All children over 20 lbs. and 1 year of age should be forward-facing and wear a full harness until the child reaches at least 40 lbs.
Convertible Seat
(forward-facing)
Harness straps at top slots above
shoulders
Correct positioning of retainer clip
at armpit level
All straps are snug
Harness is coming from below
instead of above shoulders
Straps are too loose
Retainer clip is too low
Convertible Seat
(forward-facing)
Forward-facing
Correct use of seat belt
for securing safety seat
Seat does not move more
than 1 inch at belt path
when pushed forward or
side to side
Lap belt used to secure child not child
safety seat
Never use a seat belt alone across the
front of a child as pictured.
Booster seat with built-in harness
On school buses only booster seats with built in harness can be used. Belt positioning booster seats cannot be used with only a lap belt. They require a lap/shoulder belt.
Correct positioning of retainer clip
All belts are snug
Harness straps above shoulders
Belt positioning boosters
must use both lap and
shoulder belts. They are
not designed to be used
with lap belt alone as
pictured.
