How To Choose A Car Seat

Choose The Right Child Safety Seat For Your Child

For child car safety seats to cut the risk of injury and death, they must be used correctly. Use this guide to choose the right seat for your child's age, weight and height.

Infant Rear Facing	Toddler - Forward Facing	Children - Booster Seat
Required by law for children weighing less than 9kg(20lb) Use until at least one year old and a minimum of 9kg (20lb). Follow manufacturer's recommendations for height/weight . Harness slots at or below shoulders and seat is reclined to a 45 degree angle	Required by law for children weighing between 9 and 18 kg (20-40lb) Use when child is at least one year old and a minimum of 9kg (20lb). Follow manufacturer's recommendations for height/weight. Harness slots at or above shoulders.	Required by law for children under the age of 8, weighing between 18kg and 36kg (40-80lb) and less than 145cm(4'9") tall. Once a child exceeds any one of the above criteria they may be ready to use a seat belt alone. The middle of the child's ear should not be above the back of the vehicle seat, headrest or booster seat.