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Yes, the government mandates every child be in a car seat until he or she is at least 3 years old. After that age, it is important you switch to a front facing car seat.
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Are car seat regulations still important as before?
Yes, ignoring car seat regulations can put your child at risk both if you get in a car crash or if the DSS people hear about this, they can take your child away for neglect.
What are the car seat regulations?
Since regulations vary state to state, the best place to find car seat regulation information would be the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, at www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS. Here, you can find up to date recommendations and regulations for your specific state.
What is the law about children riding in the front seat of a car?
The law varies by location, but in general, it is recommended that children under a certain age and size (typically around 12 years old and under a certain height) should not ride in the front seat of a car due to safety concerns with airbags. It is important to check the specific regulations in your state or country regarding child passenger safety.
What are safety regulations on car seats?
There are some really helpful guidelines for the correct installation and use of car seats on the Liberty Mutual Solutions site. In a crash, most injuries to children happen because the child is in a wrong seat, the seat is installed incorrectly, or the child isn't properly placed in the seat.
What child car seat has the highest safety rating?
There are many government sites that review car seats and the guidelines required. Carsafety.org is an excellent source of information and will aid in ones decision for the highest rated car seat.
How do I install a newborn car seat?
You don't install a newborn car seat. The only thing that you need to do with a newborn car seat is put the car seat in the back of the car and put the seat belts on and lock the seat belts.
Is a Gerber car seat better than a Fsher price?
Fisher price just came out with a standard tether strap that complies with new federal regulations. A new convertable seat is coming out that can be used with virtually every make and model of car. Fisher price seat seem to have better reviews as well for safety and comfort.
What are the regulations to sit in the front of a car?
First of all, people riding in the front, as well as the back seat are required to wear seat belts. It's against the law in most states for a child to sit in the front seat of a car that has front air bags. Only children taller than 4'9' in height, and/or the age of twelve should ride in the front seat of a vehicle.
Can a child sit in a regular seat or do they have to use a car seat on your airline?
Airlines have differing regulations regarding the seating of children in aeroplanes. You should check with the airline concerned In the United States, FAA approved seats are often the only seats a child may sit in. Your car seat may be NTSB approved for driving, but not for flying. You may wish to check your air carrier and make sure you check the car seat for FAA approval.
How regulations for car and road safety have changed since the twentieth century?
Speed limits, air bags, seat belts and laminated windshields were invented and put to use.
What are minnesota's laws about using car seats in pick-up trucks?
Ideally, the car seat will be in the back seat of a car. In a pick up truck, the car seat can legally be in the front seat. However, the car seat cannot be installed in a seat that has an active air bag.
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