If your child is young enough to need a car seat, you will need to bring one on the tour. (We are sometimes able to lend you a car seat, but please make sure you arrange this with us ahead of time, since we can not guarantee we have one available for you. Please do not assume our car seat will be available for your child unless we have confirmed this with you directly!)

Most airlines accept car seats in addition to normal carry on or checked luggage provided approved space is available. When checking your car seat on a US Domestic or International flight you can bring your car seat to the gate to be loaded there. If checking a car seat as luggage the original box/packaging should be used. A liability release form must be signed.

Yes, Southern Skyways will accept FAA approved child restraint systems on board the aircraft. You are also permitted to check your car seat in addition to the two checked pieces of luggage you are permitted.

The Lake McDonald Valley shuttles are equipped with seat belts and the St. Mary Valley shuttles are not. Car seats are not mandatory.

When Michigan does mandate restraint use, it requires the driver to secure both the child safety seat and the child properly. Michigan Enforcement Fines: Driver fined maximum $10 for child restraint violation. Driver fined $25 for safety belt violation by occupants 4 through 15. Offender fined $25 for safety belt violation if 16 and older. Other states may require a child sit in a child restraint system up to the age of 8.

Many parents think their children are too big for car seats or have outgrown their booster seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that children should be restrained in a booster seat until they are 4'9" and about 80 pounds. Regular seat belts are made for men who are 5'10" and 160 pounds. They are not designed to secure a child under 80 pounds. Yes, this quite possibly means that your 10 year old should still be in a booster seat!

MCHD has a certified child passenger safety technician on staff. If you live in or near Marquette County, Michigan and would like to have your child's car seat checked, contact Diane Curry at 906-315-2612 or dcurry@mqtcty.org. If you live outside the county, contact Diane to obtain contact information for all currently certified Upper Peninsula child passenger safety technicians.

These inspections are conducted by state-certified inspectors. Call 866-732-8243 for the location of the nearest free safety check. You can also find more information at www.seatcheck.org.

There are a lot of car seats out there. Many tout having extra features to increase safety. Ultimately, however, the safest car seat for your child is the one that best:

Yes, if a child was in a car seat at the time of an accident. It is also very important to have all seat belts that were restraining people at the time of the accident checked-out for any problems as well. If you feel the seat belts are not secure, do not drive the vehicle. Consider having the vehicle towed. Contact your insurance company to tell them about the carseat - manufacturers vary.

Car rental companies will not rent to anyone traveling with a child under the age of 5 unless that child is in a federally approved child restraint seat. These car seats can be rented from car rental companies or provided by the renter. If you don't have your own, one must be reserved with the car rental company ahead of your travel date.

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.

Children of all ages are welcome to visit Heureka, since everyone gets something out of the stimulating and inspiring environment. It is easy to move around Heureka with a pram or push-chair, because there is no need to use any steps or elevators. Push-chairs can also be borrowed from the main information desk. We do not, however, recommend the Verne Theatre super films for children under 6 years of age.

Because New York State law requires that young children travel in car seats on moving vehicles for their own safety, and because the car seat takes up a seat on the bus, you will need to buy a ticket for your child, regardless of age. Please note there is a reduced price ticket for children ages 12 and under.

MCHD has a certified child passenger safety technician on staff. If you are interested in getting your family's car seat needs evaluated contact Diane Curry at 906-315-2612 or dcurry@mqtcty.org. Free car seats are not available at MCHD.

Newborns will start out in either an Infant car seat or a Convertible car seat. Both types of seats normally have a minimum weight requirement of 5 lbs. in the rear-facing position and maximum weight limit will be around the 20 - 30 lb. mark. Convertible seats normally have a minimum rear-facing weight requirement of 5 lbs. and a minimum forward-facing weight requirement of 20 lbs. Maximum weight limits range from 40 - 65 lbs.

Perhaps. It may be important for you to contact an attorney who can help you protect your child's legal rights. Only a licensed attorney can evaluate whether you have a case that is worth pursuing. Keep in mind however that there may be time limits (Statute of Limitations) which impact on your ability to sue.

The best car seat is one that meets your child's age and size requirements and is compatible with your car. Children are safer in the back seat of the vehicle. Generally, the middle seating position is the safest place in the car, but ONLY IF the child's car seat and the vehicle seat are compatible and you can get a tight fit.

If you're in the market for a child car seat you've probably being hearing a lot about something called LATCH. But what is it? Well, LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children" and is a system for installing a child car seat in an automobile. Defined by the United States Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards, LATCH is designed to make installing a child's car seat easier.

It is not illegal under NYS law for a child passenger to ride in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag, but it is dangerous. Recent studies show that air bags can cause serious or fatal injuries to infants, children or small adults that sit in the passenger-side front seat. It is also normally safer for a child of any age to ride in the back seat of any vehicle.

per NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission rules, it is not mandatory. You can request a car seat if you feel more secure, but there will be a charge for it. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission rules exempt the drivers and passengers in Taxis and Black Cars from having to wear seat belts. Please feel free to use one if you wish. No. Smoking is prohibited for the driver and the passengers by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. All vehicles must be clean and smoke free at all times.

Many children dislike the confines of a properly fitted harness strap or seat belts on boosters. This is a difficult disciplinary problem but here are some tips. 1) Make sure everyone in the car buckles up on every ride. 2) Dress the child for comfort, avoid heavy clothing between the harness strap and child. 3) pull over and stop and tell the child that you cannot drive unless everyone is buckled up, it's the law. There are harness systems specific to behavioral issues.

Children need to use car seats that are the right size for their weight, height and development. Transport Canada's "Child safety" Web site to see our materials on the four stages of safe travel with children. For more information call the Transport Canada information centre at 1 800 333 0371.

The police department, the fire department and the Rescue Squad all have members who are certified to install car seats. Please call one of these locations to set up a time to have your seat installed.