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SAFETY 287
child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of posi-
tion. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child c
loser to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat
to position the seat belt on the child correctly.
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
WARNING!
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or b
ehind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt
will not protect a child properly, which may result in
serious injury or death. A child must always wear both
the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.
Restraint Type
Combined Weight
of the Child +
Child Restraint
Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below
LATCH – Lower
A
nchors
Only
Seat Belt Only
LATCH – Lower
A
nchors
+ Top
Tether Anchor
Seat Belt + Top
Tether
Anchor
Rear-Facing Child
Restrai
nt
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
X X
Rear-Facing Child
Restrai
nt
More than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
X
Forward-Facing
Child R
estraint
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
X X
Forward-Facing
Child R
estraint
More than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
X
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