Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices
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Did you read and understand these instructions and labels
on the convertible car seat?
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Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in the
rear facing position?
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If the child is in the rear facing position, are the shoulder
straps at or below the child’s shoulders?
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If the child is over 22 lbs, have you reinstalled the head
rest?.
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If the top of the child’s head is within 1” of the top of the
head rest and the seat is rear facing, have you reinstalled
the upper seat back?
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If the seat is forward facing, have you reinstalled the upper
seat back?
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Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in
the forward facing position?
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If the child is in the forward facing position, are the
shoulder straps at or above the child’s shoulders?
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Did you pull the harness adjustor tight? You should not be
able to pinch the harness if the harness is properly
tightened.
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Is the child restraint buckled in the automobile with either
the LATCH system or the auto safety belt system?
Have you checked the angle indicator line to be horizontal
in the rear facing position?
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Current date is not after “Do Not use After” date on
bottom of convertible ?
Has the airbag been deactivated in a vehicle with a front
only seat?
Safety Checklist
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