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All children and especially infants must be properly restrained in a child restraint appropriate for their
size and age whenever riding in a vehicle. Their safety also requires that the child restraint be prop‐
erly installed. There are many car seat choices on the market. You can use the information below to
help you choose a car seat that best meets your child’s needs.
Type of child restraint Applies to
Rear-facing child restraint
Birth to 12months: Your child under age1 should always ride in
a rear-facing car seat. There are different types of rear-facing car
seats:
– Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing.
– Convertible and all-in-one car seats typically have higher height
and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep
your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.
Rear-facing child restraint before
moving to a forward-facing child
restraint
1–3years: Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s
the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should stay in a
rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or
weight limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Once your
child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel
in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether.
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