• When a child rides in a child safety seat that faces forward, harness straps must be at or above the child's shoulders. Most convertible child safety seats require use of the top-most slots for the forward – facing position. These slots are reinforced to prevent the seat from failing in a crash. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the best and safest placement of the harness straps on your child's safety seat.
  
  
• Place the harness retainer clip at armpit level. Check the instructions if the seat doesn't have a harness clip.

• Use the correct vehicle safety belt path for the direction the seat is facing. On most convertible seats there is a rear-facing safety belt path and a forward-facing safety belt path. Check the instructions and look for labels on the safety seat.

NOTE: ALWAYS read and follow the child safety seat instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual.

13 Months old; 30 lbs; 28 inches	This convertible seat (a seat that can be used rear-facing or forward-facing) may face the front for a child OVER one year old AND over 20 pounds.
E-Z-ON Adjustable 103Z Vest	This vest requires use of a tether. The vehicle safety belt goes through loops near the hips.
3 years old; 25 lbs; 34 inches	This combination child safety seat/booster is used with the harness for younger children and with the vehicle lap and shoulder belt for older children. Remove the harness before using with the lap and shoulder belt. Check the manufacturer's instructions for weight limits.

NOTE: Most toddlers and pre-schoolers (up to age 4) are not big enough or old enough for a belt-positioning booster seat. They need a full harness for upper body protection and to hold them in their seats. A full harness should be used as long as possible. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on harness weight limits.

For children 40 pounds or more, who are too young or too active to sit still in a booster seat, or if a vehicle has lap only safety belts, use child restraints labeled for use over 40 pounds.

The back seat is the SAFEST place in the vehicle to install child safety seats.

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