Family Directions of Iowa - Promoting Strong and Healthy Families

HOMEFAMILY DIRECTIONS OF IOWApromoting strong and healthy familiesNewsUpdateServicesAge GroupInfants/ToddlersToddlers/PreschoolersSchool-aged ChildrenOlder ChildrenTypes of SeatInfant seats and rear-facing convertible seatsConvertible seats and forward facing seats with harnessBooster seatsSeat BeltsGeneral GuidlinesAll infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Safety Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seats manufacturer.All children 2 years or older, or those younger than 2 years who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car safety seat, should use a Forward-Facing Car Safety Seat with harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer.All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their car safety seat should use a Belt-Positioning Booster Seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.When children are old enough and large enough to use the vehicle seat belt alone, they should always use Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts for optional protection.All children younger than 13 years should be restrained in the Rear Seats of vehicles for optimal protection.Description of Car Seats Click HereNews01Car Safety SeatsServices01Parents as Teachers Professionals:News02Eyeglasses Voucher ProgramNeedyEyesOnePage3 2011.pdf

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