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Car Seat Safety for Newborns

by Cathy Parkes September 19, 2022

Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2.
Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2, installing the seat at a 45 degree angle, positioning straps at or below the level of the child's shoulders, and ensuring the chest clip is at the nipple level (NOT resting on the abdomen!)
Cathy Parkes
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