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Is Your Child Safe?
Have your child’s car seat checked by a certified car seat technician!

FREE Monthly Car Seat Safety Fit Station

All you need is:
Your vehicle
Your child’s car seat
Your child (presence recommended)

A certified car seat technician will make sure your child is being transported safely!

By appointment only:
Every third Monday of the month
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Appointments will be held at Vern Laures Auto Center.
Call 641.394.1630 today to schedule an appointment.

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!

  INFANTS TODDLER YOUNG CHILDREN
WEIGHT
Birth to 1 year up to 20 – 22 lbs. Over 1 year and over 20 lbs. – 40 lbs. Over 40 lbs. up to 80 lbs.
TYPE OF SEAT
Infant only or rear facing convertible Convertible/Forward-facing Belt positioning booster seat
SEAT POSITION
Rear-facing only Forward-facing Forward-facing
ALWAYS MAKE SURE:

Children to 1 year and at least 20 lbs. in rear facing seats

Harness straps at or below shoulder level

Harness straps should be at or above shoulders

Most seats require top slot for forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.

Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries

WARNING All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat
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