Infants (Under 1 year of age):

• Rear-facing car seat
• Always ride in a car seat made for infants size
• Face the back of the car in a car seat
• Car seat is buckled tightly in the car and doesn't move when pulled on
• Straps snug and can't fit more than one finger under the strap
• Child should always ride in a back seat and never in front of an air bag

Toddlers (Over age 1 AND 20-40 pounds):

• Forward-facing car seats
• Always rides in a back seat and never in front of an air bag
• Rides in a car seat made for kids his/her correct age and size
• Car seat is buckled tightly in the car and doesn't move when pulled on
• Straps are snug and can't fit more than one finger under the strap

Young Kids (Under age 8 AND over 40 pounds):

• Booster Seats
• Rides in a back seat and never in front of an air bag
• Always rides in a booster seat
• Have both lap and shoulder belts in the back seat of the car
• Lap belt on child's hips, not stomach
• Shoulder belt on child's shoulder, not the neck
• Safety belt is snug, flat and comfortable on the child

Older Kids (Over 8 years of age):

• Safety Belts
• Always rides in a back seat and never in front of an air bag
• Always uses a safety belt
• Lap belt on child's hips, not his stomach
• Shoulder belt is on child's shoulder, not the neck, under the arm, or behind the child
• Safety belt is snug, flat and comfortable on the child

Child Seat Safety

Health Department                                  311 South Virginia
Suite 1
Conrad, MT 59425                  

(406) 271-3247
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