Disappointed with NHTSA carseat info

ilo · Sep 20, 2010

http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Child+Safety/4+Steps+for+Kids:+Rear-Facing+Seats

Check the link. RF until 1 year 20lbs and the possibility to RF toddlers not made very clear.

I got the link from this email

From: USA.gov Team [mailto:subscriptions@subscriptions.usa.gov]
Subject: Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Passenger Safety Week serves as a reminder to make sure your child's safety seat is properly installed.

Here are a few helpful resources:

See 4 Safety Seat Configurations (based on age and size/weight)

Locate an Inspection Station Near You

View Instructional Videos on Installing Child Safety Seats

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Pixels · Sep 20, 2010

"For the best possible protection keep infants in the back seat, in rear-facing child safety seats, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the particular seat."

ilo · Sep 20, 2010

Pixels said:
"For the best possible protection keep infants in the back seat, in rear-facing child safety seats, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the particular seat."

Rear-Facing Seats
Infants - from birth to at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds
For the best possible protection keep infants in the back seat, in rear-facing child safety seats, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the particular seat. At a minimum, keep infants rear-facing until a minimum of age 1 and at least 20 pounds.

Forward-Facing Seats
Toddlers - Age 1 & 20 lbs to Age 4 & 40 lbs
When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (at a minimum age 1 and at least 20 pounds) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of the particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds).

Booster Seats
Children - from about age 4 to at least age 8
Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds), they should ride in booster seats, in the back seat, until the vehicle seat belts fit properly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (usually at age 8 or when they are 4’9” tall).

Only infants are mentioned with RF seats? Will appear to average parents that toddlers FF.