Other Things You Need to Know
Unborn - 1 yr. & Below 4 lbs.
Special Tips for Tiny Babies
When possible, have an adult ride in the back seat to keep an eye on your baby. And if you have medical equipment, be sure to secure it so it doesn’t fly around in the car in case of a sudden stop.
All children, even those with special healthcare needs, follow the same rules for staying safe in the car.
Unborn - 2 yrs. & 4 - 40 lbs.
Long Legs?
Older children with longer legs can stay in a rear-facing car seat and comfortably cross their legs. Experts agree that children in rear-facing seats suffer fewer injuries to their head, neck, spine, arms, and legs when riding in that direction.
All children, even those with special healthcare needs, follow the same rules for staying safe in the car.
2 - 5 yrs. & 21 - 65 lbs.
Buckle Up, THey’re Watching
Set a good example because your child will mimic what you do. Buckle up every person in the car, every ride, every time.
Avoid distractions. Put your phone down, take your headphones off and keep your eyes on the road. Don’t be tempted to install a mirror to watch your child in a back seat. Your family is safest with your eyes on the road.
We care about safe adults, too.
6 - 8 yrs. & 40 - 120 lbs.
Back Seat or Front Seat?
Experts agree that children should be 13 years old before they ride in the front seat.
Remind your child not to lean against the door frame or window.
Show your child how to be a safe passenger, and a future driver, by following safe rules of the road. Buckle up every person in the car every ride, every time.
Avoid distractions. Put your phone down, take your headphones off and keep your eyes on the road. Don’t be tempted to install a mirror to watch your child in a back seat. Your family is safest with your eyes on the road.
We care about safe adults, too.
9 - 12 yrs & Over 80 lbs.
Back Seat or Front Seat?
Experts agree that children should be 13 years old before they ride in the front seat.
Remind your child not to lean against the door frame or window.
Show your child how to be a safe passenger, and a future driver, by following safe rules of the road. Buckle up every person in the car every ride, every time.
Avoid distractions. Put your phone down, take your headphones off and keep your eyes on the road. Don’t be tempted to install a mirror to watch your child in a back seat. Your family is safest with your eyes on the road.
We care about safe adults, too.