Frequently Asked Questions |
 Which car seat should I use?
What is the safest car seat?
- There is no single safest child safety seat for all children and
vehicles. The safest seat is one that fits your child, fits your vehicle
and one you will use correctly each and every time.
Our professional technicians can advise you
When can I turn my child from rear facing to forward facing?
- Keep children rear facing until they reach a MINIMUM weight of 20 lbs
(9 Kg) AND 1 year of age.
Note: Some forward facing chairs are rated from 22 lbs (10 Kg). Always
follow manufacturer’s recommendations for height and weight
requirements.
My car was in an accident. The car seat looks fine; is it ok to continue
to use it?
- NO! It is impossible to determine if the seat has sustained any stress
damage which would render it unsafe. Car seats that have been involved
in an accident MUST be replaced.
I bought my car seat in the United States (or somewhere other than Canada).
- All child safety seats manufactured in Canada MUST have a Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) sticker, or statement of compliance,
visible on the seat itself. Child car seats without this sticker or compliance
statement do not meet, or have not met, CMVSS requirements. Car seats
made for the United States or other markets have different compliance
requirements. By law, seats without a CMVSS sticker or compliance statement
CANNOT be installed.
Should I use an old / used car seat?
- Use caution when using a used or older car seat. Make sure the seat
has:
- Never been in a collision
- Has instructions
- Has all necessary hardware (straps, buckles, harness, chestclip)
- Has not been recalled (Check with the manufacturer or Transport Canada
1 800 333 0371)
- Has not expired. Most seats have an expiry date stamped directly onto
the back. If not, most manufacturers recommend retiring the seat SIX
YEARS from the date of manufacture. There will be a sticker on the car
seat with a model number and date of manufacture.
Should I use the Latch system, the seat belt or both?
- If your car is equipped with a Latch system (or UAS, Universal Anchor
System), use that. If you own an older car that does not have a Latch
system, you will use the seatbelt to install the car seat. DO NOT USE
BOTH!
Note: Sometimes the position of the Latches within the vehicle are not
compatible with some car seats. In these cases, the seatbelt must be
used.
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