If the vehicle has two rows, the middle of the back seat. If the vehicle has 3 rows, the middle of the second seat. And that just about says it all. Even with side impact protection, airbags, door beams etc, the safest place for any child seat is as far as possible from the potential impact. The absolute middle fo the vehicle is ideal. The above answers are correct. However, it is not always possible to put the seat in the center position. Some vehicles prohibit the use of the center position for a carseat (IE Chevy Blazer), so ALWAYS double check your vehical owners manual. Also sometimes the carseat won't fit well in the center position, so in such a case you would try it in the outboard positions. If it fits there better then in the center, it is better to have the seat in the outboard position. A great fit outboard is better then a poor fit center. Jen E AKA Carseatmom- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and mom to 3 in seats!
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Where in a car is the safest place for a child seat above 6 months?
Middle of the back seat.
Where to place child in car?
The safest seat in a 5 passenger vehical, is the back center seat.
Safest place to place a car seat?
The safest place to place a car seat is in the middle of the car or behind the drivers seat.
What age can a child ride legally in the front seat of a car in Texas?
Although there is no law that prevents youngsters from sitting in the front seat of a vehicle in TX at this time, the safest place for a child in a car is in a rear seat, properly buckled into a child safety seat or a booster seat. Air bag safety issues suggest children 12 and under ought not to be placed in front of an air bag though.
Can a child ride in a booster seat if the Air bag is off in the front seat of a car in MN?
Yes if the air bag has an on/off switch. But if this is a car with a back seat and not a vehicle with no back seat, place the child in the rear. This is the safest place for a child.
What age child can ride in car seat in front seat in tx?
Although there is no law that prevents youngsters from sitting in the front seat of a vehicle, the safest place for a child in a car is in a rear seat, properly buckled into a child safety seat or a booster seat. Air bags don't replace child safety seats and may increase the risk of serious injury to children. Children younger than 12 should never ride in the front seats of vehicles with active passenger air bags.
Where is the safest and reliable car seat sold?
The most important part of safety for your child and the seat you choose is the fit of the seat into your automobile and your child into the seat. There are several models that are recommended but it is advised that you consult an expert in what style would be best for your automobile and child before making a purchase. I would begin with your local police station for advice. I would purchase from the safety first web site for the seat you choose. www.safety1st.com
What age can a child ride in the front seat in Texas?
Although there is no law that prevents youngsters from sitting in the front seat of a vehicle, the safest place for a child in a car is in a rear seat, properly buckled into a child safety seat or a booster seat. Air bags don't replace child safety seats and may increase the risk of serious injury to children. Children younger than 13 should never ride in the front seats of vehicles with active passenger air bags. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/Public_information/pr090705.htm
Will the air bags on the passenger seat turn off when a child sits there in a 1999 Mercury Villager?
no they wont the safest place for a child is in the rear seat until they are 4 ft 2 in tall
In Arizona Law when must you use a child safety seat?
1. When must you use a child safety seat?
Where is the safest place for a child of any age to ride in a car?
the backseat behind the passenger seat(right) *L{$$}3*
What are the safest baby bicycle seats sold on the market?
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Which seat in the car is the safest to place a child?
The backseat and specifically in the middle where the child would be away from glass. Placing him in the front seat would put him in danger because he would be surrounded by glass from 2 sides.
What is Texas law for child safety seat?
The child must be in a safety seat if they are younger than 8 or smaller than 4'9".
The safest positon for a child seat in a 4 seat car?
In the rear seat facing backward. - - - - - - - According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), rear seats are safest place for infants and children. Placing children in back instead of the front reduces injury risk by 64 percent for newborns to 8 year-olds and reduces the risk by 31 percent for 9 to 12 year-olds.
What safety concerns have to be taken into account when buying a child seat?
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Hild safety seat installation can be due to the variety of seat belt configurations vehicle and child safety seat designs?
simple
What is the safest child car seat for my newborn baby?
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Safest seat in a car?
The middle back seat is the safest.
Can a child ride in the back seat with airbags in a car?
The child, if she/he is under twelve years old (age may vary by state/region) and generally 4'9" in height (about 148 cm) then they should be in the back seat, regardless of airbags or not. The back seat is the safest place for a child since they are the most protected there.
Under the section on Child Safety Seats what color are the cushions of the pictured child safety seat?
Black
How tall do you have to be to sit in the front seat of a car in texas?
There is no law concerning age and front seat. There is a law about child safety seat. A child must be taller than 4'9" OR 8 years old to not have to be in a safety seat.
You must place a child in an integrated child seat if it is?
You must place a child in an integrated child seat if the child is 3 years of age or younger.
How old do children have to be before they ride in the front seat of a car?
It depends. If you have an airbag, they recomend you do not put them in the front seat until they are atleast 12. The absolute safest place for your child is the middle of the back seat. ------------------------------------------------------------------ do not matter I went in the front when I was 0
How heavy does a child have to be to move out of a child safety seat?
100 pounds or more.
