5 Things You Should Know about Infant Seat Safety

Infant Seat Safety (rear Facing)

From birth until around 20 lbs, the rear facing positions offers the best protection for your baby’s head, neck and spine

• Seat Angle

  Install the seat at a 45 degree angle. If it lies too flat, your baby may slide out between the straps; if it’s too upright, her head may flop forward making breathing difficult. If your model doesn’t come with an angle adjuster, wedge a rolled towel under the base. Most Graco Snugride have an angle monitor to let you know if you are at the right angle.

   

• Driving Position

  When driving, the carry handle should be in the down position

   

• Harness Straps

  The harness straps should be in the slots at or below your baby’s shoulders. The top of the clip should be at armpit level and the harness should lie flat. If you can pinch a fold in the straps, it’s too loose.

   

• Tight and Secure

  The seat must be tightly secured to the backseat where all car seats belong either with a safety belt or with the LATCH; if your model has a detachable base, be sure the seat is snapped firmly into it.

   

• Seat Movement

  When properly installed, all car seats will move less than an inch when you tug on them in any direction at the belt path