Is your child under 1 year old and over 20 lbs.?
Infants should be rear facing until
at least one year old and at least
20 lbs. to reduce the risk of cervical spine injury
in the event of a crash.
Currently, three manufacturers have engineered
their seats for weights higher that 22 pounds in
the rear-facing position. The following information
is from the National
Safe Kids Campaign.
Safeline Corporation "Sit'n'stroll"
(up to 25 pounds)
1-800-829-1625
The Evenflo "Horizon" (up to 30 pounds)
1-800-837-9201
The Century "Smart-Move" (up to 30 pounds)
1-888-5-CAR-SEAT
The Britax "Elite" (up to 32 pounds)
Britax "Roundabout" (up to 30 pounds)
1-888-4-BRITAX
The Cosco "Touriva" (up to 30 pound)
Cosco "Alpha-Omega" (up to 30 pound)
1-800-544-1108
Read both the car seat instructions and the vehicles
owners' manual for correct use and installation
of your car seat.