of the
outside positions of the rear seat
and use a lap/shoulder belt.
Put the lap/shoulder belt on your
child and check its fit. The
shoulder belt should fit over
the collarbone and across the
chest. The lap belt should sit low
on your child's hips, not across
the stomach.
If the shoulder belt crosses the
neck, have your child move
toward the center of the rear seat
until the belt fits properly. If the
belt still crosses the child's neck,
you should use a booster seat.
Several styles of booster seats are
available. We recommend a design
that allows the child to use the
car's lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ibs. (18 kg)
Driver and Passenger Safety
Child Safety
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