What is the maximum weight for a child that rides in a car seat?

Answer 1

This depends on the car seat, each one will have its own specifications. If you have lost the manual you can contact the manufacturer or search their website. They will be able to give you the correct information.

Answer 2

One type of car seat is the infant only car seat. This seat comes with a detachable base, comes with higher weight and height limits, harness slots that will help to change the seat from rear facing to front facing. The multiple slots can be adjusted to fit your baby. They also have handles that can be folded down while the child is in the car. They can be raised to make carrying your baby easier.

Convertible car seats are bigger and heavier and may not be appropriate for some newborns. The reclining position and ease of adjusting the harness are important assets. A convertible seat can be used rear facing for most newborns and front facing for older babies over twenty pounds. The American Pediatric Association recommends a child stay rear facing until s/he reaches the maximum weight and height listed by the manufacturer. The straps and are adjustable to a child’s size, the seat should be moved to the proper position for the weight and height of your baby. The seat belt should be threaded through the seat belt path.

Forward facing seats cannot be used in the rear facing position. They are only for children over a year old and over twenty pounds. They can be used with either a lap only or lap/shoulder belt system.

Combination seats also cannot be used in the rear facing position and are also only for babies over a year and over twenty pounds. It has an internal harness for children whose weight is between forty and fifty pounds. It can convert to a belt position booster seat by removing the harness for larger children. They can be used with lap only or lap/shoulder belts.

Booster seats come in different types. Some come with shield boosters that are padded bars that lock into position much like the handlebars on carnival rides. There are booster seats that come with a high back to support your child as s/he rides in a car. Some booster car seats are built into vans and some cars. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to be sure the seat will accommodate your child’s size. There are travel vests that attach to the seats with lap only belts.

Answer 3

This is a lengthy subject but I will try to summarize as much as possible. Your baby will go through 4 steps in terms of car seats.

Step 1 Infant Car Seats/Convertible Seats Rear Facing
Newborn up to at least 1 year old and at least 20 lbs MUST ride rear facing, on the back seat, on an infant car seat on rear facing on a convertible car seat. The best in the market are the Companion from Britax and even better and very flexible is the Primo Viaggio from Peg Perego. You can see these seats at http://www.kidzthings.com/infant.html...... They go from 189.99 to 229.99 with free shipping. You can choose to start with a convertible seat instead of a an infant seat once the convertible will offer the rear facing option.

Step 2 Toddler Seats / Forward Facing Convertible Seats
After your baby is at least 1 year old and at least 20 lbs you can move into a convertible seat that will be forward facing. These are the most popular choices and most parents will start with this option for a newborn since you can use it rear facing and then forward facing. You can see a good selection of convertible seats here http://www.kidzthings.com/convertible.ht... they start at 199.99 with free shipping.

Step 3 Preschoolers / Forward Facing Booster Seats
When your kid is about 4 years old you will be ready to move into a booster seat that will work until your kid is about 8 years old. Booster seats are very important. Please visit www.boosterseat.gov for additional information. You can also see a good selection of booster seats at http://www.kidzthings.com/booster.html..... They start at 89.99 with free shipping.

Step 4 Seat Belt
Kids 4'9" can ride on the back seat using the seat belt. This will be usually around 9 or so. Kids grow in different paces so please visit www.boosterseat.gov for more information. Most states will have different interpretations of booster seats so please make sure you are familiar with your state's law.

I hope this will help.

Please remember to visit www.boosterseat.gov

Answer 4

That depends on the carseat. You should call your carseat manufacturer to find out if you no longer have the literature and the information is not on a sticker on the carseat. The two cosco carseats I have go up to 80 pounds and 100 pounds (they are different models) and convert to booster seats. I think they only go up to 40 pounds as a real car seat before you are supposed to convert it to a booster. I hope this helps. If you give us the make and model of your carseat, we can look it up for you.

Answer 5

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the law is 40lbs or 4 years old.

Answer 6

According to Maryland State Police, the law is 40lbs or 4 years old.

Answer 7

Here's a link that will tell you all the information you are looking for and more about car seat and weight information. Enjoy! I thought it was a nice link to look thru.
http://pwp.value.net/~michaelm/janice/babypage.html#4

Answer 8

There is no maximum.

Answer 9

45 kilos uk. 200 kilos usa.

Answer 10

80pds