Some children can twist out of harnesses at an early age. Others can easily undo the buckle mechanism. Children may also be able to put too much slack in a seatbelt, and some children don't want to use a child restraint or seatbelt at all. Driving is a dangerous activity, and like any other, it requires proper supervision at all times. Parents can try many things.

The child MUST have some type of head support behind the head, to at least the midpoint of the skull, or around the tops of the ears. This head support is provided by infant seats, convertible seats, front-facing only seats with a harness and high back booster seats. If a child is using a backless booster, or is old enough to use the lap/shoulder belts alone, then they should not be seated in a position without a headrest if the midpoint of their head is above the top of the vehicle seat.

Many manufacturers now put "expiration" dates on their carseats. Six (6) years is the general recommendation. At most, 10 years is the accepted maximum lifetime of a carseat. The reasons for these limits involve possible degradation of the plastic shell and other parts, the possible loss/breakage of parts and the fact that older seats will often not meet current government safety standards.

The general recommendation is NO. You must replace it and destroy the old one so it can never be used again. Some insurance companies will re-imburse for carseats involved in a crash, and they are required by law to do so in some states. Please call the manufacturer of your carseat if you have any questions. You should also contact your car dealer after a crash, as it is very likely that the seatbelts, LATCH/Tether anchors and integrated child seats may also need to be replaced.

The best way to determine if a child is ready to use the safety belt without a booster is to take the 5-Step Test. Most children need to use a booster until they are at least age 8.

No. The Takahashi does not require any booster - and neither does the Merck rubella. The only reason the Merck MMR booster is given in the US is because of the low immunity levels from only one dose of the measles portion of the MMR - not the rubella or mumps portions.

Most convertible and front-facing seats have 40 pound weight limits when using the harness. A convertible or front-facing seat with a 5-point harness is the safest option for children from 30-40 pounds who are not too tall for their front-facing carseat.

Generally, no. For safety, the harness straps must remain tight on the child's shoulders regardless of any clothing. You can put a blanket over the child, OUTSIDE the harness straps or put your child's coat on backwards after they are in the seat. For infants in cold weather, an aftermarket "cozy" that zips over the infant carrier rather than fitting under the child is another solution.

Please consult the manual for your carseat first. The weight limits are also listed on decals attached to the carseat. Most current infant seats have 20 or 22 pound weight limits, though some models go to 30 or 35 pounds. Most current convertible seats have rear-facing limits of 30, 33 or 35 pounds. All convertibles have 40 pound limits when front-facing, though some new models will have increased front-facing weight limits.

Tethers are straps that prevent the top of a carseat from moving forward in a crash. They may also increase overall stability. Many newer cars and carseats are compatible with tethers, or can have them installed. Tethers allow newer carseats to meet stricter safety standards. See:

Maybe. Integrated carseats, especially those with a harness, may have some disadvantages when used as the primary restraint for a child: Emergency personnel often prefer to remove a child in a separate carseat. This keeps the child immobilized in case of head/spinal injury, and may allow for safer transport in the ambulance. Integrated seats do not function rear-facing. Rear-facing is safest for children, and many separate carseat models allow for rear-facing use to 30 or 35 lbs.

Currently, the best resource for special needs carseats is a local hospital. You should also be able to contact a local fitting station and a certified technician should be able to put you in contact with someone who can direct you to a source for these carseats. These links have additional information:

Pump both into the palm of your hand, mix and apply to skin. We recommend a ratio of about half your skin product and half Nanovive Booster for best feel and effectiveness.

They are mature enough to remain seated with their backs flat against the back of the seat and not slouch; and Some organizations will also give limits like 80 or 100 pounds, 4'9" in height or 8 years old. These are rough guidelines, not absolute limits. The criteria above are most important.

Not until she has completely outgrown her regular safety seat when she weighs more than 40 pounds or is too tall for it. She is too tall if her shoulders are higher than the top set of harness slots or if the tips of her ears are above the back of the safety seat (the hard plastic, not the puffy fabric). If she is too tall for her convertible seat but still weighs less than 40 pounds, switch to a child-seat/booster.

Generally, NO, unless it is specifically mentioned in your manual. In the USA, older Safeline Sit-n-Stroll models and some Britax models may use a tether when rear-facing. You can find some instructions for tethering the Britax models in the Britax Online Instructions. Some additional information on the use of the rear-facing Britax Versa-Tether can be found at this site.

Child safety seat checks are conducted monthly at various locations throughout the Spokane community. To find when the next check is scheduled, you can call 1-509-232-2985.

You can use Nanovive Booster alone, but it is designed to work best mixed into other products since it is less creamy and unscented.

This depends on the state you live in. Generally, we like to recommend a rear-facing infant seat until 12-15 months of age, and then a rear-facing seat until 3 or 4 years of age, depending on your child's height and weight. After that, you can move to a front-facing seat or a booster until at least 7 years of age. Check your state's seatbelt laws here for more detailed information.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued guidelines regarding the safe transportation of pre-school age students. Based on its research, NHTSA has determined that these children are safest on a school bus when transported in a child restraint safety system or car seat device. The car seats used must be certified and not have been involved in a crash or subject of a recall.

Medically, there is more known now about what happens in car crashes with children. The seatbelt does not fit the child so frequently the shoulder belt goes behind a child's back. This can place the child at risk for head injury and the lap belt rides up on the stomach, placing the child at risk for internal and spinal injuries.

Not necessarily, as most of the single vaccines are at least 90% effective. All are at least as effective as the MMR. One option is to have a blood test to confirm that your child is protected after one injection. We can arrange this for you as you may not be able to have this done on the NHS through your GP.

Answer: The SafeGuard Child Seat can accommodate children from 22 - 65 lbs and up to 57". If the child has reached the weight or height limits, we recommend that a child use a booster seat until the vehicle safety belt fits appropriately.