2006-08-31 11:36:00 · 11 answers · asked by Lauren B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You need to check the laws in your area. There are different regulations by state.
http://www.cpsafety.com has great carseat info.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/occupant_restraints_chart-4-3-06.pdf car seat laws by state
In Georgia a child is required to be in a rearfacing carseat until they are at least one year old AND over 20 pounds (a one year old should not be turned forward until they weigh 20 pounds, a baby under one should not be turned even if they weigh over 20 pounds), in a forward facing carseat until they reach the height/weight limit of it, and then in a booster seat until they are 6.
2006-09-01 02:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the car seat. An infant carseat is 29 inches or 22 lbs
Booster seats vary between 60 & 80 lbs. And in some states it is by age. Usually 6 or 7 years old.
I left my son in his until he felt uncomfortable in it. He would say I wanna sit like a big boy in a seat belt. So we bought the seat belt cover and allowed him to sit in the seat belt. He was 6 almost 7 when that happened
2006-08-31 18:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by evrythnnxs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-09-04 17:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by usasilveira 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because childrens weights vary, In Australia it's when the child is tall enough that the headrest only reaches halfway up their head. If the child gets taller then the seat is no longer safe in an accident.
2006-08-31 23:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by deedee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80 pounds, and I think the height limit is like 5 foot. Somewhere between 8 and 10 years old.
2006-08-31 18:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in illinois it is 80 lbs or 8 years old.
my 9 year old is the same size as my 6 year old. he's still in the car seat!
2006-08-31 18:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by kaydeedid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40 pounds. if the child is 40 pounds before the child is 4 he or she has to be four. so four years old and 40 pounds (which ever comes second)
2006-08-31 18:50:50 · answer #7 · answered by googly_eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is supposed to depend on the height of the child. I think it is about 135cm, not sure though.. you can look it upquite easily though I should imagine.
2006-08-31 18:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Claire// 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be in a booster till they are at least 5
2006-08-31 18:39:07 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In South Carolina they have to be over 4'9". I'm not sure about the weight. You should call your local DMV and ask.
2006-09-03 09:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by tnicb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋