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Seat belts and infants



Alternative names:
children and seat belts

Information:

Question:
What are some useful tips about car seat belts, and kids?

Answer:
  • Wear a seat belt when you are pregnant but position the lap belt as low as possible under the abdomen and unborn child.
  • Strap your child to the child seat tightly.
  • Use a child seat that is the right size for your child and place it in the back right passenger seat of the car.
  • Face the child seat backward instead of forward for infants.



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