CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS
Rear-Facing
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Rear-face until the child reaches the upper rear-facing weight OR height limit of the seat.
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Most can be used rear-facing to about 35-40 pounds.
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NEVER place in front of an airbag.
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Harness snug and at or below shoulders.
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Chest clip at armpit level.
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Attach to car with seat belt or lower anchors.
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Do NOT buy or add anything extra to the seat.
5 to 30-40 pounds
Forward-Facing
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Forward-face after the child reached the upper rear-facing limits until the child reaches the upper forward-facing height limit of the seat. (Usually around age 4 and 40-65 pounds; some can be used longer.)
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2 years or older; must have outgrown the rear-facing seat.
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Harness snug and at or above the shoulders.
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Chest clip at armpit level.
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Attach to car with seat belt or lower anchors and top tether strap.
20-40 to 40-65 pounds (manual will tell)