Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Baby Car Seats and other Baby Travel topics.

What type of car seat should my toddler ride in?

Toddlers And Car Seats

Riding unrestrained in a car is the biggest cause of death and injury among children. Want to hear a sobering statistic? In 2004, 50 percent of the deaths in kids younger than 14 were caused by accidents where kids were not using safety restraints while in their vehicles. Follow these tips on toddler car seats to protect your child from harm in an automobile.

If you have a toddler, she most likely should be in a convertible car seat. The best time to turn toddler car seats forward is when your little one is at least a year old and more than 20 pounds.
Use the LATCH system or the seat belt to restrain toddler car seats in your vehicle. A car seat should move no more than an inch in either direction.
If your car seat has a tether and your car seat can accommodate it, it's a good idea to use it. A tether will limit the forward motion of a car seat in the event of a crash.
When your toddler's shoulders are above the top slots of the car seat, she's outgrown it. Most children outgrow toddler car seats around four or five years of age.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Baby Travel Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Christina Chan

Buy My Book

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!