When did child safety seats become mandatory?
1971
The very first standard was set in 1971 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which required all seats be held by safety belts and include a harness to hold the child into the seat — though, no crash testing was required. By 1985 the first child passenger safety laws were passed.
When did you turn your child’s car seat around?
The AAP now recommends that kids sit rear-facing until at least age 2 and for longer if possible. NHTSA now recommends: “Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer.”
How long can a 2 year old stay in a car seat?
The ‘2 hour rule’ is the established safety recommendation endorsed by safety experts and manufacturers, that suggests children shouldn’t sit in a car seat for more than 2 hours at a time.
When is it safe to put a child in the front seat?
Other exceptions may be if your car has no back seat or if your back seat has lap belts only and no shoulder restraints and your child rides in a booster, he’s safer in the front seat than in the back. If you do end up with a child in the front seat, turn the airbag off or take it to the dealership to have them disable it.
When to place your spouse in the front seat of Your Heart?
Your children will never suffer neglect because you make a strong commitment to your new spouse. You don’t have to choose between your spouse and your children; when you make your marriage your primary priority, you are actually choosing both. Placing your spouse in the “front seat” of your heart is good for your children, too.
Can a child unbuckle themselves in a car seat?
UnbuckleMe should not be attached to any part of the car seat. When not in use, UnbuckleMe should remain out of reach of children to ensure that they cannot unbuckle themselves at inappropriate times. Under all circumstances, it should be used under adult supervision.
How to choose the right car seat for your child?
Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age. Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle (PDF, 1.77 MB). Test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle. Buy a car seat that can be installed and used correctly every time.