| Age
|
Type of Car Seat
|
Position
|
Comments
|
| <2 years old |
Infant-only or convertible car seat |
Back seat, rear-facing |
If child height or weight > seat limit (usually ~40-65lbs), go to next age up
|
| 2-8 years old |
Convertible or combination car seat |
Back seat, forward-facing |
If child height or weight > seat limit, go to next age up
|
| 8-12 years old |
Booster seat |
Back seat, forward-facing |
If child height or weight > seat limit (usually 4' 9"), go to next age up
|
| 12-13 years old |
Lap and shoulder seat belt |
Front or back seat, forward-facing |
|
