Some Basic Considerations
• Until 1 year old, or 20lbs, a child should be in the back seat in a rear
facing safety seat.
•
The back seat is the safest place for a child, regardless of age.
• NEVER place a rear
facing car seat in the front seat of any vehicle.
• Kids should be in a car seat or booster
until they can be seated properly in a seatbelt. For most kids, this is around 8 years old or 4' 9" tall, but
proper seatbelt fit is the most important factor.
• Always read the owners manuals for your
vehicle and car seat thoroughly. They often contain specific information about car seat installation that may not be
obvious. Some models may vary from what you would expect.
• Make sure the car seat is right for the vehicle.
Not all car seats are right for all vehicles.
• Until 1 year old, or 20lbs, a child should be in the back seat in a rear
facing safety seat.
•
The back seat is the safest place for a child, regardless of age.
• NEVER place a rear
facing car seat in the front seat of any vehicle.
• Kids should be in a car seat or booster
until they can be seated properly in a seatbelt. For most kids, this is around 8 years old or 4' 9" tall, but
proper seatbelt fit is the most important factor.
• Always read the owners manuals for your
vehicle and car seat thoroughly. They often contain specific information about car seat installation that may not be
obvious. Some models may vary from what you would expect.
• Make sure the car seat is right for the vehicle.
Not all car seats are right for all vehicles.
Officer Rick Flemming of the Sherborn PD has received special training regarding child safety
seats. Officer Flemming is a vast wealth of knowledge in this area, and this page is intended to be a resource for information
on the subject. Officer Flemming will provide content on a regular basis to add to the site, but recommends that if
somebody has a specific question not answered here, that they call the station and ask for his voice-mail.
