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Car Seats 101

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How to Buckle Up for Winter:

Please do not forget during those cold winter days that your child car seat’s harness CAN NOT be tightened correctly when your child is wearing a thick jacket. (rear facing infants/toddlers, forward facing toddler/early elementary) In the event of an accident or even harsh braking, the winter jacket is compressed and the harnesses are not close enough to your child to keep them safe.

Test the Coat:  

1. Place child in seat, fasten car seat harness WITHOUT coat ensuring no slack to pinch on harness (see picture)
2. Remove child and put on winter coat
3. Place child back in seat and try to fasten with the same harness setting
4. If you can’t secure the harness without loosening---- the coat MUST be removed for proper fit

Buckle then Bundle:

1. Secure child, wear coat backwards
2. Use car blankets over buckle
3. Wear thin fleece/sweater in the car seat instead

Keep your family safe:

• Always BUCKLE up yourself
• Ensure child is in the appropriate seating
  • Rear facing until AT LEAST 2 and height/weight limit on seat is reached
  • Forward facing harness until height or weight limit reached
  • Booster seat when height or weight limit reached on forward facing
  • 
    Booster seat until they pass the seat belt test:

Questions?

Email: Liz Pohlen, OTR/L, CPST

pohlen.eli@districor1.net