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NOTE:
Some sections have age, weight, or height guidelines as well;
for example, "Required (>57in Only)" means that
you need this restraint only for children more than 57 inches
in height, and "Not Necessary (Except <57in)"
means that you don't need this restraint except if your child
is less than 57 inches in height.
These
tables are intended as guidelines. They are a quick reference
to help you get an idea of what you might need. We're not
the authority, though, so this may not be the whole story.
Here are some things you can do to make sure you've got it
straight:
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If you want more information, you can always check out www.nhtsa.gov
or www.highwaysafety.org.
These are great resources for everything related to car safety.
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If you're unclear on anything at all, or if you want to be
sure you get all the details, you can also contact your state
legislature here.
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There are some "common sense" guidelines that you
should consider as well, such as never using an infant seat
in the front passenger seat when there's a working front airbag.
If in doubt, put your child in the rear seat and use a child
restraint or booster until your child has definitely grown
out of them. It can't hurt.
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One of the best things you can do is to contact the car seat
manufacturer of your choice, or flip through your car seat's
manual. The seat manufacturers are very interested in keeping
your child as safe as possible, so they will always have good
suggestions about what kind of seat to use and when. If you
prefer to get your advice in live one-on-one conversation,
you can visit a car seat inspection station and talk to an
NHTSA-certified technician. To find an NHTSA-certified inspection
station, click
here).
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California seatbelt and car seat laws
